Ways To Tell If You’re Pepe According To Maltese Stereotypes

If there is one thing we’re taught when we’re young, it’s not to generalise people. No two people in the world are the same, and each person should be given the opportunity to be individually judged on their own personal merits.

So today we’re doing just that, and casting a huge net on a portion of the Maltese population.

Here’s a list of things that can help you identify whether you’re pepe, according to stereotypes which we’ve all heard before.

1. Live in Sliema

Sliema is actually a really nice place to live. With gardens, shopping, and the sea at your doorstep it’s not impossible to understand why a lot of people would like to live there. However, it’s the first step, 

Can you truly be considered pepe unless you live in the capital of Pepe? Probably.  

2. Say Maa and ta’ a lot

‘Maa I can’t believe it ta’ – shivers.

99% of the times you hear someone say either of these words, you’re never sure if they’re joking, and you should start laughing, or they’re actually serious (and you should definitely not laugh). 

3. Prefer speaking in English over Maltese

It’s widely thought that anyone who prefers speaking in English over Maltese, is considered to be pepe. 

Nobody knows where exactly this stereotype came from, but all of us English writers here tend to shake our noses slightly as such nonsense. 

4. Hang out at Giorgio’s 

At first we thought this was more of a stereotype with the elder generation, but younger generations are playing into this too. 

Don’t take our word for it; drop by the Sliema waterfront coffee shop (which actually has some great food and drinks) and tell us what you think.

5. Show off expensive clothing

Well to be fair, anyone likes to show off their expensive clothing, but the stereotype is that pepe will gladly flaunt it.

They’re all drizzled with Gucci, Versace and of course the classic Burberry scarf, carrying their poodle in their designer bags.

6. Drink an excess of wine

Nobody knows how to party better than the pepe, and there’s no way to start a party without a big bottle of wine. 

With their glasses always full, it’s no wonder they’ve got such a big smile on their faces. Bottoms up!

7. The names

Bettina, Pippa, Sassy, Max, Beppe, Luke, Ben. 

Add a double-barrelled surname to the mix and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a pepe-branding disaster.

See if you can collect them all, and you’ll soon end up with your very own Sliema Spice Girls.

8. The accent

An instant staple of the pepe stereotype that extends far beyond the maas, likes and the ta’s.

You already know which one we’re referring to.  Its nasally pitch is the only thing more distracting than their nose wincing in order to produce one of the weirdest accents of existence.  

Tag all your pepe friends down below!

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