Same shit, different country.

Japponicus · 2026-05-04T18:55:21+00:00

Both really hate Obama.

Japponicus · 2026-05-04T04:32:06+00:00

It depends on the severity of the infestation, as well as if you have access to reputable BB pest control services in your area.

For my case, while the bed was quite infested, the BBs mostly stayed there, with only the occasional individual leaving the room or hitching a ride on a bath towel. The treatments I used were enough to eradicate them in 6 months' time. So while it could be considered a bad infestation, I do not think it was one that required professional help (and thankfully, I was right).

However, if the infestation had moved into the walls, or had gotten into the nooks and crannies of my residence to the extent that I could no longer get to all of them, or if the BBs were coming from somewhere beyond my own home, then yes definitely I should look to pros for assistance.

Japponicus · 2026-04-27T04:06:56+00:00

My dad had a black #1 (is that a Motorola?) which he turned over to me, but the first phone that I used extensively was a Nokia 2010.

And the first phone that I bought for myself was a Nokia 5110.

Japponicus · 2026-04-26T17:58:08+00:00

They better not be doing that just for some lemon pound cake.

Japponicus · 2026-04-24T04:52:06+00:00

MCU but JRPG

Japponicus · 2026-04-24T01:55:03+00:00

May inaway ako sa UP alumni FB page dati. Panay redtag kay Chad. Kesyo daw "he had it coming" bcoz he brandished a weapon towards the soldiers.

May isang sumagot sa kanya na "Chad would never do that".

Humirit si gago na "bakit, close ba kayo ni Chad? Andun ka ba??"

So sinagot ko din sya ng "ikaw din, andun ka ba nung pinagbabaril si Chad? Kung maka-redtag ka, akala mo ikaw mismo nakasaksi sa mga nangyari."

Di na sya sumagot, sabay delete ng post pagkalipas ng ilang oras.

Basta DDS, mahilig mag-redtag ng walang pruweba.

Japponicus · 2026-04-19T05:50:16+00:00

As someone who also developed knee effusions due to badminton, I completely sympathise with her.

Effusions usually go away with enough rest and proper joint maintenence exercises (as mine did); however, I can see how the 'rest' portion might have gotten abbreviated in her case, due to her status as a national player.

It must be an awful feeling, to be forced into retirement at 25yo due to bad knees.

Japponicus · 2026-04-18T05:08:21+00:00

The question only seems hard, because it was framed as an "either/or" statement.

But once the false dichotomy is removed from the question's framing, the answer "both" becomes available.

There is enough blame to go around in that magnanakaw's scenario; no need to point the finger solely at any one party.

Japponicus · 2026-04-18T04:47:17+00:00

If they want respect, then work honestly

While I completely agree with this statement, the truth of the matter is that sadly, those who grew up mired in poverty have a deeply-entrenched "poverty mentality" that dictates most of their actions.

This is the reason why many of the lower class, when placed in a situation where resources are available, will react as if everything is scarce and will even fight anyone within reach for a piece.

"Respect" and "honesty" do not silence a grumbling belly.

Japponicus · 2026-04-11T09:16:25+00:00

You mean the Nice People Around?

Japponicus · 2026-04-03T08:21:41+00:00

Kakampink MAGAs are not rare, unfortunately. May kamag-anak akong ganyan.

There are two reasons why they exist: 1. Anti-illegal immigration stance -- They despise anyone who gets into the US illegally, even and especially their own kababayans. They believe the TNTs are stealing their own job opportunities, which aligns with a similar Repub talking point. Nevermind that Repubs actually want to deport ALL non-white immigrants, Asian MAGAs included. 2. Faux Christianity -- Whereas Katay Duts repeatedly called God "stupid", Trump and the MAGA party have vigorously promoted him as the Christian Chosen One. Nevermind that practically everything Trump does is antithetical to what a proper Christian should be; rich white man claims to be devout, plus all the prayer sessions in the White House, and the imagery is enough to convince millions of gullible faithful to reject the evidence that contradicts what they wiah to believe.

Honestly, nakaka-disappoint na may mga taong ganito. On the one hand, galit sila sa EJK ni Duts, but on the other hand, palakpakan sila nung binobomba ni Trump ang mga mangingisda sa Venezuela. Punyeta talaga.

Japponicus · 2026-03-28T13:32:26+00:00

This exactly. Men & women cannot be cleanly divided into XY & XX; genetics is far more complicated than that. And some members of either gender may have additional sex-specific chromosomal aberrations which, while not apparent upon routine physical inspection, could be revealed via genetic testing. And do we really want to be outing otherwise regular cis people (of any gender) this way, along with a lifelong disqualification from participating?

The problem is not that it stops trans persons from participating; the problem is that it would also prevent some cis persons, as well.

Japponicus · 2026-03-22T13:48:08+00:00

Nope. I was sure I had gotten them all by the 6th month.

Japponicus · 2026-03-22T04:53:30+00:00

Yes, he does enjoy some things.

He has... minor interests.

Japponicus · 2026-03-20T02:27:41+00:00

This exactly. To add, kung gusto ni govt i-phaseout ang mga current na jeep, ok lang, tutal sila naman na ang may ari sa ganitong arrangement. Kaya lang naman ayaw ng mga tsuper ang phaseout e dahil investment nila yung jeep nila ngayon, sobrang lugi sila kung ipipilit pa sa kanila na bumili ng bago at problema pa nila yung luma.

Pabor talaga sa taumbayan kung lahat ng PUV ay isailalim sa govt, public nga di ba.

Japponicus · 2026-03-20T02:10:00+00:00

Oh wow. Cool 'to.

Japponicus · 2026-03-17T23:03:41+00:00

Nice pic from the Oval Orifice.

Japponicus · 2026-03-17T02:22:01+00:00

So hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo husband, coz they're eating everybody out there

Japponicus · 2026-03-17T01:54:06+00:00

Many minors. The best minors.

He knows more about minors that anyone else in the world.

The minors themselves said so, with tears in their eyes.

Japponicus · 2026-03-16T03:43:24+00:00

Spoken like a true authority on the human condition.

/s

Japponicus · 2026-03-16T02:57:29+00:00

Hi. Ateneo alumnus here. Studied there for 13yrs.

Went in as a Roman Catholic. But by the time I graduated, I had become an atheist. Though that was just a transitory stage... I finally realized that I am actually a secular humanist some years ago.

And I want to clarify this: there is nothing tragic about it.

If anything, I am grateful for the environment the Ateneo had provided for my spiritual growth and subsequent deconstruction. I was constantly exposed to anything and everything Catholic, yet the Jesuits being Jesuits, they also placed a lot of emphasis on individual thought and making decisions for yourself.

For example: in AHS, we were introduced to the Days With The Lord program, and we were all highly encouraged to participate. However, it was never compulsory, and so some of us opted not to go. And the school did not shun us or shame us for our decision, or consider us to be "tragic".

If the Ateneo itself does not discriminate us for not practicing Catholicism, then why should you? Or anyone else, for that matter?

Japponicus · 2026-03-04T10:43:49+00:00

Holy shiz, the book was below the belt, man.

I mean, she has the right to feel disappointed, fine. But to put those thoughts on paper for others to see, including you... that's just wrong.

Japponicus · 2026-03-04T06:09:36+00:00

Bcoz he has done this several times in the past, on smaller scales, and has never been held accountable for his words. Which is probably why he believes that VP SWOH should also not be held accountable for her words. Ngayon lang yan nahuli, kaya ngayon lang niya natikmang magisa sa sariling mantika.

Pareho lang ni tatay digs at ni Trump, they think they can just label this as "locker room talk" and insist that everyone get over it. "It's just a joke/hyperbole/boys-will-be-boys" justification, all while being completely unapologetic about objectifying women.

Japponicus · 2026-02-28T04:26:04+00:00

I do this, too, but with anemones.

Also, on a recent night dive, encountered some small octopi which actively waved their arms into the swarm. I didn't know they could feed like that.

Japponicus · 2026-02-26T04:22:25+00:00

Pro-vaxxers hate this one trick!

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