PINOY KA BA?

Do a self check on the following facts, if you answer YES to any
statements, you still definitely are, a FILIPINO.


*You can't enjoy a meal without suka, patis or bagoong.

*You say 'ayyss---!' in kolehiyala accent to show any kind of
extreme emotion - 'ayyy, shheeettt, nag-split na sila? 'ayysss,
shheeettt talaga?

*You play basketball in you chinellas (slippers)

*You display in your living room your family's framed diplomas,
certificates, trophies and photos of relatives.

*You decorate your dining room wall with a giant wooden spoon and
fork and a picture of the Last Supper

*You keep a "tabo" in your bathroom.

*Your meal isn't complete without white rice

*You use your fingers to measure the water you need to cook rice

*You use laundry detergent to wash your dishes

*You point to a direction by pouting your lips.

*Your other piece of luggage is a balikbayan box

*You always try your luck at check-in before departure by being
overweight with your baggage

*You return after a holiday from the Philippines by smuggling
karaoke or Filipino movie CDs/VCDs, exotic foods and fresh veggies
that cannot be found anywhere in the world

*You scratch your head when you don't know the answer

*You put your hand in front of you to make a path and say "Excuse,
excuse" when you pass in between people or in front of them as a
respect

*You still keep or even wear those outdated clothes you had when you
first came to your adopted country

*You try hard to speak English and when you don't know what to say
next, you say 'you know...'

*You consider "dilis" or fried dried anchovies the Filipino
equivalent of French fries

*"Goldilocks" means more to you than just a character in a fairy tale

*You wash and re-use plastic utensils and styrofoam cups

*You get together with the family at a cemetery on All Saints' Day
to eat, drink, and tell stories by your loved ones' graves

*You enjoy watching Pinoy action films with the same plot: Hero and
villain are mortal enemies. Hero's family's killed by villain. Hero
seeks revenge. Hero meets bar girl with sad tale of past love. She
comes from a poor family, that's why she's working in the bar. They
fall in love. Villain kidnaps girl, threatens to kill her if hero
won't stop harassing him and his henchmen. Hero rescues girl, they
run away. Chase goes on in a dilapidated car. Hero finally kills
villain and police arrive. Hero and girl live happily ever after.