Robina Gokongwei-Pe turned heads at Robinsons Trade Partners Night with a full Medusa-inspired look—snakes, dramatic headpiece, and all. The moment went viral online, reminding fans of her flair for unforgettable fashion statements.
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But her striking ensemble wasn’t just a fashion statement. For some netizens, it also sparked memories of one of Metro Manila’s quirkiest urban legends: a mysterious snake—or half-human, half-snake creature—that supposedly haunted mall fitting rooms in the ’80s and ’90s. Some versions of the tale even mentioned actress Alice Dixson, whose name became linked to the story as one of the alleged victims.
What’s the story?
Back in the late ’80s and ’90s, gossip circulated about a snake-like “twin” of Robina Gokongwei-Pe—or a similar creature—that lurked in malls, frightening shoppers and preying on those who entered dressing rooms. Some accounts even claimed it would snatch children from comfort rooms.
Alice Dixson finally addressed the rumors in a 2020 vlog. She explained that the tales were mostly exaggerated gossip and not meant to be taken literally—but decades later, they had already cemented themselves as part of pop culture lore.
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When she appeared recently in her Medusa-inspired headdress, some fans saw it as a playful nod to that legendary ’90s tale. Whether anyone actually saw a half-snake in a fitting room or not, the story remains a memorable—and stylish—part of Metro Manila folklore.
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