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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Game of Thrones Bloopers. MUST SEE!

by Discreet Serpent



To all GOT fans out there -- some say that this video is even BETTER than watching an actual episode. I wouldn't go as far as saying that, but this clip does have its merits. Enjoy!!!

Monday, July 28, 2014

Bashing The Voice Kids Winner

by Discreet Serpent

For the past 24 hours or so, I have been trying my best to keep my opinion on the Voice Kids results to myself. Just like any other viewer, I do have my personal favorites and biases as to who should win and what have you. I even made a couple of comments to some of my friends just to share what I thought about the competition as a whole.


But given the sensitivity of the show (these are kids, for crying out loud) I decided to refrain from posting anything in social media. The kid who won, after all, had a great voice and and even better back story. Come to think of it, all four finalists probably deserved to be at the finals. If I have my way, I will make them all winners just to avoid seeing them cry on stage.

After checking my timeline, however, I got fed up about all the negative and irresponsible comments made by some people. These are working professionals and mature adults who slave all day so they can provide for their families. These are folks who should know better than to "attack" a defenseless little girl who was simply following her dreams. Some of them are friends (and they will most likely hear from me in the next couple of hours).

"The Voice, not The Charity"
The main argument given by these detractors is that the show is a TALENT show, hence the one with the most talent should take home the prize. Technically, this should be the case. However, everyone should consider the fact that appreciation of talent is subjective and is somewhat a gray area. I personally prefer singers who sound pleasant to the ears over those that blow the roof off the stadium. It would so much simpler if the format of the show was similar to Bagong Kampeon, with a handful of competent judges deciding the outcome. The Voice obviously follows a different format: the fate of the winner rests upon the the discriminating taste of the text voters. Whoever the masses vote for, wins. If the majority considers belting as more artistic than musicality, then so be it. End of story.

"She Won Because She's Poor"
The poor girl who used to sell garbage gets the sympathy of the masses. Boohoo. Get over it. I personally had other favorites but I was also rooting for this girl to win. Is the most talented among the bunch? That's debatable. But she is also young and she has her future ahead of her. Can you imagine how she will sound like when she reaches the ripe old age of 13? Her edge was her mass appeal and her back story. She had a tough life and she's doing what she can to have a better future. I don't know about you but I felt really happy and proud that this poor little girl got to go home to a new house.

"She's Ugly and Has No Future in the Industry"
A low blow. I've seen "uglier" faces who made it big in the industry because of their talents (and a little help from the "team"). They all end up "beautiful." (Tempted to name names...)

"Why Would People Vote for this Kid?"
Uhm... Did you even send a text vote? I don't think so. Reminds me of all the people who keep complaining about the government, but didn't even vote in the first place. Lame.

"The Boys Have a Better Shot of Getting Famous"
Probably true. These boys have the looks and the charm. And I'm pretty sure they will do well in show business. So I guess they won too, huh. (So what's the issue again?)

I think I've said too much at this point. I'm all for freedom of speech and respecting other people's opinions, but sometimes they need to be reminded that with that kind of power comes an even bigger responsibility. We have to be conscious about the possible ramifications of the things we post. In this case, is it really worth it to bash a defenseless little kid just because your favorite did not win? Did it make you sleep better last night? Did it change the results? Nuff Said.

I did find one of the comments funny though. "Darren (or JK) should have won because the show is called The Voice, not The Girls." Witty.

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The Coming Out Party

by Discreet Serpent

My social media timeline has been flooded with the "coming out party" of Fifth (from Big Brother) the past couple of days. Interestingly enough, the reactions vary from tremendous support to unexplainable disgust. Local superstars such as Vice Ganda have openly shown support online, beaming at the courage it took to come out in the open on national tv. Other (less supporting) netizens felt that the "confession" was forced, and was used by the show to improve their ratings. The banters have gone back and forth, each bystander choosing sides and sticking to their guns.




Somewhere between the commotion is a young kid whose world is about to change. Waiting to come out of the rubble is a someone who is yet to face the consequences of his actions and decisions.

I was about the same age when I first came out. It was with one of my closest girl friends. I asked her to have dinner with me with the full intention of letting her in on my big secret. We dined for the first 30 minutes, and talked about different things in the hours that ensued. The whole time, I was having an internal discourse trying to figure out the perfect way to say what I wanted to say. It was awkward, and it was ridiculous. She probably thought that I was going to propose to her, the way I was acting.

Coming out was not as easy as I thought it would be. I was scared of rejection. I was worried about my best friend's reaction. I was hesitant to let anyone in. I think I was even a little ashamed of who I was.

After two or three hours I was finally able to say it: "I like men." I expected drama. I expected a barrage of questions. I expected ridicule. I expected the worst.

What I got, instead, was unconditional love and acceptance. She had her doubts, she said. She always wondered if I went the other way even with a string of girlfriends to show for. She was a bit surprised but not totally blindsided. She had questions but they were all made with excitement. It was like meeting her for the first time. It was exhilarating and exciting. We could not stop talking.

Over the years I started to come out to select close friends. It was addicting and it was fun. I loved watching my friends' reactions, and I loved how they made me feel with their acceptance. Even my "homophobic" friends turned out to be okay with how I was. I even found the guts to come out to a big group of friends during a party (it felt like the right time). I was happy for having the good sense to choose friends who are open-minded and accepting.

In retrospect, I totally get the fuss over Fifth's coming out party. Some people felt irritated about how he couldn't stop talking after publicly telling the world he is bisexual. Some people think that he is an attention whore who want to keep the spotlight to himself. Some people look at him as weak for creating all the drama just to say something that was "obvious" from the onset. Some people think that his fears are ridiculous and unfouned. They do not understand.

Here's an exercise for you: think about your deepest, darkest secret. That thing that has haunted your dreams or tainted your past. Something that you are deeply ashamed of. Something that your gut tells you to keep buried or stuck inside your closet. Now imagine how it would feel to share this secret to a group of people. Would it feel awkward? Would it be scary? Would it make you want to go in your room and hide under your bed?

Struggling about coming out is usually based on fear and shame. We are afraid about the changes that will happen once other people find out the real score. We are ashamed because homosexuals and bisexuals are still considered as "deviants" even by some of the more "accepting" members of the society. But most of the time, these fears become things of the past once you find the courage to speak up and show your true colors. The world is more accepting than you think.

Coming out is not easy for everybody. It sure wasn't easy for me. Come to think of it, I'm still partially in the closet because not a lot of people know about me (still). It's a decision that will remain my own, and that other people will have to respect.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

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