The term "Unusual Award" was often used in colonial-era ethnographic exhibitions and "freak shows" to categorize physical traits that deviated from the European anatomical "norm." Number 13 specifically referred to the South African Khoisan women, whose genetic predisposition for storing adipose tissue in the buttocks and thighs became a subject of intense, often dehumanizing, scientific scrutiny.

The "Unusual Award N.13- Extreme Gluteal Proportions In African" acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of physical characteristics within the African population, specifically focusing on unique gluteal proportions. This guide outlines the criteria, selection process, and the respectful manner in which the award should be presented and received.

While the "N.13 Award" itself is a digital joke, it touches on actual anthropological and health studies. For instance, some research has indicated that South African women, on average, have some of the world's largest hip measurements , likely due to genetic factors and evolutionary adaptations. The sarcastic "award" serves as a way to acknowledge these facts without allowing them to be used for dehumanizing or "othering" purposes. The Power of Sarcastic Advocacy