no one is calling you out for pointing out the Philippines is a third world country what their calling you out is for saying people in third world countries go crazy/starstruck for anyone even a nobody which is just plain dumb..
I guess maybe its inapproprate to say you are an idiot for making that comment, but that doesn't change the fact you are an idiot for making that comment.
lol, anyways... just admit that was a dumb comment and at least do a half ass apology. Kobe did it, why cant you?
Yeah, some other filipino guys got in a fight at a church gym, and now we're banned from it. I wasn't there when it happened but I'm pretty sure they won't let me play there anymore either lol.
Wow, not much happens in the Philippines? Just because we don't have rappers and Hollywood stars roaming the streets all the time does not mean that there's nothing happening in our country. V3 or whatever, maybe it is time for you to travel the world. And no, that does not mean driving to Portland.
Another thing about the Philippines... pretty much everywhere I went, I felt treated like a visiting dignitary or something. I think I've been called "sir" more times on that trip than any other time in my life. I appreciate respecting your fellow man and all, but it was definitely excessive, and often unnecessary. I also got the feeling that it was used in a derogatory way sometimes, if that's even possible. Plus, there are always constant streams of people approaching tourists trying to sell them something or other. One time, we made a point to count the number of times we were approached while walking up White Beach on Boracay. In less than 30 minutes, we gave up counting after reaching 100. "Sir, would you like to buy a watch?" "Sir, need sunglasses?" "Sir, go sailing?" "Sir, get a massage?" It was never ending. Having said that, the few times I was able to converse with locals on a personal level, getting away from the whole "master-servant" mentality, I found the people to be warm and welcoming. Overall, despite its flaws, it is a great place to visit if you go in with the right mentality and avoid the sketchy or overly touristy areas. Our wicker hotel room on the beach was about $20 per night, and we ate gourmet-style food - absolutely delicious and very high quality - for like $5 per dish. Not to mention all the wicked cheap drinks. Where else in the world can you live like a king on such a pittance? BTW -- the most common jerseys I saw people wearing there were Lebron James, Iverson and T-Mac.
That's because it's Boracay, and that's what they do (like any other tourist hot spot). The locals thrive on tourism, and to make the most out of it, they approach everyone. The 'sir' does become quite tedious, but that's how they open their pitch. Sometimes, to cover all bases, they open with 'm'am sir!'. That's just how they're taught; there's nothing malicious or derogatory about it. It's not about over-respecting you, it's just the way they address people.
Dudes Philippines' national pastime is basketball. It's an obsession over there. Even pick up games in the states, there will always be filipinos in the courts playing. Last time I was there was 2006, and they want to talk about is the Miami Heat winning the championship. Basketball/boxing rules in the PI. For those Fil-Ams that are stateside, it's basketball/dance
