100 Best Things About Being Pinoy

spam from a friend…:) something to ponder: read on…..

FROM the 1896 Revolution to the first Philippine Republic, the Commonwealth period, the EDSA Revolt, and the tiger cub economy, history marches on. Thankfully, however, some things never change. Like the classics, things irresistibly Pinoy mark us for life. They're the indelible stamp of our identity, the undeniable affinity that binds us like twins. They celebrate the good in us, the best of our culture and the infinite possibilities we are all capable of. Some are so self-explanatory you only need mention them for fellow Pinoys to swoon or drool. Here, from all over this Centennial-crazed country and in no particular order, are a hundred of the best things that make us unmistakably Pinoy.

1. Merienda. Where else is it normal to eat five times a day? - gluttony, grabe

2. Sawsawan. Assorted sauces that guarantee freedom of choice, enough room for experimentation and maximum tolerance for diverse tastes. Favorites: toyo't calamansi, suka at sili, patis.- teka, di ba ung mga koreans mahilig din sa sawsawan? pati nga halaman sinasawsaw din eh…ung kanin nilalagay sa malamig na tubig…iww.hehehe parang lugaw.

3. Kuwan, ano. At a loss for words? Try these and marvel at how Pinoys understand exactly what you want. - wait a minute…ay oo nga…even if you say si ano….naiintindihan true!

4. Pinoy humor and irreverence. If you're api and you know it, crack a joke. Nothing personal, really. - correct! we can never underestimate the pinoy sense of humor..favorite ko nga si dick ysrael. pag nagpanggap na bading chaka kampangpangan. hehehe.

5. Tingi. Thank goodness for small entrepreneurs. Where else can we buy cigarettes, soap, condiments and life's essentials in small affordable amounts? not to mention naman ang mga pawnshops, 5-6 ganun. pati atm,cp  na pede isanla at  tingi sa mga addict…piso lang langit na. hahaha.

6. Spirituality. Even before the Spaniards came, ethnic tribes had their own anitos, bathalas and assorted deities, pointing to a strong relationship with the Creator, who or whatever it may be.- I agree. pero pansinin mo sa kulturang pinoy, kung sino palasimba sha pa tsismosa. I cannot!

7. Po, opo, mano po. Speech suffixes that define courtesy, deference, filial respect–a balm to the spirit in these aggressive times.- yeah. I remember nga sa animal planet, they visit the bayawak churva in laguna..everyone was named "MANG"…ang cute.

8. Pasalubong. Our way of sharing the vicarious thrills and delights of a trip, and a wonderful excuse to shop without the customary guilt. - guilty ako dito. I always give pasalubong.

9. Beaches! With 7,000 plus islands, we have miles and miles of shoreline piled high with fine white sand, lapped by warm waters, and nibbled by exotic tropical fish. From the stormy seas of Batanes to the emerald isles of Palawan–over here, life is truly a beach.-truly, maganda ang beaches dito. beach bum ako eh. feeling ko sirena ako nung pastlife ko :-)

10. Bagoong. Darkly mysterious, this smelly fish or shrimp paste typifies the underlying theme of most ethnic foods: disgustingly unhygienic, unbearably stinky and simply irresistible. - naman, with mangga, pakbet, kahit ano. sbe ng pinoy basta mabaho,masarap! pati nga ung "buro, durian", at iba pa.

11. Bayanihan. Yes, the internationally-renowned dance company, but also this habit of pitching in still common in small communities. Just have that cold beer and some pulutan ready for the troops. - i think it should be termed "pakikisama" also. we are good with that. it goes on without saying. pero meron talagang mga taong manhid, makapal ang fez, walang pakiramdam. Its either bobo talaga or nagtatatangahan lang.

12. The Balikbayan box. Another way of sharing life's bounty, no matter if it seems like we're fleeing Pol Pot every time we head home from anywhere in the globe. The most wonderful part is that, more often than not, the contents are carted home to be distributed. - oo naman, truly pinoy. kelangan ipagyabang na ang anak ni ganito ay nsa ganyang bansa. the saudi necklace, the bracelets. so bling bling.

13. Pilipino komiks. Not to mention "Hiwaga," "Aliwan," "Tagalog Classics," "Liwayway" and"Bulaklak" magazines. Pulpy publications that gave us Darna, Facifica Falayfay, Lagalag, Kulafu, Kenkoy, Dyesebel, characters of a time both innocent and worldly.- at nasa telenovela na ito. soshal na.

14. Folk songs. They come unbidden and spring, full blown, like a second language, at the slightest nudge from the too-loud stereo of a passing jeepney or tricycle. - i think its now termed as novelty songs like kanta ni budoy, april boy, aegis. patok sa masang pinoy. not to mention ang mga pelikula ni lito lapid and the like.

15. Fiesta. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is just another day, shrugs the poor man who, once a year, honors a patron saint with this sumptuous, no-holds-barred spread. It's a Pinoy celebration at its pious and riotous best. - pag fiesta bawal magutom. kain lang ng kain. hanggang maipatso. hehehe. kesehodang mangutang basta me panghanda lang.

16. Aswang, manananggal, kapre. The whole underworld of Filipino lower mythology recalls our uniquely bizarre childhood, that is, before political correctness kicked in. Still, their rich adventures pepper our storytelling. - multo, dwende, sapi, barang…hmp madami pa…madami din mukhang aswang….hahaha pero feeling maganda…..hahaha.

17. Jeepneys. Colorful, fast, reckless, a vehicle of postwar Pinoy ingenuity, this Everyman's communal cadillac makes for a cheap, interesting ride. If the driver's a daredevil (as they usually are), hang on to your seat. - i think I should mention yung pedicab, tricycle and ung tadyak (sa may riles ng blumenttrit at sta. mesa) so pinoy talaga. innovative.

18. Dinuguan. Blood stew, a bloodcurdling idea, until you try it with puto. Best when mined with jalape쨚 peppers. Messy but delicious. favorite. yummy. as well as karekare. nakakagutom. shet.

19. Santacruzan. More than just a beauty contest, this one has religious overtones, a tableau of St. Helena's and Constantine's search for the Cross that seamlessly blends piety, pageantry and ritual. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to show off the prettiest ladies–and the most beautiful gowns. - oops teka, meron din santa cruzan ang mga friendships kong bading….

20. Balut. Unhatched duck's embryo, another unspeakable ethnic food to outsiders, but oh, to indulge in guilty pleasures! Sprinkle some salt and suck out that soup, with gusto. hmm…not to mention penoy, isaw and tenga. yummy.

21. Pakidala. A personalized door-to-door remittance and delivery system for overseas Filipino workers who don't trust the banking system, and who expect a family update from the courier, as well. - enough said.

22. Choc-nut. Crumbly peanut chocolate bars that defined childhood ecstasy before M & M's and Hershey's. - favorite to ni kris aquino. hehehe. i don't like it though, its too sweet. mas gusto ko ata ung wonderboy.

23. Kamayan style. To eat with one's hand and eschew spoon, fork and table manners–ah, heaven. - at least we are free from hepa!

24. Chicharon. Pork, fish or chicken crackling. There is in the crunch a hint of the extravagant, the decadent and the pedestrian. Perfect with vinegar, sublime with beer.-everything is great with vinegar. hehehe

25. Pinoy hospitality. Just about everyone gets a hearty "Kain tayo!" invitation to break bread with whoever has food to share, no matter how skimpy or austere it is. -correct. and we should be proud of it. some of our kababayan take advantage of this trait.

26. Adobo, kare-kare, sinigang and other lutong bahay stuff. Home-cooked meals that have the stamp of approval from several generations, who swear by closely-guarded cooking secrets and family recipes.

27. Lola Basyang. The voice one heard spinning tales over the radio, before movies and television curtailed imagination and defined grown-up tastes.- shempre, meron din ung shake, rattle and roll di ba? ngayon there's sukob,txt and madami pa. and the fx are now improved. indi na mukhang pulbo and tali. hehehe

28. Pambahay. Home is where one can let it all hang out, where clothes do not make a man or woman but rather define their level of comfort. -tsinelas din. me pangbahay at me panglabas. this shows how malinis and masinop we are and how dugyot they can be.

29. Tricycle and trisikad, the poor Pinoy's taxicab that delivers you at your doorstep for as little as PHPesos3.00, with a complimentary dusting of polluted air. - huwell, me fx na din for transport nuh?!

30. Dirty ice cream. Very Pinoy flavors that make up for the risk: munggo, langka, ube, mais, keso, macapuno. Plus there's the colorful cart that recalls jeepney art.- meron bang mungo?? di pa yata ako nakatikim nun…:-(

31. Yayas. The trusted Filipino nanny who, ironically, has become a major Philippine export as overseas contract workers. A good one is almost like a surrogate parent–if you don't mind the accent and the predilection for afternoon soap and movie stars. - hahaha. i grew up with a yaya. kaht nga teenager na ko meron pa din… some yayas di na nakapag asawa. they deserve some merits.

32. Sarsi. Pinoy rootbeer, the enduring taste of childhood. Our grandfathers had them with an egg beaten in. - oo nga. gamot din daw ito sa lbm!

33. Pinoy fruits. Atis, guyabano, chesa, mabolo, lanzones, durian, langka, makopa, dalanghita, siniguelas, suha, chico, papaya, singkamas–the possibilities!

34. Filipino celebrities. Movie stars, broadcasters, beauty queens, public officials, all-around controversial figures: Aurora Pijuan, Cardinal Sin, Carlos P. Romulo, Charito Solis, Cory Aquino, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Eraserheads, Fidel V. Ramos, Francis Magalona, Gloria Diaz, Manuel L. Quezon, Margie Moran, Melanie Marquez, Ninoy Aquino, Nora Aunor, Pitoy Moreno, Ramon Magsysay, Richard Gomez, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sharon Cuneta, Gemma Cruz, Erap, Tiya Dely, Mel and Jay, Gary V. - Parokya ni Edgar, apl, Manny P. madami pa. countless….

35. World class Pinoys who put us on the global map: Lea Salonga, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Luisito Espinosa, Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Jocelyn Enriquez, Elma Muros, Onyok Velasco, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Lilia Calderon-Clemente, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Josie Natori.

36. Pinoy tastes. A dietitian's nightmare: too sweet, too salty, too fatty, as in burong talangka, itlog na maalat, crab fat (aligue), bokayo, kutchinta, sapin-sapin, halo-halo, pastilyas, palitaw, pulburon, longganisa, tuyo, ensaymada, ube haleya, sweetened macapuno and garbanzos. Remember, we're the guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum! - at least ang pinoy di mukhang elepante pag tumaba.

37. The sights. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol's Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the Hundred Islands, the Las Pi?s Bamboo Organ, Rizal Park, Mt. Banahaw, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano. A land of contrasts and ever-changing landscapes. - literally. ganda ng bansa naten. di lang marunong mag appreciate ung iba.

38. Gayuma, agimat and anting-anting. Love potions and amulets. How the socially-disadvantaged Pinoy copes. - pati hula, barang at iba pa. meron nga nagsbe na kinulam ko si jc eh sha naman mukhang mangkukulam…haleerst! hahaha.

39. Barangay Ginebra, Jaworski, PBA, MBA and basketball. How the verticaly-challenged Pinoy compensates, via a national sports obsession that reduces fans to tears and fistfights.- oo nga, pati mga suntukan at iba pa. dahil lang sa lintik na basketball….at lahat ng kanto ng pilipinas me basketball court.

40. People Power at EDSA. When everyone became a hero and changed Philippine history overnight. - and look at them now. the kawawang masa, mahirap pa sa mahirap. sila lang yumayaman. fuck that shit.

41. San Miguel Beer and pulutan. "Isa pa nga!" and the Philippines' most popular, world-renowned beer goes well with peanuts, corniks, tapa, chicharon, usa, barbecue, sisig, and all manner of spicy, crunchy and cholesterol-rich chasers. - Octoberfest. the best. umuulan ng beer. too bad di namin na experience to sa davao kc naka red alert.

42. Resiliency. We've survived 400 years of Spanish rule, the US bases, Marcos, the 1990 earthquake, lahar, lambada, Robin Padilla, and Tamagochi. We'll survive Erap.- and we did. we know have to face someone na ayas bumaba, mamatay man sha.

43. Yoyo. Truly Filipino in origin, this hunting tool, weapon, toy and merchandising vehicle remains the best way to "walk the dog" and "rock the baby," using just a piece of string. i need to mention 10-20, chinese garter, block 1-2-3, ung sumpit, bahay bahayan, luksong tinik, luksong baka at marami pang iba.

44. Pinoy games: Pabitin, palosebo, basagan ng palayok. A few basic rules make individual cunning and persistence a premium, and guarantee a good time for all.

45. Ninoy Aquino. For saying that "the Filipino is worth dying for,'' and proving it. - angelica jones - for saying I am not here to GR, I am here to pashion. and proving it. hahaha.

46. Balagtasan. The verbal joust that brings out rhyme, reason and passion on a public stage. - wala na atang ganito. instead, we have our homies…local rap artists…and they are really good.

47. Tabo. All-powerful, ever-useful, hygienically-triumphant device to scoop water out of a bucket _ and help the true Pinoy answer nature's call. Helps maintain our famously stringent toilet habits. - true. i really wonder bakit sila tissue lang??? kaders…:-)

48. Pandesal. Despite its shrinking size, still a good buy. Goes well with any filling, best when hot. - kababayan di ba? monay ganun. masarap lahat, me spanish pandesal, merong pandesal with cheese. maraming variations na.

49. Jollibee. Truly Pinoy in taste and sensibility, and a corporate icon that we can be quite proud of. Do you know that it's invaded the Middle East, as well? - meron na kaya sa us. ano pa ba? truly pinoy.

50. The butanding, the dolphins and other creatures in our blessed waters. They're Pinoys, too, and they're here to stay. Now if some folks would just stop turning them into daing. bayawak din. i watched sa discovery…

51. Pakikisama. It's what makes people stay longer at parties, have another drink, join pals in sickness and health. You can get dead drunk and still make it home. - oo nga, filipinos through thick and thin. minsan mas closer pa sila sa friends than sa family.

52. Sing-a-long. Filipinos love to sing, and thank God a lot of us do it well! -thanks sa magic sing, exteme etc. pati mga videoke sa kanto and all.

53. Kayumanggi. Neither pale nor dark, our skin tone is beautifully healthy, the color of a rich earth or a mahogany tree growing towards the sun. - di na kelangan magpa tan. ewan ko ba bakit yung ibang filipina gusto magpaputi. eh mukha naman harina.

54. Handwoven cloth and native weaves. Colorful, environment-friendly alternatives to polyester that feature skillful workmanship and a rich indigenous culture behind every thread. From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the south, it's the fiber of who we are. - yeah. the piña, abaca and all. pretty.

55. Movies. Still the cheapest form of entertainment, especially if you watch the same movie several times. - oist. ndi na ha?! pirated dvds and uso. so cheap and everybody can watch it.

56. Bahala na. We cope with uncertainty by embracing it, and are thus enabled to play life by ear. meron na nga ring gang dahil sa word na ito.

57. Papaitan. An offal stew flavored with bile, admittedly an acquired taste, but pointing to our national ability to acquire a taste for almost anything. - meron pa ngang kinilaw or hilaw na kahit ano. shrimp, kambing, etc.

58. English. Whether carabao or Arr-neoww-accented, it doubles our chances in the global marketplace. - I think we can speak better english than anyone in Asia. kaya siguro nga ang daming callcenters dito eh.

59. The Press. Irresponsible, sensational, often inaccurate, but still the liveliest in Asia. Otherwise, we'd all be glued to TV. - correct. ang press nababayaran. if you have money, wala kang problema.

60. Divisoria. Smelly, crowded, a pickpocket's paradise, but you can get anything here, often at rock-bottom prices. The sensory overload is a bonus. - meron din divisoria, tiangge everywhere, esp at Christmas season.

61. Barong Tagalog. Enables men to look formal and dignified without having to strangle themselves with a necktie. Worn well, it makes any ordinary Juan look marvelously makisig. - I disagree. parang ninong sa kasal. hehehe. I like the kamisa de chino churva

62. Filipinas. They make the best friends, lovers, wives. Too bad they can't say the same for Filipinos. - shempre. hehehe. we are also malambing, masungit din.di ba bby?

63. Filipinos. So maybe they're bolero and macho with an occasional streak of generic infidelity; they do know how to make a woman feel like one.- my man is not bolero, he is not even a womanizer. thats what i know. hehehe.

64. Catholicism. What fun would sin be without guilt? Jesus Christ is firmly planted on Philippine soil. - yeah. and we have several interpretations of our faith, which divided homes.

65. Dolphy. Our favorite, ultra-durable comedian gives the beleaguered Pinoy everyman an odd dignity, even in drag. - as well as Ramon Revilla. many money, more children.

66. Style. Something we often prefer over substance. But every Filipino claims it as a birthright. - yes. but i prefer both.

67. Bad taste. Clear plastic covers on the vinyl-upholstered sofa, posters of poker-playing dogs masquerading as art, overaccessorized jeepneys and altars–the list is endless, and wealth only seems to magnify it. - i disagree. we have more sense of style and fashion.

68. Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.

69. Unbridled optimism. Why we rank so low on the suicide scale. - shempre ang pinoy malakas ang loob. makapal ang mukha….ipipilit ang sarili kahit ayaw na. hahaha.

70. Street food: Barbecue, lugaw, banana-cue, fishballs, IUD (chicken entrails), adidas (chicken feet), warm taho. Forget hepatitis; here's cheap, tasty food with gritty ambience.-sinabe ko na ito kanina, paulet ulet ulet. ulet.ulet.  

71. The siesta. Snoozing in the middle of the day is smart, not lazy. synonymous as powernapping.

72. Honorifics and courteous titles: Kuya, ate, diko, ditse, ineng, totoy, Ingkong, Aling, Mang, etc. No exact English translation, but these words connote respect, deference and the value placed on kinship. - yes. and  we even call Manong and Manang to strangers.

73. Heroes and people who stood up for truth and freedom. Lapu-lapu started it all, and other heroes and revolutionaries followed: Diego Silang, Macario Sakay, Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Melchora Aquino, Gregorio del Pilar, Gabriela Silang, Miguel Malvar, Francisco Balagtas, Juan Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Panday Pira, Emilio Jacinto, Raha Suliman, Antonio Luna, Gomburza, Emilio Aguinaldo, the heroes of Bataan and Corregidor, Pepe Diokno, Satur Ocampo, Dean Armando Malay, Evelio Javier, Ninoy Aquino, Lola Rosa and other comfort women who spoke up, honest cabbie Emilio Advincula, Rona Mahilum, the women lawyers who didn't let Jalosjos get away with rape.-Katrina Legarda, Dra. Margie Holmes, et al.

74. Flora and fauna. The sea cow (dugong), the tarsier, calamian deer, bearcat, Philippine eagle, sampaguita, ilang-ilang, camia, pandan, the creatures that make our archipelago unique.

75. Pilipino songs, OPM and composers: "Ama Namin," "Lupang Hinirang," "Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal," "Ngayon at Kailanman," "Anak," "Handog,""Hindi Kita Malilimutan," "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit"; Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Restie Umali, Levi Celerio, Manuel Francisco, Freddie Aguilar, and Florante–living examples of our musical gift.

76. Metro Aides. They started out as Imelda Marcos' groupies, but have gallantly proven their worth. Against all odds, they continuously prove that cleanliness is next to godliness–especially now that those darned candidates' posters have to be scraped off the face of Manila! - MMDA din. and the color ha. pink. so girly!

77. Sari-sari store. There's one in every corner, offering everything from bananas and floor wax to Band-Aid and bakya. - which is offering the tingi, right? pede pa utang.

78. Philippine National Red Cross. PAWS. Caritas. Fund drives. They help us help each other. - they even sponsor educational funds. Mabuhay!

79. Favorite TV shows through the years: "Tawag ng Tanghalan," "John and Marsha," "Champoy," "Ryan, Ryan Musikahan," "Kuwarta o Kahon," "Public Forum/Lives," "Student Canteen," "Eat Bulaga." In the age of inane variety shows, they have redeemed Philippine television. - wowowee, komiks, telenovela, chinonovela….

80. Quirks of language that can drive crazy any tourist listening in: "Bababa ba?" "Bababa!"- we even have gaylingo. I think its widely accepted.

81. "Sayang!" "Naman!" "Kadiri!" "Ano ba!?" "pala." Expressions that defy translation but wring out feelings genuinely Pinoy.

82. Cockfighting. Filipino men love it more than their wives (sometimes). -buti na lang baby ko basketball ang hilig.

83. Dr. Jose Rizal. A category in himself. Hero, medicine man, genius, athlete, sculptor, fictionist, poet, essayist, husband, lover, samaritan, martyr. Truly someone to emulate and be proud of, anytime, anywhere.

84. Nora Aunor. Short, dark and homely-looking, she redefined our rigid concept of how leading ladies should look. - i like vilma santos better.

85. Noranian or Vilmanian. Defines the friendly rivalry between Ate Guy Aunor and Ate Vi Santos and for many years, the only way to be for many Filipino fans.

86. Filipino Christmas. The world's longest holiday season. A perfect excuse to mix our love for feasting, gift-giving and music and wrap it up with a touch of religion. -not to mention the fact that we can go to work drunk! yipee…

87. Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place. Distant relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome mat even on the basis of a phone introduction or referral.

88. Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Moriones. Sounds, colors, pagan frenzy and Christian overtones.

89. Folk dances. Tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, kari?sa, kuratsa, itik-itik, alitaptap, rigodon. All the right moves and a distinct rhythm.

90. Native wear and costumes. Baro't saya, tapis, terno, saya, salakot, bakya. Lovely form and ingenious function in the way we dress.

91. Sunday family gatherings. Or, close family ties that never get severed. You don't have to win the lotto or be a president to have 10,000 relatives. Everyone's family tree extends all over the archipelago, and it's at its best in times of crisis; notice how food, hostesses, money, and moral support materialize during a wake? - yeah. pati nga compliments sa wake din ginagawa. too late.

92. Calesa and karitela. The colorful and leisurely way to negotiate narrow streets when loaded down with a year's provisions.

93. Quality of life. Where else can an ordinary employee afford a stay-in helper, a yaya, unlimited movies, eat-all-you-can buffets, the latest fashion (Baclaran nga lang), even Viagra in the black market?

94. All Saints' Day. In honoring our dead, we also prove that we know how to live.

95. Handicrafts. Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties, woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes, etc. Portable memories of home. Hindi lang pang-turista, pang-balikbayan pa!

96. Pinoy greens. Sitaw. Okra. Ampalaya. Gabi. Munggo. Dahon ng Sili. Kangkong. Luya. Talong. Sigarillas. Bataw. Patani. Lutong bahay will never be the same without them.

97. OCWs. The lengths (and miles) we'd go for a better life for our family, as proven by these modern-day heroes of the economy. - i think every family merong pamilya abroad.

98. The Filipino artist. From Luna's magnificent "Spoliarium" and Amorsolo's sun-kissed ricefields, to Ang Kiukok's jarring abstractions and Borlongan's haunting ghosts, and everybody else in between. Hang a Filipino painting on your wall, and you're hanging one of Asia's best.

99. Tagalog soap operas. From "Gulong ng Palad" and "Flor de Luna" to today's incarnations like "Mula sa Puso"–they're the story of our lives, and we feel strongly for them, MariMar notwithstanding.- outdated ka naman. koreannovelas and chinonovelas in din sa pinoy.-outdated na yan meron na chinonovelas and koreannovelas.

100. Midnight madness, weekends sales, bangketas and baratillos. It's retail therapy at its best, with Filipinos braving traffic, crowds, and human deluge to find a bargain. - meron na din ukay ukay. where the squammy people get to wear tommy hill shirts and nike rubber shoes.

 there it is ladies and gentlemen, we have several traits we could be proud and ashamed of.