In a stunning twist that sent the rumor mill spinning faster than a Duran Duran vinyl, news broke that the Marcoses and Dutertes are back together in a UniTeam encore.

The alleged reunion came after a private birthday bash where President Bongbong Marcos was serenaded by none other than Duran Duran. Yet, the event was clouded with confusion as netizens, perhaps not in the best reflex, mistook the occasion for a durian tasting party. Ah, durian—the pungent fruit from Davao that’s either loved or hated, much like political alliances.

But really, could this mishap be a case of something deeper? Was this a hidden metaphor for politics in the Philippines—where expectations clash with reality, and alliances, like durian, can be both sweet and hard to digest? Or perhaps, just a case of being “Hungry Like the Wolf” for rumors that won’t stop swirling.