Top 9 Shitty Things Anti Intellectual Filipinos Say

You know what I’m talking about, turn on the TV you will be bombarded with it, go on the internet and you will be imbued in it. This anti intellectual culture probably represents 80% of Filipinos, it’s really distressing that in this country being a dumbass is cool, and being a learned fellow is something to be ashamed of. Educated fellows are forced to tip toe around these anti intellectuals in order to avoid being singled out and humiliated.

Now some of you may be pondering what makes an anti intellectual Filipino, here are some traits that may or may not qualify.

1.) Hates any intellectual discussion (would accuse you of being arrogant by just pointing out facts)

2.) Hates English

3.) TYpeS LikE tHIS

4.) Religious
5.) Adores TV personalities such as this

6.) Refuses enlightenment at all costs

Now that I have clarified the terms, here is the Top 9 Shitty Things Anti Intellectual Filipinos Say:

9.) Ikaw na!

 Well this is the most common anti intellectual shit that gets thrown around, so common that it is infused in everyday conversation such as when congratulating someone. The sad part is anti intellectuals use this to shame other people, by saying this line it kinda ostracizes the intellectual for not taking part in their dipshit mediocre mentality. 

8.) Sorry wala ako sa level mo eh
Same as "ikaw na!" however more direct since this line is specifically used to shame someone and pull them down. Saying this line exemplifies crab mentality in which the intellectual is shamed for being different, thus he or she must conform to the mAsA. 

7.) So what? “insert ad hominem pun here” ka naman eh!
On a personal note I get this a LOT. This is totally irrelevant and is designed as a comeback and a pitiful one at that. The anti intellectual is trying to divert the topic, dumb you down and beat you with experience, well you know the saying. 

6.) Wag mo na iexplain bobo na ako!

This line is usually said after the previous lines, once you try to enlighten the anti intellectual individual. This is their way of trying to protect their stupidity.

5.) Nagaaral ka lang dahil gusto mo ikaw lang ang magaling

Same as with number 7, isn't knowledge suppose to be a good thing? I guess the impact of this line surpasses all of the previous because it seems to combine all of them into an "anti intellectual hydrogen bomb". 

4.) Dami mong alam!
Why is this such a negative thing for them? Isn't this suppose to be a good thing?

3.) Yun sabi ng simbahan eh

Look back in the defining traits of an anti intellectual and you will find religious. Its been documented that Religion has long been anti intellectual and would go through great lengths to maintain the status quo, whether it may be labeling one as a heretic or burning at the stake. This is manifested by anti intellectual Filipinos who use their religious beliefs to justify their bullshit. Using bullshit to justify bullshit, isn't that the fuckest thing ever?  

2.) Di kaya ng powers ko!
You hear this a lot from dumb game shows and TV programs such as this and this. This line is a convenient scapegoat to avoid any intellectual discussion due to lack of knowledge or simply hating anything sophisticated. 

1.) Nosebleed!

This is anti intellectual Filipino's cream of the crop, this is it's Michael Jordan, Manny Pacquiao, or Lionel Messi. My reaction to this line is the equivalent of a Pacquiao KO loss, or a heartbreaking 3 pointer from the enemy team. The word "nosebleed is a slap to every Filipino to walk this fucking planet , both intellectual and feeble idiot. This line is an insult to the intellectual, in the sense that they are being told that their knowledge are ruining people's day and is even causing a physical symptom. While for the idiotic masses that usually say this mother fucking line, this is an insult to them as well, since they admit that they are too dumb to understand anything. Whats ironic is, the idiotic masses are too feeble minded to understand that they are insulting themselves.

Tips to Anti Intellectual Filipinos

This segment is for the entire anti intellectual Filipino population on the internet. Here are tips that you can follow in order for you to put your long wasted brain cells to use. Now so that  you can understand I will go down to your lingo and explain.  

1.) MaKIniG KaH: Hndi masama ma22, mas jologs mging tnga.

2.) Wag KnG EpAl: HndI aStIg mnG gaGo ng kapWa porKeT mas maY alaM silA saU, mAgiSip2 ka at tUlaraN mO silA. 

3.) kYa to Ng pOweRz Mu: WalAng aayAw tHink poSitiB!

Author's Note: Sorry it took me a while to get this article done, since I was busy with other projects and I kinda had a writer's block.. Since the article was picked up and circulated before its completion, I realized that people do pay attention to my work and my message. I will continue to write and drop bomb shells. Thanks for reading  - The Pedantic Cynic

The Impact of the Halo Effect on Philippine Society

Back in college I was part of a musical group, a loving familial student orchestra. Not only did we play Bach to Nickelback (now regretting the latter), we were also keen on other aspects of student life such as studies, friendships, and leadership. One important thing I learned during my time in this great organization is how people can get away with anything just as long as they possess a certain trait. During my time at the orchestra I had an org mate who was very interesting indeed, she was extremely snobby (judges people solely on what they wear), she was of no use whatsoever (couldn't do the simplest tasks), and to further put an exclamation mark on it, she was terrible at playing the flute (as in like you’re better off listening to goats having an orgy). But people didn't see that, you know why? Because she was sexy, or at least people perceived her to be hot (Honestly her weird fashion sense made her look like a Russian prostitute who had 5 shots of vodka and is behind her quota).

Despite all of these shitty attributes, she was elected to a high position within the orchestra (she actually didn't do any of the tasks, she had her fanboys do them), and people placed her in front during performances (a position usually reserved for the most skillful performer) even though she sounded like fuck. All because she was pretty, because hey, having a pretty face means being great performer and a leader right? This my friends is a perfect example of the Halo Effect. A term coined by the Father of Modern Educational Psychology Edward Thorndike, here is a definition from the website About.com:

            “The halo effect is a type of cognitive bias in which our overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about his or her character. Essentially, your overall impression of a person ("He is nice!") impacts your evaluations of that person's specific traits ("He is also smart!")”

The Halo Effect isn't concealed to dumb college kids, it can be seen in various areas in society especially politics. People fall for it every time, even the so called “intellectual elites” fall for it. Now let’s play a game, I will describe how idiots view certain personalities and you guess who the person is:

1.) He is such a great boxer! I’m sure he will make a great president!

2.) He is always defending the masses in the movies, I’m sure he will defend the masses in real life. Corrupt politicians look out! Isang bala lang kayo!

3.) She has her father’s last name! She will make a great senator even though she has no political experience whatsoever.

4.) He is such a great noon time host! I’m sure he will make a great senator!

And finally

5.) He is the son of his mother and his mother is the wife of a charismatic martyr! I’m sure he is a great president! One more term!

This bullshit will only stop once we analyze an individual by their relevant merits instead of unrelated traits that distort their credentials. They know that most of us fall for this that is why they go for dumb infomercials such as this, this, and this. I know that the elections are 2 years away but please pick reputation over recognition, and reason over superstition.