The Satire Of Goin' Bulilit

I know one way or the other; you had your share of laughing your heart out as the kids of Goin’ Bulilit strut their way into spilling witty and funny lines every Sunday at ABS-CBN channel 2. I have to say that kids like Nash Aguas and Charlene are really blessed with natural humor and bliss of talent. To say that the show is just funny can be an understatement. Bobot Mortiz is the genius behind this prolific Kid comedy show. I have to toss the kudos too for the writers who are so well immersed with the current by-lines and idiosyncrasies of the “masa” and even high profiled get-goes.

Take note that the show airs on a primetime slot. Not too late in the evening for kids to see, and not to early for grown-ups to accompany their kids in viewing. Aside from the cute antics of the kids, there is one evident element in the show that cracks me up- the satire. The show often slides topics on government issues and make some funny take on it. The satirical approach to political and social issues will really sell because it’s a way to make bad events light even in a boob tube way.

The lampoon version of TV shows from ABS-CBN and GMA 7 adds more color to the show. It is sometimes so amazing that it can leave you wondering just how well these kids are trained. Now, for you to see the satire that I am talking about; try watching the show and see these high-paid little comedy actors and actresses crack their witty and boner lines out.

Subliminal Advertising

Guess had a real great way playing it. Some local clothing brands are also trying to apply the same strategy like Folded and Hung. It is the subliminal play of Sex appeal in advertising. Yes, as most advertising experts would say; Sex really sells.

Now, take a look at these two TV materials currently running in the local TV domains. Notice how the element of sex appeal was used in the mainstream here. It was subliminal but I’d say even no-brainers will get this.



Apparently, this material was tagged “Up up Down down”. Gentlemen, I know you got my point.

On the news: BFAD is actually giving people some reminders that taking sexually enhancing supplements can be dangerous. Now, for the sake of not taking any bad light to the brand shown in this material; I will let you do your own research on this.

L E O

Woot woot!

It’s my natal day month! Count 14 days from now and I’m on my way to being another year older. It’s true when they say that learning comes with the age. Maturity comes with the age. Even fashion sense and hygiene comes with the age. So it has been my mantra to always reflect back on what have I become before I reached the very day of my birth.

I have to include this in my post. Just the other day, I discovered that one of my blogger friends shares the same birthday as mine. Ronan of “Poging Payatot” blogspot and I were having a casual talk in YM. I was just asking him to create his own version of Jason Mraz’s I’m yours. He was a bit skeptical telling me that it’s quite hard to remake a Jason Mraz song. I told him that I would consider it as a birthday gift. He asked me when my birthday is. To my surprise, he directed me to tags in his blog that contains two articles about his birthdays celebrated respectively in years 2005 and 2006. The common factor is that both articles were posted August 15. Yes, we have the same birthday. We are both Leos. He even told me that it is the same day that Mary went to heaven as she was summoned by God. I never knew this resemblance. It was the first time that I know a non-celebrity person celebrating the same birthday as mine.

So guys, if you are planning on buying me a gift; there’s still 14 days for you to save for it. I’m not that hard to please. Ha Ha Ha.

Just so you will have a better idea on the character of Leos like me, here’s a brief description done in a very tabloid way:

LEO - The Boss

Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing.. Extroverted. Generous,

warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos.. Attractive.

TV5

Come August 8, ABC 5 will take its last airing and will bid a sign off. Now come August 9, a fresh new start will be taken by the company. TV5 will be the new brand of ABC 5. Still the Conjuancos will lead the network. This new station will bring a breather between the cliché -like programming of the two big rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA.

Included in their new set of programs are shows like “Chicklit” or Chic Literature produced in cooperation with Unitel productions. “Talentadong Pinoy” is a reality show program that is bound to give a break to the prevalence of foreign show franchising. Laurice Guillen, an acclaimed actress and director will host a program called “Hush Hush”. The whole station will only show 30 minutes of News bringing in more time and focus for entertainment.

After ETC went free TV; this shall mark another great vibe for the Filipino TV viewers. I can remember those times when Holy week comes in and you are left with no TV programs. I guess this scenario will never be felt again.

All heads up to the new TV5!

This is my 200th post. Whoa! Thanks guys for your continued readership. Please keep coming back!

S O N A 2 0 0 8

This post is a little late but let me push with this. Let us try to take a breather and pace ourselves into looking at some logical angles of this local “talk-about”. Yes indeed, State of the Nation address had all heads spinning. All are aiming to throw in their sentiments. Let me throw mine through this:

S O N A : “Sobra at Over Naman Ata…”

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for me to still write about this knowing that every blog contain this topic already.

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for people to automatically turn everything GMA says into satirical repose of a bad guy.

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for the government to bluntly say that they will not take the EVAT off.

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for people not to realize the other sides of having tax collections. Tax actually is used to subsidize some public expenses. But, then again we can’t help but be dubious.

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for the media to take hype about attendees of SONA wearing those expensive designers clothing.

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for people to take evident sides. Biased opinions are all over us. Appointed officials automatically supports the president, while those with less power will resort to simply shouting their so-called “advocacies”

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for the government to give light to issues which give lesser burden to people. Less text price? What about the gasoline price and rice?

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for people to voice out their sentiments without getting the meat of the matter.
And

Sobra at Over Naman Ata… for one government official to wear “bahag” inside the hall. Isn’t it cold there?

What about you? What’s your two cents on this?

LIFEHOUSE Live In Manila!

“ hay, Ang gwapo! Ang gwapo!” ( sigh… So handsome! So handsome!)

Yes, these are words of my sister as Jason Wade and the rest of Lifehouse band went up on the Araneta stage and started playing their elusive hit “Spin” for their opening song. Everyone was mesmerized. I was still trying to defy the surreal feeling of actually seeing them perform in live vocals and strums of their guitars.

With his simple ensemble, Jason Wade looked so fierce in white shirt, brown bell bottoms and matching brown suede shoes. The band has this natural charisma. The rapport with the audience is just so natural. Jason Wade pointing his fingers to every side of the stage makes you feel appreciated. The warm welcome of the audience is so evident. It also came so visual that the band dished out the best performance they can possibly give that night.

The audience is singing with them all throughout. The crowd got so ecstatic in songs like “Whatever it takes”, “You and Me”, and of course “Hanging by a moment”. Jason said that it has been three years since they last performed “Blind”. They heard that Filipinos loved the song, so they included it in the entourage. So how’s that? It was their first time in the Philippines and I’m sure the Filipino audience made quite a mark.

It was a bummer that they did not perform my favorite Lifehouse song “Everything”. But logic came to me that the melody is not apt to the genre of their whole set. Thinking about it, the night was really worth keeping up for. It was a fast show because no front act was included. Swift but sweet; the band finished off with their newest song from the album “Who we are”. Broken is currently ruling the local radio waves.

Admirable Act: Jason Wade taking photos of the audience while still performing on stage. According to him, he will upload it in his Myspace account.

Spotted: Anne Curtis and Sam Milby, Vicky Belo and Heiden Ko, Wendy and Bruce, Chico and Delamar.

Experience Trolley

I remember this one time back in college. We were tasked to perform a play for our Humanities class. One thing that’s lame about it is that we were given one week to prepare for it. So, we resorted to staying in this house of July, one of our group mates. Her house is somewhat situated in the side train railings. This means feeling the grounds shaking every time the train passes by while were still snoozing away.

PUP is just near the train railings. This prompted us to take the famous “trolley” on our way to school. Trolley is a kind of ride that primarily runs through the train railings. The small vehicle is run by pure human strength so it is very friendly in this time of gasoline issues.

We stayed at July’s place for quite a while up until we finished our presentation. It was quite a thrill living with my group mates for a while. It was more fun to ride the trolley though. There are some “life threatening” zones in the so called “stations” of the trolley like the bridge in Pandacan area. There are some instances when trolley rides should be stopped because a train is fast approaching. Whoa! Talk about some life on the cutting edge.

After our satisfactory presentation for the subject; it’s time to pack our bags and bid goodbye to July’s super nice family. It’s also time to bid goodbye to the daily trolley rides. Recalling our presentation, I would like to apologize again to our technical director that time for my strong shout when the dubbing went flat. Sorry Airene! It’s not easy joggling the roles of a director and lead actor at the same time, so I hope you understand.
Its been a while since I last ride the trolley. Tara samahan mo ko , sakay tayo!