Goldilocks Bakeshop recently unveiled an ad to “honor” EJ Obiena’s near-podium finish in Paris, featuring a medal made of their signature polvoron.
A brilliant choice—if you’re looking to epitomize irony. This sugar-dusted treat, known for crumbling at the slightest touch, is an apt metaphor for Obiena’s heart-wrenching close call.
Did Goldilocks even ponder how this might be interpreted? Imagine dedicating years of training, only to be likened to a snack that disintegrates when you blink too hard. Goldilocks seems to suggest that Obiena’s valiant effort, much like their polvoron, simply couldn’t hold together under pressure.
Perhaps next time, a cake might be a better tribute. At least it doesn’t fall apart as easily.
Bravo, Goldilocks, for turning a moment of national pride into a sugar-coated commentary on fragility. It’s almost as if they believe the way to an athlete’s heart is through his shattered dreams.
Today (August 6) marks the sixth anniversary of the grand vision of a fool-proof national ID system for Filipinos, signed into law by none other than then-President Rodrigo Duterte.
The plan promised a shiny new era of efficient identification, but alas, the dream remains as elusive as a unicorn in Manila traffic. Millions of Filipinos, hopeful and patient, are still waiting for their IDs to materialize—some for as long as six years!
So, what exactly are we celebrating today? A tribute to the ghost of IDs past, perhaps?
The non-existent national ID remains a topic of national intrigue, a tale of bureaucratic mystery. As we mark this milestone, let’s all hold our breath and cross our fingers for next year. Maybe then, we’ll finally see these mythical IDs. Until then, same time, same channel, folks!
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