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Daily Mail Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike contest - and lost

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The story is inherently funny and surprising, leveraging the fame and distinctiveness of Dolly Parton for comedic effect. The unexpected outcome of her losing her own look-alike contest creates a memorable and shareable narrative.

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This video recounts a humorous anecdote about Dolly Parton entering a Dolly Parton look-alike contest and losing because the judges didn't recognize her. The story highlights her dramatic signature look and the contestants' unawareness of her presence.

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1Dolly Parton enters a look-alike contest
2She exaggerates her signature look
3She receives the least applause
4The contestants don't recognize her

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Daily Mail Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike contest - and lost

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Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike contest in Los Angeles - and incredibly, she lost. The country music legend revealed that she exaggerated her signature look for the competition, making her hair, makeup and famous beauty mark even more dramatic. But when she took the stage, the crowd gave her the least applause, with Parton later recalling that she was secretly 'dying of laughter.' The best part? The contestants had no idea the real Dolly Parton was standing among them. #dolly

Daily Mail Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike contest - and lost

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