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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
I think that the writer of that episode just screwed up. He could have used many other countries in a comical, yet non-offensive way....such as medical degree from N. Korea, or Teheran University, etc. I know and work with some people from the Phillipines....they have a lot of pride, and generally not the best senses of humor when it comes to their heritage.

The writer got lazy.....I only watched the show 'cause our Captain was in it...I found the show totally stupid & boring & retarded....NOT FUNNY... If that's what passes for popular TV these days, I'm glad I stick to my Movie & Sci Fi TV DVD sets.

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Originally posted by bullet0in0the0brainpan0squish:
Hallo kababayan! Haha. I've been here a few weeks and I was hoping to run into a fellow Pinoy (well, Pinay actually but it's shiny.) I'm in the homeland, btw, so I actually got a full brunt of what you're talking about.

IMHO, the DH thing was a valid slight to being Filipino (ain't it coincidental that DH can both mean Desperate Housewives and Domestic Helper, which is also a bit derogatory for Pinoys?). We have genius manpower when it comes to healthcare. So implying that the doctor's diploma was subpar because he may have graduated from a med school in the Philippines is very unfounded and insulting.

Unfortunately, an extremely valid point was sullied by these power-hungry politicians who have their heads so far up their pi-gu it creates the prominent bloat on their stomachs. Don't mind them, they never know what they're saying.

Anyway, I did a double-take when I saw the controversial clip. I knew that the Cap'n was in Desperate Housewives, but I didn't know it was that Desperate Housewives. (I don't watch it, don't look me!^^) I would be very glad if Nathan Fillion did study in the Philippines. He should be so lucky. (as I will be too!)

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I don't know what I'm saying. I never know what I'm saying.... -River Tam, Serenity (2005)

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Originally posted by teethgrinder:
Oh my! It's great to know that there's pinoy or shall I say... pinay browncoats out there. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I have been lurking on this site for about 2 years now although I just stay incognito most of the time. It's just my way (smile).
I hope you're enjoying your stay in PI right now. It's probably raining and stuff. I can just imagine how much air time our politicians got from trying to crucify DH. Anything to try and cover up the real issus, right?
Anyway.. I'm rambling now. Thanks for the response. Hope you continue to enjoy your stay there. Are you on vacation or something like that?
Take care.... stay shiny.... and yeah... hope to bump into you somewhere in this verse sometime soon.


We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty -- Mal

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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
I think that the writer of that episode just screwed up. He could have used many other countries in a comical, yet non-offensive way....such as medical degree from N. Korea, or Teheran University, etc. I know and work with some people from the Phillipines....they have a lot of pride, and generally not the best senses of humor when it comes to their heritage.

The writer got lazy.....I only watched the show 'cause our Captain was in it...I found the show totally stupid & boring & retarded....NOT FUNNY... If that's what passes for popular TV these days, I'm glad I stick to my Movie & Sci Fi TV DVD sets.

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