I didn't know about this guy until my mom told me. Filipinos find little people perfect for comedy. I'm Filipino but don't ask me why because I really don't know but I think a lot of people like the idea of 'small but terrible'. We still have little people in show business today.
My family used to enjoy these. So many memories... WE used to buy them covered in wood chips or something. Anyway, they're pretty common and, I agree, there is nothing yucky about it.