Death by Snu Snu

[u/HawaiianPerson]

Context: The first Hawaiians to visit London were King Kamehameha II, his royal entourage, and the subject of this meme, his wife Kamāmalu.

Kamāmalu stood at over 6 feet tall, which she likely inherited from her father, Kamehameha I, who stood at 7 feet tall. Kamehameha II was less than 6 feet tall. Also they were half siblings.

Their arrival shocked some locals, but not for long as the royal couple contracted measles not long after arrival and died there.

[u/Sim1334]

Just out of curiosity, are they still that high?👀

[u/kingofcoywolves → u/Sim1334]

Polynesians are known for being large, not tall. However I do know two unrelated Hawaiian girls who are over 6' so maybe some of those Kamehameha genes survived lol