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SOME QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS THAT ONLY US FILIPINOS WOULD UNDERSTAND
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How come when having halo-halo, no matter how you try and finish up those mongo beans, there's always more left?
Why do we call it color coding? It's not based on color. It's based on numbers. And heck! They're not even coded.
Why were there no dinosaurs in the Philippines? And no, I wasn't talking about Ople.
"Look at your eyes, you're tired." How do we look at our eyes?
Why are there no serial killers in the Philippines?
Why is it that when you sing with a group of people it just doesn't come out the way you sing it when you're alone.
Is there a really cool way to drink something thru a straw while smoking?
Why do we drink coffee at the end of a night out?
Why is it that when we commit something bad, it's called a sin. When a priest does the same thing, they're 'misguided'.
A homosexual males are generally called gay. Why do we call homosexual females dikes? Couldn't they just be called melancholy.
What do boogers smell like?
Ever had a sandwich in a Chinese restaurant?
Does Brother Eddie ever sweat? Isn't that polyester he's wearing? During summer?!
Why do we pronounce twenty as t-way-n-tee?
Is anyone named Paquita anymore?
Why do people do their groceries in 7-11?
Why are females obsessed with skin whiteners? Is it because of Michael Jackson?
Why do automated answering systems ask you your choice of language (English or Tagalog) in English?
Why is it cheaper to buy a ham and cheese sandwich if you just buy the bread and order extra ham and extra cheese in most restaurants?
Or, while I'm at it, why is calamansi juice free if you ask for the water, sugar and calamansi separately?
Why does it take longer to prepare regular coffee in Starbucks?
Who drinks beer at Wendy's? Granted, I haven't been there in awhile but the last time I was there, they still had beer. Was Wendy a GRO?
During speeches, why do politicians speak like they have something up their butt?
Minor's can't buy cigarrettes, but they can sell them!
In some offices, why do people line up at the Bundy Clock at 4:30 to punch out at 5:00? Is there an offense if you punch out later than 5?
When you order in Dairy Queen, aren't you offended when they turn over the cup in front of you before they give it to you? I told them once to do it when I ordered a coke.
Why do we call coffee cream, a creamer? It's like calling sugar a sugarer.
Aren't there any exchange gifts that aren't 'long and hard', 'soft and moist'? I'm waiting for one that's 'expensive and useful'.
Why are there right handed leftists?
Why is it that the first thing we do when we buy a VCR, VCD or DVD is to collect all the James Bond movies?
Since they have banned utensils in airplanes, shouldn't Kamayan enter the airline catering service?
Why are there shoe prints in toiletbowls? They lock themselves in the cubicle and had to climb out?
Why are soldiers taught to march? I never saw marching done during a battle? It's not like breakdancing, you know.
How come we measure pants by wrapping it around our necks? Can't we just try it on?
Why do they put Skittles in the chocolate section?
Can anyone split those fastfood chopsticks straight down the middle?
Why do those picture taking sessions during weddings take longer than the wedding itself?
Why do people look at the Church door during weddings whenever the priest asks if there's anyone against the marriage? Are they expecting someone to come in?
Why are rapists forgiven when they marry their victims? It's like bank robbers are forgiven if they deposit in the bank.
Why do they serve California Maki in Japanese restaurants?
Are there sperm banks in the Philippines? It'd be a good idea to place them near KTVs.
You know the Philippines is in trouble when you see three people crowded around an ATM machine trying to figure out how to make it work.
Do they still allow hunting knives in boyscout overnights? Why?
Why is Goodah open 25 hours? Do they close on the 26th?
If I ever see a "Bring Me" game in a children's party, I will definitely lose it. It's always bring me your mother, one peso coin, cellphone, etc. etc. I'd probably earn alot selling a 'Bring Me' game kit. Think about it, your kid will definitely win all the time and no more searching!
Why do people put '1st honor in Grade 1' in their resume's?
What ever happened to those Vicks inhalers?
Why do people put white out on errors on reports written in yellow paper?
Why do old people shout on telephones? Specially during long distance calls? Do they want to be heard even without the phone?
Why is it that the first thing they do when you check into a hospital is to dextrox (sp?) you?
During police operations, why are the kibitzers closer to the crime than the cops themselves?
Why do market vendors call you 'suki' even you only met them then?
Why do GROs call you kuya even if you're not related?
Why do most police assets look like goons?
Why do FX taxi's still have a meter?
Why do fastfood chains have five cash register and only hire one cashier?
Why are there no ATMs near police stations?
Why are womens underwear decorated?
Why do we spend ten minutes waiting for a sidecar to ride in to go to a place that just takes five minutes to walk to?
Are there any pretty feminists? remember, sense of humor, sense of humor
How come only winners 'thank God'?
Do showbiz kids really talk like that? You know the voice. It's that monotonous one punctuated with 'po' and 'opo' every sentences. They sound like retards.
Why do we put Vicks on insect bites? So we can breathe better?
Why do some people order a Coke Light with their Quarter Pounder with cheese?
And finally. Want to avoid the long lines in fastfood shops? Just walk up to the drive in counter and order there.
I have a lot more of these. I'll post them some other time.
