Looks Don't Matter (A.K.A. You're-Ugly-But-I-Love-You-Anyway)

"Looks don't matter." What a beautiful thing to say, and much more to hear from your lover, especially when you weren't blessed with drop-dead gorgeous looks. It makes one feel truly loved, appreciated, accepted, and fuzzy and tingly on the inside. It makes one think "Gee, how lucky I am to be loved by this beautiful motherfucker when I look like I could play Smeagol minus all the CGI!"

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This Filipino Atheist and Christmas

     I'm an agnostic atheist and I'm out for about 8 years now. How I handled the shock that the people spewed upon me is a story for another day. Today, I want to talk about Christmas. Been feelin' it for a week or two now knowhatamsayin? The Christmas cheer man. There are twinkling lights and everythang round malls and stuff, beautiful Christmas trees reaching several stories high, this cold wind outside right now that's crippling my fingers making it hard for me to type. Jose Mari Chan songs playin'  in every street corner. With families and their kids on the sidewalks, yeah busy sidewalks. Suddenly, people have money you know, with their bonuses and all that. It's all over round you man, people are getting extra happy and sh**. And it's all good yaknow. And the Christmas parties, maaan they don't end. I mean, I haven't prepared any meal for myself lately, just been hoppin' from one party to another. And it's all good yaknow, everything is.

     And this is also the time when my believer friends ask me, 'So, you're an atheist. You guys should not celebrate Christmas right?'. And I'm like, 'And miss all the drinking, the food and the presents? Nah maan, I'm atheist, not stupid.' So ya, I think this is what Christmas really is: it's one massive commercialization season. It's all about shopping, spending sh** with Santa Claus as the main mascot. He is the face of corporate manipulation. I mean look a him all fat and smiling, surrounded by lots of material stuff, stuff the G Man wants you to buy. And he has all these workers and laborers who are much smaller than him. These could be children in forced labor disguising as adult elves for all we know. Santa Claus the the archetypal greedy capitalist!

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie Review (Warning: Contains Spoilers)

The second movie in the trilogy to the prequel of the Lord of the Rings film is already a box office hit grossing 73.6 million USD at the first couple of weeks since its release making it the number one movie in the box office charts for this holiday season. The film did not fail to get positive anecdotal reactions from both fans and those who are fairly new to the LOTR lore and unfamiliar with the books. Although this, of course, is all because of director Peter Jackson who has once again did a most fascinating job.

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Yes, you can make smoke rings but can you make a dragon?

Misery Miss

Let me tell you about a game I play
Where I close my eyes and fade away

7 Musicians That Were Blessed to be Like Jesus Christ

Yeah, it's fair to say that we certainly don't know what Jesus looked like or if his hair is really as blonde as Jennifer Aniston's. But anyway, according to them bible scholars, every image of Him that we see today is purely based on artists' imaginations. And because the very first depictions of Him weren't entirely done until hundred of years later, it's safe to say that Jesus and Chad Kroeger of Nickelback have similarities. No, not really. So, instead of arguing what He (should) looked like, let's stick to the basics. In an effort to showcase the "Messiah's" appearance, I present to you the 7 musicians who seem to be, you know, Jesus Christ. Amen.

7. Dave Grohl

Not only does the picture above depict him to be talking or praying or whatsoever to God, his hair and beard actually do the fucking trick. And according to this article here, Dave is the "great all-rounder of rock 'n' roll Jesusdom." Of course, that includes the time when Nirvana's front man, Kurt Cobain, had yet to decide to dig some bullets and retire. 

The 7 Common and Tiring Misconceptions About Tattoos

There are a lot of reasons why people want to have tattoos on their bodies. And you yourself may have known of their personal reasons for doing such. Well, it could be that it gives them the chance to look cool, tough and/or macho.  Or sometimes it just allows them to be like their favorite rock stars, take for example Justin Bieber (thanks Yahoo!).

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Yes, her mom is always watching him even his fucking douchebagery.

Top 7 Highest International Support Received by the Philippines

As of  today, with the help of mass media, many of us are no longer in the dark about the devastation that typhoon Haiyan that inflicted the Filipino people, especially in those hard hit areas like Tacloban City. The catastrophe that struck is certainly beyond comprehension, if only there was an All-Loving and All-Powerful God who could have prevented all this, but that's besides the point.

Jean-Claude Van Damme's Epic Split on Volvo Trucks and Why Steven Seagal Should be Scared

Let's say, you woke up one day, chanted your morning prayer and decided, "Hey, fuck this. I want to know how to split." Well, it's indeed a silly idea to ever think about especially on a dull Monday morning. But hey, you can't blame yourself if last night you fucking dreamed of a  gymnast. Yes, I just fucking dreamed of a big fucking gymnast with a fucking mustache. Oh, was that Freddie Mercury? Nah, I don't think so. Anyway, thanks to my gymnastic-fantasies I came to discover this viral video of Jean-Claude Van Damme teaching Steven Seagal how to do an out of this world roundhouse kick.

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And he also taught Stevie how to eat a rattle snake. Yum

A Festooning of Worms

Someday I will be honored food for worms;

The Night I Saw Mrs. Dhumavati Burn to Ashes

So, you really think that Miley Cyrus’ ass, which looks like a raw chicken that your mom prepares to cook for dinner, is the weirdest shit you've ever seen since you existed here on this good Earth? Or let’s say last Valentine’s Day was unforgettable yet strange because you happened to date the Unicorn of your dreams, and that you nearly drown your bed with piss. Well, not really. We know, however, that Miley’s butt deserves better recognition than Unicorns. You think so? Oh well, nevermind. Anyway, gather around, go grab some beers (or sodas for all you Jailbaits out there) and maybe some chicken lollipops as well, and hear what Uncle Felix has to say.

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Yes, 100% Miley's and just to be clear I'm Asian, not black.

My Epitome of a Doppelganger

I’m wearing an evident red mask

Top 7 Scariest Monsters and Creatures in the Philippines

I swear, this is what my University turns into when it rains hard. Thank you, Climate Change.

Foreign monsters are so overrated; so overrated that you think Philippine pantheon of ghost stories and monsters are nothing but a clumsy joke compared to them.  You might be the type of person who chuckles every time you see an aswang, a kapre, a dwende, white ladies or sloppy pop-culture references on Philippine national TV and the Big screen. But since it is Halloween season, allow me to show you the pure, unadulterated terrors of the Philippine myth and urban legends that can join the ranks of Lovecraft’s eldritch abominations...

Detours: Jad Montenegro's 2nd Extended Play (EP)

After what seemed like forever, Jad Montenegro is finally back with their second EP, Detours, released earlier this year. Jad Montenegro is a Davao-based self-titled band composed of Jad Montenegro (guitar, vocals), Dave Ibao (guitar, backing vocals), Eric Luzada (lead guitar), PjoeSabanpan (bass) and Carlo Garcia (drums, backing vocals). Even in this day and age, the substantial feeling of being able to hear and listen to the soul of a song lies on the romance that plunking on the strings of an acoustic guitar can give. Jad Montenegro proved this premise de facto as they integrate an interplay folk-sounding guitar riffs and dynamic drum patterns to create a more intimate but non-boring approach. Their six track second EP, Detours, is great for any indie music lover out there who has an old soul.

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The first EP Track Over gives you that chill country vibe which is a suggestive way to start off an album that aims to detour from mainstream media’s usual sound. It is a great track and can easily become a favorite to a first time listener. Another groovy song called Complicated follows, and the upbeat mood is sustained. This song is an interesting mix of Kitchie Nadal-esque voice quality perfectly combined with a background instrumentals that somehow resemble that of The Naked and Famous creation. The clapping effect incorporated somewhere in the middle of the song which is accompanied by subtle drumbeats is also quite a unique idea. It is a smooth rhythm that makes you want to bob your head and take in the beat entirely. Dreamer and Guitarman on the other hand, which are a little mellower compared to the previous songs, and are mostly just accompanied by guitar shows off Jad’s unruffled and cool vocals.

Sa'less: An Underground Haven

What started out as a small karinderia in a street surrounded by banks, coffee shops and just a few blocks away from Sta. Ana Church is now considered, if not the only, one of Davao’s most visited music bars. After Moonstamp in Matina and Durian Bar in Quirino, (which music enthusiasts considered “the music bar” of the early 2000’s) both shut down for business and Taboan in Matina Town Square now usually showcasing show bands, Sales Bar is considered the place where musicians with their fan boys and fan girls all get together to bond over beer and music.

Sa'less crowd on the brink of a mosh pit.

Sa'less Diner and Moozika opened for business in around mid of 2010. Located in Sales Street just near Chimes, Sales Bar Tekanplor once was a small time eatery by day and an improvised music bar by night just to be found beside the present Sales Bar building. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Papica, their cousin Paolo Papica and RJ Tan, Sales Bar was only visited by people looking for budget-friendly everyday food during daylight. As the sun goes down the eatery turns into an improvised music bar with instruments for the owners Moshe’s and Paolo’s band mates and friends.“Syempre, mga music lovers kami, and so we started to form our own band. Since we already have our own place, so why not play in our own place diba? So karinderya sya by day, and inuman slash music bar by night.” Since then, Sa'less evolved from being a mere eatery to a chill hangout where various artists have been invited over the place to play and freely expose their craft.

Gracias Adios!

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Merci au revoir
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Благодаря свидания

شكرا لك وداعا

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Salamat Paalam

Reader, I don't know who you are and you don't know me and we may never know each other in this lifetime or in this Universe but whatever that is bothering you, whatever that's causing you pain and trouble, whatever that's giving you stress and burden, whether it's you who should be carrying that burden or not, be it minute or tremendously huge, be it past, present or future, be it your spouse, your lover, your secret lover, your work, school, children, responsibilities to your self, to your family. Emotions you need to suppress. Rules and regulations and more rules and regulations you have to fucking follow, like who the fuck made them anyway? To the Society that gives you all of these expectations. 

They Call it Throwback Thursday, I Call it Random Shit Thursday

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Ah, it’s Thursday! And since its Thursday, well, people have another excuse to post more on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Why? Because it’s Throwback fucking Thursday. Yay! Yes, this is the only day of the week where you have the liberty to post pictures from a “while” ago or “few years back” when you still mingle with dinosaurs and shit. Of course, you would defeat its purpose if you post pictures of tomorrow or the not-so-distant future (and hell would really break loose if you happen to post one) or if you share it on a Monday. Oh, before I forgot, I really wonder whose brilliant mind has thought of Throwback Thursday. He could have used Wednesday or Sunday. Nah, Thursday sounds legit because both terms start with a letter T. Anyway, because I’m not a Throwback Thursday practitioner, I’d rather acquaint a new term to this practice – “Random Shit Thursday.” But hey, this only applies to me, and I don’t expect you to do the same shit. After all, you’re still busy scanning old photos of yourself for this weekly celebration.

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WTF! Fast forward Thursday, please. Fast forward!

If you want to jump into the Culprits’ bandwagon, however, you have my permission. So yeah, if you might ask: What does “Random Shit Thursday” in-store for me? It’s simple, and there’s nothing too serious about it. You just need to have William Wallace’s long drape skirt as well as his braveness to expose what random shit happened to you on that day. And when you decide to showcase it already, you don’t need hashtags at all. Hence, you have freed yourself from the confines of the Number Sign (#). Congratulations! On the other hand, you have the freedom to choose from photos (which definitely requires a high level of courage, like King Leonidas’), articles and things of such nature to serve as mediums for your “Random Shit Thursday.”

7 Reasons Why Manny Pacquiao is Just Way Better Than Floyd Mayweather Jr.

If it wasn't for William's "Once There Was a Man Named Manny Pacquiao," I wouldn't have the courage to get out of my closet and defend my country's pride against the inevitable "Dark" wrath of Floyd Mayweather Jr. So, thanks buddy for the eye-opener. Now, let me just do my thing.

                                                                                                            Opposing Views

If only Manny Pacquiao could just wipe the black out of him...

There Was Once A Man Named Manny Pacquiao

Ah, I remember Pacquiao during his prime. He was not only just another champion boxer but to the Filipinos he was the unifying factor of the nation, ah, the good ol’ heydays, crime rates go down significantly whenever he had a fight (in some places it even goes down to zero).  Small restobars to large hotels and other business (legit or political in nature) got good dough from Pay-Per-View. Endorsements go left and right which was awesome for large scale industries. Pacquiao could sway a multitude; heck he could sway the Devil himself if he wanted to. Plus, almost every guy on the street became an instant professional sports analyst whenever a Pacquiao fight was near. Remember those days? Ah , they were never better. You know, never have I seen such a man that was revered by an entire nation like some sort of a god I almost sort of wonder why he’s not in one of our bills yet. And yeah, can anyone tell me why, why haven’t we still carved a monument of him out of bronze and placed him next to Rizal in Luneta or sumshit?

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I want this particular image of him be immortalized in bronze. It captures the true emotion for triumph.

7 Types of People You Should Shun

As humanly as possible, we strive to enjoy and appreciate life from a perspective together with people that acknowledge our distinctions as an individual destined for a greater purpose. The hunger for happiness is an innate desire that no flora and fauna could ever understand nor grasp the meaning behind it. In fact, this euphoria is even amplified when we are surrounded with (interesting) Homo sapiens from all walks of life. Simply said, establishing a relationship (i.e. affair, friendship, etc.) with other people is as normal as eating three times a day. We are humans, and we correlate – the focal part where one depends or affects on another. You definitely can’t be a lone ranger for your entire fucking life. Dude, we all need to bond with other humans. This is what makes us different from other living things such as cacti and horses.

However, the possibility of a person to build a connection or rapport with another person is as the same as the possibility that he/she can completely abolish a well-founded relationship. Imagine: As we are continuously blinded by what we see (for it’s a nature for humans to be visual), we tend to forget how to differentiate what’s right from wrong. Trust me, I heard plethora of stories about friendships gone wrong because of overfamiliarity, disrespect, betrayal and things of such nature. And surprisingly, these are all due to selfishness and/or greed (of course, there are other reasons, but these terms stand out). And what I’m saying is not only about friendship; this goes the same with having a romantic or fuck-purpose relationship. And later will you realize that there’s something wrong; that this is entirely because of how fucking dumb you are to be influenced with people that are completely fucking dumb as well.

I Saw a Procession of the Virgin Mary at 3am

I take my cigarette break at 3 in the cold morning and it lasts for fifteen minutes

7 Movies I Watched Just Because of Rachel McAdams

Last time, with the help of my fellow Culprits, we posted 7 of the Best Demn Teedeez that Kate Upton, the Queen of Bulging Breasts, has (thanks to King Rubiano’s wisdom, of course). Today, it’s my pride and pleasure to introduce to you my ever-favorite Canadian actress, Rachel McAdams. And before the "The Time Traveller's Wife” goes further with her decisions on changing her wardrobe, if she is to be given the opportunity to travel back in time, to which I don't give a fuck, let this be a hallmark of how beautiful she really is.

Ah, isn't she beautiful?

On the Significance of Beauty Pageants

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Because sex sells.

So ya, Miss Megan Young won the title of Miss World because of her great advantage since she'd been an actress and a host in the Philippines for quite some time now, last September 30, 2012 in Bali Indonesia despite the efforts of some Muslim groups to put a halt to this whole thing and disrupt the competition. They've been protesting for weeks but Indonesian authorities said no demonstration or rallies occurred at the time of the pageant. So, nice try Muslims. But I do commend the people from the conservative Muslim groups for not resulting to violence as means to get meager attention like they always do. But anyway, that was a digression. I'm actually here to give my two cents about beauty pageants and how the Filipino culture perceives these types of Most-Physically-Preferred-And-Therefore-Most-Likely-to-Pass-on-their-Genes-According-to-Evolution contests. 

7 Cartoons That You Grew Up Watching

We all love cartoons no matter what our age may be. This is what helped us picture out what the wacky side of our imaginations looked like. And in this post, we tackled 7 of the many cartoons we have grew up with, and LMAO, ROFL, LOL with while watching. These cartoons have exceeded a lot of logical explanation, going beyond what any of us could have imagined (kudos to the creator). They might have ruined your life or just made it more awesome. Remember, this list is not ranked according to anything, these cartoons are just the ones that came first into my mind when I was thinking of something to post since it has been ages since the last one. Oh, before I almost forgot, I'm on a Random Monday. You know how Mondays affect us all, right?

7 Proofs Why Modern Technology Makes People Dumb

Using sophisticated tools has been the hallmark that made our species distinct from the other animals that also utilize much simpler tools. I know this because I don’t have a life that’s why I flip on Nat Geo because I find watching lions in the Savanah that feed on carcasses of Wildebeests weirdly satisfying. I think it’s a pretty nice way to destress. But I’m sure I’m not the only one who does that, right?....I mean.. right..guys? 

Eherm, Well, anyway, there’s nothing really new about this article. It’s been written many times over in so many magazine sites only that they’re presented in new wrappers. It’s just that we, the Culprits, decided to write this article because  Alvin was drunk last night and he wanted to vent some shit out because he’s a smart guy and smart guys tend to drink more inorder for them to tolerate dumb people. And note that the level of one’s IQ is directly proportional to the number of dumb people he feels surrounded with. So yeah, Alvin is one miserable fuck (j/k buddy). Anyhow, without further ado here we present Alvin’s rants last night written in a slightly sober manner.

#7. Mobile Phones Cause Vehicular Accidents

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Rip-off the Foreign Shows: The Filipino Way (Infographic)

Needless to say, a movie's success, no matter what genre it belongs, usually depends on how the story goes. Most, if not all, of the human beings around the world fall in love to a movie's plot or storyline rather than the other surrounding elements. As for the present time, however, gone are the days when movie enthusiasts care to judge a film based on the effects (CGI) and/or the kind of actors/actresses that are present (take for example the Twilight installments). Each day, we learn to devour "the real meat" rather than fixing our eyes on the external layer.

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"Desperate Housewives, right? OH FUCK!"

How Social Media Sites Can Kick Your Balls During Job Application

If you’re the type of person who uploads unsightly selfies in Instagram, loathsomely tweets in Twitter and/or posts obnoxious statuses in Facebook then, you should be thinking twice by now. According to Eurocom Worldwide, a global PR specializing in high tech businesses, technology industry executives utilize social media profiles in deciding whether to kick the ass of an applicant or give them the certificate that says, “You’re fucking hired, dude.” Yes, believe it or not, your fate in getting that dream job of yours is usually based on your online persona (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). In other words, your everyday clamor on these social media sites could make or break your odds in getting hired. Now, that’s really some pain in the ass.

Top 7 Reasons Why Philippine Cinema is Awesome

sit back relax and enjoy the show

All hail the Philippine Cinema! Check out the meat of our beloved film and TV industry! 

The Paradox of Life

As I welcomed the morning dew after a very tiring battle at work, I realized that, in one way or another, beneath every soul living on this planet, is the inevitable paradox we have to live with. Sadly, my two cents, we can't alter its existence.

"You are doomed to make choices. This is life’s greatest paradox."

—Wayne Dyer 

I hate it when others call me fat, but I love the luxury of stuffing food in my stomach. I hate it when my mom gives me plethora of errands, but, from time to time, I beg money from her. I hate it when I used to get low grades at school, but I love to waste my night partying with sober people. I hate it when my knowledgeable professors scold me for not coming early, but I love waking up late. I hate it when my dog barks so fucking loud that I want to slaughter him, but l love the fact that he saved my ass just last week. I hate it when my articles turn out to be plain futile, but I love sloppy writing. I hate it when, in just a couple of days, I’m totally broke after receiving my salary, but I love spending my money recklessly. 

7 Best Kate Upton Demn Teedeez

Here at The Random Letter 7, we, the Culprits, are entirely a major fan of Kate Upton’s ginormous "Demn Teedeez." This urge, as we discuss, gradually grows especially when we stumbled upon a website where Kate Upton’s unbelievable photo shoots are being posted. Yes, you'll see exactly how HUGE those "Demn Teedeez" are. However, we noticed something really odd yet funny when we were out there drooling: The top commenter of almost every photos of Kate Upton, King Rubiano -- the mastermind behind the catchphrase, "Demn Teedeez." Truthfully speaking, the unfathomable charisma and wit that this King possesses is enough to hail him as one. Even the great Odysseus, Ruler of Ithaca, is nothing compared to King Rubiano. So, to make the long story short, this post is inspired by the one and only, The King, The Awesome, The Demn Teedeez Extraordinare, King Rubiano. This is for you our King. We hope you like it.

Zamboanga Conflict: Why the MNLF Did What They Did

I understand that most of the articles here have rather light topics but please allow me to digress for this one because after all, this site has the word ‘Random’ in it.

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7 Effective Flyff Classes in Guild Sieges

I am currently addicted to playing an MMORPG (Multi-Massive Online Role Playing Game) right now which is called FlyFF or Fly For Fun. The game has been in the market for quite some time and was published by Gpotato. The game is dubbed Fly For Fun because it is actually the first MMORPG that featured the flying system which is an awesome addition to the MMORPG world. I have tried all classes and have found the game really amazing. The graphics might not be as awesome as the current MMORPGs in the market, but it’s still quite very popular to gamers of any age. Basically, there are 8 playable classes, but everyone starts as a Vagrant. The latter is your starting identity in which you will need to level up to 15 to start your 1st job. At the same time, there are 4 playable jobs and these are the Mercenary, Acrobat, Assist and Mage. Each job gets to choose 2 different classes when they reach level 60; making it a total of 8 classes and these are the 2nd jobs. Then, when you reach a certain level, you can now be your advanced class which is the 3rd job. If you're wondering why I only mentioned seven (7) classes, which are very useful and effective in Guild Sieges, when in fact there are eight (8), you will know the answer later.

The Church and I

Yesterday, my wife and I, together with our fluffy boy, Brielle, went to our local parish church. We had to set a date for our son’s christening, which we agreed to schedule on the 15th of this month. Although I’m not comfortable going to a Catholic Church, not because I hail Satan and his minions or I’m a self-proclaimed agnostic, I had to stick with the plan and play the father part. So, yeah, we went straight to the office, arranged the required papers, and waited for our turn to be interviewed by the parish priest (which took almost 2 hours before we finally got our turn). The atmosphere inside made me felt eerie and uneasy. Not because of the religious statues, where devotees worship and pray to, that were present, but nostalgia suddenly came into my inner senses. Later, I found out that I was in deep reverie – my mind was summoning pictures of what my life used to be. Hence, to pacify the situation, I chose to break the limbo with a stick of cigarette.

7 Baffling Selfie Moments of Justin Bieber

It is quite true that most, if not all, of us (tremendously) hate Justin Bieber. There’s no doubt about it, right? Ironically, no matter how many haters (including I) will stand against the “spit-expert,” the number of fans he has is still a colossus. And not just that, the quantity of these devotees are growing each day. It seems that Justin Bieber is an icon after all. However, as you try to decipher what enlightenment Justin does to his fans, it’s time for you to give him the benefit of a doubt. At least you’re not being judgmental–for this fucking moment only, of course. By that being said, lo and behold the selfie moments of the spit guru, Justin Bieber.

Our Hilarious Feast on the Bayola-Rivera Video

First of all, I will not be surprised if you accidentally tripped on this page as you expect to see more of Wally Bayola’s video scandal. I’m sorry, but I just don’t have that footage here on this blog; I seem not to find a definite reason to post it here or even provide a link at all. Nevertheless, if it doesn't suit you, you’re free to go.

As we all know, rumors about Wally Bayola and Yosh Rivera video scandal have made the internet explode into frenzy lately. And, this is not to mention the fury made by Chito Miranda and Neri Naig, who also have a record of their own sex escapade, in the Internet realm last month (August).  I can say that we had had enough of video scandals, right? No, I’m wrong. Going back to Wally and Yosh, according to Examiner.com, a YouTube video and other video file-sharing sites display a bald man and woman engaged in a steamy sex act.  The said video footage, in fact, goes on for six (6) minutes, fourteen (14) seconds–just enough to give viewers a room to decide whether the couple was the “Eat Bulaga” host and EB babes dancer. Well, if you have watched the video, you certainly can tell who the involved individuals are.

The Cucumber Diary

As I was paving my way through the internet for my “supposedly post,” I chanced upon this very strange article, which you probably have had heard years before. I know this news is pretty old enough to even discuss it here in our blog. But hey, I can’t help it especially if the reports are really funny to the point that I even questioned myself: “Just where were you that time, Dude?” Anyway, if you’re wondering how a cucumber would go inside a person’s butt, then, we are on the same page. I can’t even imagine how the scenario would exactly be. A Philippines showbiz talk host, however, by the name of Jobert Sucaldito, made this bizarre setting possible. During that time, he had been admitted to the hospital due to a cucumber-butt-invasion. Yup, you heard it right–a five (5) inch green cylindrical fruit was found inside his bottom. And, as I've mentioned, it really puzzles me. But, the thing that caught me most is his explanation to why such event happened.

7 Reasons Why Nick Cage is the Best Actor Evah

Nicholas Cage is a great actor there’s no denying that. Him being able to dick around Hollywood for as long as he has is certainly proof of that. But let’s admit it though, with a few exemptions like the Lord of War he’s almost always being casted in the worst movies, like ALWAYS. Let’s call it The Nicholas Cage Conspiracy.

The  conspirators’ coup de grace

But Nicky here won’t have to fret no more. The internet, with all its.. well.. complexities, also has its error correcting mechanisms, its natural self-healing process designed for people the internet  has an affection for. And with that, the Nicholas Cage Memes were born. That’s right, these mockingly hideous/ridiculous defamatory pictures are the netizens’ sweet and simple way of saying “Nick, we love you and we feel so sorry that Hollywood pretty much treats you like a piece of shit.”

The Tale of the Caveman: Fastfood Chronicles

So after a wholenight’s shift and my body clock still adjusting, (It’s been a hard night’s day and I've been workin’ like a dog) my cave man nature inevitably kicks in. Not that I’m not already a cave man during my energetic hours, what I mean is after I’m all tired from work, I sort of devolve about two stages backward,

7 Reasons Why You Suck In Your Job

Let’s face it: Life, as you know it, can sometimes be dull. There’s no doubt about that, and you definitely know the underlying reasons why. It’s one of the constant ingredients that make life an enigma. When it comes to work, however, the level of dullness could just be unfathomable and, believe it or not, very frustrating sometimes. Yes, it’s true that at some point in your life, you are just totally unaware of it. Or, which could be worst, you tend not to be mindful at all. As a matter of fact, there are cases where you might dare to deny, but the present situation says it all. Hence, you occasionally imagine of having a week-long vacation just to cease this unbearable moment in your life. Trust me, I had had my own share of experiences, and the denial stage is quite infuriating. This is most especially if…

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7 Miley Cyrus Tongue Moments Definitely For Liam Hemsworth

As we all know, the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards (VMA) has just rocked the planet with various performances from well-known musicians/artist and, of course, with how the awards night went on. However, the thing that might have really caught your innocent attention was Miley Cyrus’ odd-strange-peculiar-unusual (Yeah, I know these words have the same meaning) number.  I’m pretty sure it made you think if you’re on drugs or in the middle of a nightmare. This is most especially if you have seen how Miley Cyrus made a living out of her tongue.  Yup, it seems that she’s trying to show to the world how good she is at licking. Hmm… I wonder what exactly Robin Thicke felt during that time.  

Out of these Miley's tongue-chronicles, I think there's an underlying message that she wants to relay to her ex-boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth.

7. How is it Going, Liam?

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Bleeeeeh!

Definitely, Liam Hemsworth had seen the tongue-endeavors of Miley Cyrus -- that's undeniable. Now, I'm just thinking how she does it in bed with him. "Oh Miley, you never fail to satisfy me," Liam moaned.

7 Tips To Get Google AdSense Say Yes

These past few days, we've been waiting for a reply from Google AdSense–stating that my application is approved. Fortunately, the winds have favored us; we received an approval from them. And yes, our Google AdSense application is approved, and we’re able now to display ads on our blog, The Random Letter 7. Of course, the road was not that easy. It took us almost a month before they finally gave in to our request. Also, the tasks we did (i.e. site optimization, template design, site navigation, articles/posts uniqueness, etc.) in-order for our blog to be part of their program was quite arduous. However, the fruit of our labor is indeed satisfactory. Now, we are even stoked with our blogging endeavors.

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7 Terrible YouTube Covers That Can Give You Headache

The borderline between courage and stupidity is very thin. Unfortunately, a lot of people are unable to realize this fact until it is too late. You can see them most of the time on several T.V. programs like X-Factor, Philippines/America’s Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice and etc. And by learning how to use a computer, they even got worse. They are unremarkably --- unwise (I think that’s the least harsh word that I could use. Help me here guys) that they never think twice before doing horrible, horrible things and uploading them on the internet (or at the very least, recording them). All they think of is showing the world what they got in hopes of getting discovered by talent scouts out there. Unfortunately, YouTube is there for them.

Dependent Freedom

We are always celebrating “Independence” Day — or rather the date we would like to think the Philippines won its independence. I do wonder though why we continue to propagate the notion that we emerged from the year 1898 the winners. Last I heard, winners get to rule. Last I heard, we did not get to rule ourselves since that year until the 4th of July 1946. So which of the two dates then is our real Independence Day? Is it the 12th of June 1898? Or is it the 4th of July 1946?

The answer to those questions does not really matter. With the benefit of hindsight, we can easily see that the decades that followed 1946 were really no different to the decades that followed 1898. There has never been anything about the Philippines that could even remotely be considered “Independent”. For what exactly are Filipinos “independent” from?

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Premature Victory: Unjustified

“To deprive a man of his natural liberty and to deny to him the ordinary amenities of life is worse than starving the body; it is starvation of the soul, the dweller in the body.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Same old faces, same travesties. Same old games, same old promises.

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Wentworth Miller Breaking Free From a Prisoned Individuality

If you've been into the internet realm lately, you probably have read the news about Wentworth Miller’s proclamation on his sexuality. Needless to say, his career skyrocketed in the ever-famous TV series, Prison break, and I do know you are completely aware of that. As a matter of fact, I, myself, had been an ardent fan of the said series. One can actually perceive a very inspiring, motivated and persistent individual in the persona of Michael Scofield, the protagonist of the show in which Wentworth is the actor. However, with how he broke the silence about his sexuality is not plain awesome–at least for a moment. Let’s just admit it: Wentworth Miller is too far to be even gay. He, nonetheless, broke free from a prisoned individuality.

Women: The Damsels In Distress

Let’s admit it: We men are hilariously arrogant and insensitive when it comes to our women. Either we are consciously or unconsciously aware of what our actions might lead into; we still tend to play the good guy. If we did something wrong like forgetting to greet them (women) a happy 1st year anniversary, we occasionally pacify the situation with never-ending promises: “Dear, I’m sorry. I’ll make it up to you. I swear.” And to spice up a little bit, hugs and kisses would be the finale. Simply put, that’s how tricky we are. We fail to recognize the importance of the present situation. Call it an unstable thinking, but it’s true. Men’s feeling towards women is often imprecise. However, that doesn't mean it’s always the bad side. Our indifferences can sometimes lead to a better fruit. This is where we make our relationships a hell of a rollercoaster ride–fun and exciting. We just need to be in the right place at the right time, though.

7 Things to Do When You're With Your Lady

I'm not talking about just being with a lady like with her at a bar or just hanging out. Instead, I'm conveying about a relationship here -- something that comes with intimacy. So, this is for you guys out there who value their beloved girlfriend and/or wife. And, believe it or not,  this is coming from a simple big guy like me, okay? However, I'm not saying that I'm a love guru or whatsoever. I'm too far to be even one. Anyway, I bet it takes more than 7 things if it was from a woman's perspective. Listen up men: We were born for this. It's that we have spent our whole life in training without us even noticing it. You will surely get what I mean if you read through the end. As you may...

On The Flipside Of Davao City

For over twenty-something years of existence, I barely see myself living in another place except Davao. It seems that the city has got it all covered for me: Beautiful beaches, mouthwatering cuisines, sophisticated musical bars, eye-gawking sights, etc. This is not to mention the hospitable Davaoeños who’ll embrace you with smiles and loveliness. Indeed, Davao city is an exceptional one–there’s no doubt about it. However, I can’t help, but notice some disturbing truths within the city–something that I became aware of since the past few years.  I guess these are just inconvenient realities we need to chance upon.

The Chariot: A Musical Chivalry Ending

No, it is not the two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle that you have possibly seen in movies with medieval themes and/or ancient warfare. I’m talking about this mathcore American band, The Chariot, based in Douglasville, Georgia. When I was yet to discover the depths of their music, I was more enticed with their showmanship in every show. Literally, you’ll see what I’m what trying to convey if you watch some of their live videos on YouTube. Or, if you were lucky enough to see The Chariot perform live on stage (which I wish I could’ve), you surely have seen a chaotic-yet-beautiful one. Nevertheless, this ever-neck-breaking-bone-twisting-guitar-smashing band, if I may name them, has to end its contagious musical chivalry.

Welcome To The "SELFIE" Mania

Wherever you may be in the world, you certainly have encountered the term “Selfie.” And, it's almost everyday, right? If yes, we're on the same page, bro. Well, if not, where on Earth have you been? The ever-famous Selfie, wherein no dictionary can ever define and even the Microsoft word puts a red line underneath it (you might try if you don't believe me), is an act which derives from too much obsession to oneself. Or, in layman’s term, this comes with taking pictures of yourself while doing your best to look good like pouting your lips. Occasionally, you would perceive such manner in social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and, most especially, Instagram. Again, if you think I'm lying, go and check this sites and you'll certainly see the Selfie Mania I'm talking about.

7 Memphis May Fire Songs To Check Out

When I first heard of the rumors regarding the demise of Vans Warped Tour, the first band that came to my mind was Memphis May Fire. Although I might not be out there seeing how they perform live on stage, the thought of ending the prestigious event is quite disturbing. They're one of my greater influences when it comes to musicianship and songwriting. I never get tired of listening to their songs and, most especially, watching their music videos. Memphis May Fire is, by essence, the type of band that weaves music from the depths of life. Yes, you'll see exactly what I mean basing on the songs they have had written so far. On the other hand, the maturity they have in terms of musicality and relationship within the band is indeed tremendous. I just hope that one day, people will see the true message that Memphis May Fire is trying to convey.

7 Ways To A Useful Beer Belly

From time to time, you want to get off from your bed and just do some workout. You want to achieve that “Channing Tatum” body you've always wanted, but it seems that fate doesn't allow you. It’s either you’re cluttered with paper works or you’re just way too busy to even think about it. Or it could be that you’re just too lazy to put on some muscles and do weight lifting in the gym. Of course, it’s quite tiring especially if the weather is very gloomy to even be disturbed by an alarm clock. On the other hand, which is primarily your toughest concern, you simply want to get rid of that ghastly beer belly of yours. You find it very annoying, most especially, if you want to go outside and people kept asking, “How many months, bro?” Isn't it infuriating? Are you not alarmed? I know exactly how it feels. Trust me. I too have the same scenario like yours, and I've been dying to shun this fixated beer belly since the time it bulged.

Kuya Ed’s: The Simple Yet Satisfying Restaurant

Since I'm a food lover and my beer belly speaks of it, I can't merely resist the excitement I get when eating. Yes, you heard it right. If others say that eating is some sort of espionage, mine is quite different. The former is simply my niche. Call me swine or slob, but I can think and act better when my stomach is full. Well, everybody wants to fill that ever-empty-stomach especially after a long day. Although you might not believe me, food concoction is one of the reasons why I enjoy tasting (and eating, of course) the different mouthwatering dishes that a restaurant may offer. By the way, let me just remind that this is not a food blog. It so happens that one of the Culprits is a culinary lover. I may try writing more about food, though. What do you think?

The Hypocrites Behind The Hypocrites

Few days ago, I posted about a leaked video of lovers, Chito Miranda and Neri Naig. Personally, I have nothing against the couple; they were just trying to explore the world of intimacy and affection.  We all have our own darkness and sometimes, we think like a porn star. Hence, I assume it’s not right to judge somebody’s iniquities. But hey, I’m no priest. Trust me. Besides, we've seen various video scandals that are pretty much more intense than this. So, for me, it’s nothing compared to the previous ones. Filming a private romance is still not a good idea, though. Nevertheless, as I chanced upon various comments from seemingly affected strangers, I came to discover a group of people which I’ll dubbed, “The Hypocrites Behind The Hypocrites.” Eureka!

Nanay Bebeng Restaurant: Mother Of Mouthwatering Filipino Cuisines

“When you cook, make love an ingredient.” These were exactly the words my mom uttered when she told me to cook food with passion and affection especially that I have a family of my own now. She believes that through this, one can unconditionally express his/her love. Honestly, I don’t know if it’s a traditional belief or my mom just wanted to be radical that time and I just have no alternative choices but to listen to her preaching. Seriously, I’m not a food enthusiast but I do love eating and you can tell it by the way my body looks. During this scenario, my mother was actually cooking “Kare-Kare,” a famous Philippine stew, for lunch. I admit it was delicious, but hey, reminiscing is one of my games. I can merely remember how this dish tasted when I decided to fill my tummy in one of the town’s best Filipino food spots–NANAY BEBENG RESTAURANT.

Psychoanalysis Approach: My Unfortunate Lesson Plan

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When I was still in college, our professor told us to fabricate a lesson plan. It will revolve around the specific topic that we are assigned the whole semester. Honestly, this “lesson plan thing” of mine is incorrect in terms of the format. Lucky for me I had this topic stuffed in my mind since the day we started our thesis. Hence, the Psychoanalysis Approach. However, the way the approach is discussed and elaborated below is valid. I don’t like the notion of the activities, though. As for the moment, check it yourself and let me know if I miss something essential here.