Mga Pulang Alaala

Tungkol sa It's a Mens World (2011) ni Beverly Siy

Mala-Chicklet ang lasa ng mga kwento—refreshing. Marahil pang-alis ng lansa ng paksa ng buong koleksyon. (Malansa kaya ang regla.) At tulad ng mens, madulas at mamasa-masa ang bawat kwento. Isang babala lamang: may kalmot ng katotohanan sa bawat katapusan. Ngunit malambing naman ang kalmot. Parang kay Hello Kitty lang.

Screwing the Nation

On the Hayden Kho videos (2009)

If there be a National Fist, why not a National Prick? Delirious as if virginal, this nation writhes in carnality at every newsflash. Each buzz is a solid thrust, adding to the ecstasy. And everyone has to partake in the debauchery, the politicians, most especially. One wonders how long this National Orgasm will last. 

The Butt of the Joke

On the fuss over Alec Balwin's quip on Filipino mail order brides (2009)

If only the government provided enough jobs with decent wages, Pinoys would not have to raise a ruckus each time someone pokes fun at their fragile identities. No laughs from the government. But why would the joke's butt join the laugh?