Habemus Kamo?  

drunken_angel 4/21/2005 4:33 pm Last Read: 3/5/2006 9:28 pm

I know, I know... this entry may pass off as a work of a real 'cornstar' not that I'm vying for the title or anything, but the recent papal appointment by the Roman Catholic Cardinals of Pope Benedict XVI has unleashed an unprecedented amount of media coverage, as well as humorous gestures among the masses. With the resounding "HABEMUS PAPAM" pronouncement, somehow, people would be remembering those words as well as other words that "sounds like" them. So here are a few Habemuses that I've encountered over the past couple of days. You'd be surprised at how ingenius we Filipinos are with words. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- habemus papa - without the 'm'. This is the official pronouncement or simply what you say when either you or your matrona auntie or mother has a new boylet. habemus fafa - similar to habemus papa, however this one is more obvious that the fafa fits the category of fafakainin, fafalamunin, and other fafa terms. habemus datung - this is probably the one of the best habemuses that we are all waiting for. It could either imply winning in a casino, lottery, getting a significant inheritance. As long as it pertains to a significant monetary influx, this term can also be used. This could also be used for the "nouveau riche". But like Imelda Marcos' embroidered pillow would read, "it's better to be nouveau riche than no riche at all!!!" habemus pupu - have you ever changed diapers? If you have, then you know exactly what this means. habemus tatoo - this one is self explanatory. This is also one thing I haven't ventured into yet. habemus apo - this is the significant event that sent your grandparents when your parents had you, or your parents when you had your kids to a state of joy and fulfillment. habemus lactum - what else? none other than fresh milk!! habemus kako? - ito ang sinasabi ng isang tao na di nakikinig. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, this is just some useless nonsense. But however, I hope this knowledge has enriched you and made your last 5 minutes reading this worthwhile nevertheless.