aesthetically delivered: Teri Hatcher's offending line...

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Teri Hatcher's offending line...

The mob is at it again. Filipinos have recently forwarded emails, posted blog entries, and signed online petitions decrying the supposedly "racist" remark that Teri Hatcher's character in the US TV show Desperate Housewives uttered in last week's season premiere.
The "offending" line:
Okay, before we go any further, can I check those diplomas because I just wanna make sure that they're not from some med school in the Philippines.
An online petition calling for the show's producers and writers to apologize for the episode's "discriminatory and hurtful" remark has already began. But do all these petitioners really know what the issue is about? Or is it merely a case of not being left behind by the mob?
They said it was offensive to Filipinos, I'm Filipino, therefore, I should be in.
At worst, the remark was a jab at some schools, not just the medical schools, and diploma mills in the country that continue to produce graduates who are not skilled enough for work. Watch the video again. Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher's character)'s line was neither a racist comment against Filipino doctors nor against Filipinos in general

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As long as we have a place called Recto where fake diplomas can easily be bought and licensure exam fiascos that undermine the credibility of our professionals, the state of Philippine education will continue to be the butt of jokes.
Hell, even we ourselves do it. Don't we laugh so hard whenever the latest batch of school-bashing jokes are out?
UST - UP Sana Tayo
DLSU - Di Lumusot Sa UPCAT
ADMU - And Daming Mali sa UPCAT
OLFU- Only Love but Failed UPCAT
MAPUA - Meron Akong Panaginip, UP Ako!
FEU - Failed to Enter UP
CEU - Can't Enter UP
PUP - Parang UP
AdU - Ako'y Di UP
PLM - Pangarap Lang Mag-UP
PNU - Puro Nagsibagsak sa UPCAT
PWU - Puro Wishing UP
How is this different? Because it was delivered by a foreign country? In that case, Indians should complain (hell, yeah, they should file a government protest!) that we continue to call them "Bumbays" (from "Bombay," the city), and we knowingly use the term derogatorily, not even as a joke.
Had the line been mentioned matter-of-factly in a news or documentary program, our protest would have been valid. But lest we forget, Desperate Housewives is a dramedy — a drama AND a comedy. Everything said there should not be taken seriously. For one, Susan Mayer was definitely in character — insensitive, arrogant, and stupid — when she delivered the line.
Locally, GMA7's Bubble Gang has, for almost a decade now, continued to poke fun at Diego for being "ugly and gay" and at Mykah for being "baluga or dark-colored."
Where's the rage? Is it because those are now accepted as "legitimate" jokes? They sure don't sound funny to gays, the dark-colored, or the ugly, but why are people not complaining?

It's time we quit having double standards. It's also time we improve the quality of education in our schools.
It was expected for ABC to issued an apology for the said remark since ABC surely does not want to alienate a group of people they now see as a powerful bloc. In the end, however, all this hullabaloo only created more buzz and publicity for the show. Desperate Housewives still wins.

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flirting 101

Here are some rules that especially apply when you are flirting:
When you agree with what he/she says, give a little head nod and a verbal 'uh huh'. He/she will sense your interest and really appreciate that.
Watch the speaker's head movements. When speakers expect you to reply, they will unconsciously move their head slightly to indicate that it is your turn to speak. Also there will be a rise in the speaker's voice pitch. A similar rise also comes at the end of questions. You will show respect, and be appreciated, when you watch for a head movement and slight rise in pitch before you respond. Don't start talking before you get the signal he or she is done speaking!
When you speak, let your voice roll out under control, confident and relaxed. This attracts people who will admire you.
When replying to another speaker, respond with a positive and supportive statement to what they just said. "Yes, I like bananas, too!" This attracts people who will appreciate and admire you.
Validate them and their ideas - even if you don't agree. If you strongly disagree, move on to another subject. You can't change them and no need to lose a friend here.
When another speaker drops his or her voice at the end of a statement they are pretty well satisfied with what they said and ready to let it go. Don't you keep harping on that subject.
If a speaker holds their voice constant pitch at the end of a statement (eyes and hands stay as they are) they have more to say on that subject. Stand by, listen, and wait for more! Don't jump in on top of their words with your own comments until they are done speaking.
When you do speak, talk slowly and confidently. This will give you a little more time to form better responses and to say each word more precisely. This will improve your image as an educated, intelligent, and confident person. (You really are a masterwork in progress.)

Hints for everyone:
Keep your statements short. Give the other person a chance to reply and you won't be a bore.
Minimize 'I' and 'you'. Use 'we', 'our', and 'us' abundantly in your discussions. Form a team right away.
Use plenty of facial expressions and hand gestures. Show that you are 'alive'. Let your 'kid' come out and have fun with the discussion.
Don't use a lot of these 'fillers' in your statements such as, "You know?" or "You know what I mean?". They don't know what you mean until you say it clearly!
Speak loud enough to be heard, especially in noisy environments and to older people. (It is OK to flirt with older people. Charity work is good karma.)
You may use laughter as punctuation to your statements but use it by itself and not when you are still saying the words. That is, don't mix the two so that the words are lost. Every word is a jewel so don't hide or lose any.
Do let your sense of humor shine and make it fun for people to be with you. Life is short so make it fun for them and yourself.

Relationship Quiz: Are You a Good Kisser?

You may have started kissing a bit later than most people, have less experience than your peers, or are still unsure of your kissing skills - somewhat. You are on the right track, but shyness may be a factor. It doesn't matter really however, as being inexperienced just means that you haven't picked up any bad habits! Practice some more with your partner, ask them what they like, and explore a bit.

Determine Whether or Not You're a Good Kisser with this Relationship Quiz

1. When younger, did you ever practice kissing in the mirror or on a stuffed animal?
a. I had no idea kids did that sort of thing, but I wish I had at the time. I probably would have tried it.
b. Why on earth would I kiss a mirror? No, I never practiced.
c. I probably did once or twice.
d. I practiced on everything I could find - my arm, my hand, the pillow - even friends!

2. French kissing is:
a. Not of interest to me.
b. Enjoyable, but you'd rather if your partner initiated it.
c. Wonderful when done properly.
d. Extremely erotic and required with all intimate interactions.

3. When sharing a first kiss with someone, you:
a. Give lots of tongue - the more the better.
b. Keep it sweet and light - if there's passion it'll turn into something else later.
c. Close your eyes, open your mouth, press down, and hope that everything connects like it should.
d. Hot, heavy and with as much emotion as possible.

4. Really juicy and wet kisses, in your opinion, are:
a. The best!
b. Have a time and place, but aren't your everyday fare.
c. Only appropriate if they are coming from your dog.
d. The way to show your partner you are really into them.

5. How long should a perfect kiss last?
a. Each kiss is different; some warrant a longer lip lock while other times sweet, short and sexy is best.
b. For as long as both partners are into it.
c. I'm not really sure; it's hard to determine when to stop or keep on going.
d. No more than a minute; more than that and things get a bit awkward.

6. How many of your past partners have commented positively on your kissing?
a. Not all of them, but enough to feel good about what you've been doing.
b. None, or I am inexperienced.
c. Almost all of them.
d. One or two.

while you were sleeping

Sandra Bullock plays Lucy, a lonely fare collector on the Chicago elevated railway. The highlight of her days is selling a token to a handsome commuter, Peter Callaghan (played by Peter Gallagher), on whom she has a secret crush. Working on Christmas day, Lucy witnesses Peter being mugged and pushed onto the tracks, and she rescues him from an oncoming train. Peter falls into a coma and she accompanies him to the hospital, where she fantasizes aloud, "I was going to marry him". A nurse overhears her and, misinterpreting the situation, tells the head physician, a policeman and Callaghan's family that Lucy is his fiancée. At first Lucy is too caught up in the madness of everyone's panic to tell the truth, and then she met the brother (Bill Pullman) and next is totally outrageous..