Lots of nationalities have their stereotypical negative traits. The French are arrogant, the British are stiff and Americans think they own the world. And since we aspire to be world class, here’s a list of Filipino traits that could give any pain in the ass nationality a run for the money.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:11:15 PM
We get a cultural orgasm every time some white guy pats us on the back and says things like “we Westerners are rich but you are soulful.” Right, I bet that’s what they said to the Native Americans just before they stole their land.
On the other hand, when some foreigner voices the teensiest little truth we get all riled up. Ban Claire Danes from Manila! Desperate Housewives made a joke about our diploma mill medical schools? Take the show off the air! Dan Brown should say sorry! Katherine Ryan made a joke about Filipino children (and we missed the part about it being a joke)!
Relax, lighten up. Have some Jollibee. It’s recommended by Anthony Bourdain so it must be yummy!
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:11:37 PM
We all think we’re special. That guy who just beat a red light or went down the wrong direction of a one way street? Dapat ipako yan sa krus. But surely it’s different if it’s youdriving late at night and since there’s no one around you do a u-turn where you’re not supposed to. Rules apply to lesser beings, not to you. And if you do get caught, instead of being contrite for breaking the law you get extra angry at those who don’t know that the rules don’t apply to you.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:12:03 PM
That section of your passport that says it’s good up to a certain date? It’s a lie. Take that date, lessen it by six months and that’s the real expiration of your passport. No official receipt along with your driver’s license? Sorry Sir, then your license is not valid.
These are every day examples of how we take a simple thing and heap on stupid, arbitrary rules that have no basis in common sense. The expiry date of your passport should be the printed expiry date. A Driver’s License should be valid without needing to wave around any additional paper
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:12:33 PM
We had a President who said God told her to run again, even though she had promised before that she would not. And we re-elected her. Our Bishops tell us that priests who abuse children should not be exposed and we get angry at anyone for even suggesting that those priests deserve hell (which is what the penal system is in our country). Our Pastors preach that women should submit to their men and we happily go around beating our wives and cheating on our girlfriends.
The Devil can cite scripture for his own purpose, but no one ever tells you that.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:13:00 PM
This behavior can fall into two broad categories, we don’t care if people are waiting or we love making people wait.
In the we-don’t-care category are all the jerks who cut lines—I don’t care if you’ve been waiting an hour, I’m getting in before you. In this category too are jeepney and taxi drivers. I don’t care if I block traffic, I’m going to pick up or let off people in the middle of the street.
In the we-love-making-people-wait are all the government officials who refuse to sign documents even though they've been sitting on their desk for more than a year or politicians who love giving nonsensical speeches that end up delaying all sorts of proceedings, trials, weddings, graduations and birthday parties.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:13:41 PM
Refuse to read and learn more about the issues of the day. Accept conventional knowledge you learnfrom the barber, the kumare or the radio broadcaster. Now exercise your freedom of speech by rilingoff about every topic under the sun even if you have no idea what you're talking about. Exercise your voice, not your mind.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 12:14:01 PM
We are prickly when someone suggests we can do better. Every well-intentioned comment is branded as unpatriotic or elitist and morphs into an assault on Filipino values, tradition, heritage, legacy, etc, etc.
Here's A Modest Proposal: if this article made you angry, I say good. But instead of flaming the comments section below why don't you think about which characteristic you embody the most and try to change it. Be a Filipino. Don't be a Filipino jerk.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: ¿m☺ÿ on June 21, 2013, 06:04:52 PM
nice post @bohica, i hope lahat tayo matuto dito.... i've encounteering people like this here at work....they are always have a quarrel with their bosses on something, and most of the time ayaw nilang sumunod because they think mas marunong sila sa boss nila....what happen is, hindi tuloy sila napo-promote nauunahan tuloy sila ng mga Indiano na walang ginawa kundi sumunod at sumipsip kahit walang masyadong alam sa trabaho...and then one time nagtanong ako sa isang puting superintendent about this ang sabi niya sa akin..."he likes the Filipinos in working because they know what they are doing but the problem is that they are very hard headed, and too much pride on what they do, they forgot that the job they are doing is a team effort and without it you will not become a good leader."
+1karma sa iyo... thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: zzgundam on June 21, 2013, 06:07:14 PM
Thank you for sharing sir. I guess this applies to jerks from every nation in general, but Filipinos tend to take it to another level.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: bohica on June 21, 2013, 08:30:42 PM
Imoy, I have a very simple rule - live and let live. If people can respect each other the world will be a better place.
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Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: fayt on June 21, 2013, 08:57:35 PM
Nice article sir bohica.. pero hindi lang naman ang pinoy ang may kakaibang habit... Marami dyan nation na mas weird pa kaysa sa atin..
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Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: xxxchoholic Rai ♥ on June 22, 2013, 12:11:20 AM
nice thread you got here sir
interesting siya pero ang pinaka malala talaga dito eh
yun #5 at #1 madaming ganyan di lang dito sa site pati sa real life
punahin mo lang konti ang dami na nasasabi,
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: Cathrina on June 22, 2013, 01:02:47 AM
Nice share po.these habits are for any nationalities not only filipinos..jerks are everywhere...there are worst jerk in any corner of the world..thanks for the share..
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: Chrollo on June 22, 2013, 06:23:14 PM
you almost pointed out everything.. good job!! I wish all filipinos will be able to read and understand this message..
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: dere'k ™ on June 22, 2013, 06:29:11 PM
isa lang masasabi ko.... no bodies perfect po.... kaya expected na mga yan...
;)
smite me if u can ;D
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: fayt on June 22, 2013, 06:37:43 PM
isa lang masasabi ko.... no bodies perfect po.... kaya expected na mga yan...
;)
smite me if u can ;D
smite given.... 8)
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: caligula on June 22, 2013, 11:09:20 PM
We're all idiots. No falling chance for redemption. Might as well sink in the pacific rim and get rid of this pathetic race.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: Prime™ on June 29, 2013, 11:36:59 AM
These are all very human qualities.
Indeed human beings are the buttheads of this galaxy.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: blackboxrecorder on July 18, 2013, 01:43:05 AM
Made me laugh hard
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: GinaCole on July 24, 2013, 09:39:20 PM
thank you for sharing! :) May it be a wake up call sa mga kaibigan nating napadpad sa baluktot na daan!
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: charliehouse on October 01, 2013, 10:20:13 AM
loved the religion justification part, ang dami nyan dito sa pinas, magulang, pulitiko, at kung ano at sino pang sh*t na institution.
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: caligula on October 02, 2013, 07:38:37 AM
And what I consider as the height of preponderant presumption of holy intercession is the feeling that they are always guided and blessed. You do a half ass job and god will take care of the rest. Hindi ka nya pababayaan. Well, where is your messiah now? Numbskulls!
Title: Re: Top 8 Habits of a Filipino Jerk
Post by: dennis magtulis on October 02, 2013, 11:30:32 AM
sad to say ,,madami talagang ganyan simple rules na lang di pa masunod simpleng pagsunod sa pila parang hirap na hirap yung iba, ganyan lage sa mrt,,if words can kill,,dami ko ng napatay ;D Pinoy mentality "hangga't kayang makalusot" tsk tsk