Yes, you read that right.  The infamous “Jejemon” now has a page on Wikipedia.

Jejemon is a pop culture phenomenon in the Philippines. Jejemons are defined by Urban Dictionary as those “who has managed to subvert the English language to the point of incomprehensibility and online lynch squads.”^[1] A Jejemon is described as one of a “new breed of hipsters who have developed not only their own language and written text but also their own sub-culture and fashion.”^[2] Jejemons also imitate “gangster” like attitudes which make them similar to the English chav, Scottish ned, Irish skanger, Russian gopnik and Australian & New Zealand bogan.

What’s surprising is that it’s quite extensive.  Here’s the page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejemon

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I just love the way this website let’s you navigate around.  All praises to this volkswagen site from Australia.  http://follownoone.com.au.  The site is to promote the Volkswagen Polo car.  To navigate, you get to use the up, down, left and right keys on your keyboard and it moves just like a remote controlled car would.  Real fun driving over content and parking on spots to open up information.  Check it out here: http://follownoone.com.au Follow No One.

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Another Day in the Barbershop

Here’s a page that compiles all the tweets by our presidential candidates.  It also shows the twitter posts from other people who mentions them and it’s all happening in real time.

Haaay.  Another day in the barbershop where interesting stories are exchanged – fact of fiction, it doesn’t matter.  In the filipino culture “Kwentong Barbero” (stories from the barbershop) simply means that you can’t really rely on that information.  Tama ba? Hahaha, or deretcho “stirero” na lang.

Anyway, it’s quite entertaining just watching the conversations that are taking place in the twitter-sphere.

http://monstercomments.com/2010elections/home.html

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PaterAnswers

Here’s the link:

http://peteranswers.com/

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Funny Pinoy Pick Up Lines

There’s this delightfully entertaining facebook fan page for funny pick up lines – pinoy style.  Hahaha, check it out and test the lines out.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Funny-Pinoy-Pick-Up-Lines/301265616921

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To be a delegate of the 21st PAC, you’ll need to shell out Php16,500 if you’re a professional and Php12,500 if you’re a student.  I went to 2 of the previous PACs not as a participant but just to hangout and drink with some friends (free booze) but this will be my first time to participate – we’ll see how it goes.  Anyway, don’t pass out the chance to get free passes.  Who knows you might win and get in for free.  And if you already have one then bring a friend – the more the merrier.  Check out the details below:

PERSPECTIVES
Post your own perspective & win!
You and a friend can see every side of the 21st Philippine Ad Congress for FREE!
Simply share your perspective on the Ad Congress TV commercial either on our website or via mobile, and you might just see yourselves as winners.

Mechanics:
Via Web

1. Sign up an account.
2. Click on Perspectives.
3. Submit your perspective. You may submit as many perspectives as you want.

Via Mobile

1. Register by texting ADCON REG <First Name/ Last Name/ Email> to 2966.
2. Submit perspective by texting ADCON TINGINKO <Your perspective> to  2966.

Duration: August 5 to November 2, 2009
Prize: 1 Winner of 2 Delegate Passes

FORUMS
Submit your own ending & win!
Ano sa tingin mo ang dapat ending ng commercial?
Tell us who you perceive is guilty, and post your ending now for a chance to win 2 Araw Awards Tickets!

Mechanics:
Via Web Only

1. Sign up an account.
2. Click on Forums.
3. Choose the Topic: Ano sa tingin mo ang dapat ending ng commercial?
4. Post your reply.

Duration: August 5 to November 2, 2009
Prize: Top 3 Winners get 2 Araw Awards Tickets each

http://www.adcon.com.ph/

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• And of course, Social media is now the number 1 activity done online and has overtaken pornography… BOOO!

I’ll leave you at that – more interesting facts on the video below:

COOL RIGHT?  Whatyathink?

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By the way, here’s her number: 0908-8933333 (cute girl)

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Paalam, Tita Cory

I’m watching the live coverage of ABS-CBN on the funeral procession of our beloved former President Cory C. Aquino.  It’s a sad day today in the Philippines and I’m sure that all filipinos either have their eyes glued on the tv or went to the streets to show support. The Cory Magic is what they call it – it inspires you and it makes you want to stand up and go to the streets.

While watching this, I wondered who else has this massive effect on the hearts of the Filipinos.  Then I thought about our current president GMA (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo), will people hit the streets for her?  I wonder.  How about Erap – maybe right? Anyway, think about it.

She’s a Marian devotee and the sisters predicted that she will die on a first Saturday which exactly what happened because this is the day of  the week for Mama Mary.  It is also said that the gates of heaven are open from 1am to 4am – so it just goes to show that our beloved Tita Cory is now in the presence of our maker.  I can imagine her now with Ninoy.  Finally, together again.

Tita Cory, I’m sure you are in a better place now.  Thanks! Paalam po.

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