What's the term again?

I don't watch beauty pageants. Aside from the fact we don't have cable TV, it just doesn't interest me.

On Monday morning, I read a private group message on Facebook. It didn't sit well with me.

It was mean.

The mister's former college roommate shared a photo of the newly crowned Miss Universe, Miss South Africa.

"Wakanda forever!", he added.

That didn't irk me very much. But the urge to punch him in the face and kick his balls was strong.

And then he added, "Abi nako black and white ako TV!" (I thought my TV is black and white!)

Now, I am debating on whether I wanted to pull his head from his ass or push it more farther that it'll never see any day.

Was that a joke?

Among 35 or so people in that group chat, no one laughed, but Henry.

I can't believe at 47 and most are parents, there were 2 idiots in the group. However, one is more idiotic than the other.

It wasn't funny.

IT WAS OFFENSIVE!

Educated, professionals, parents, and older people still lack sensitivity, inclusion, acceptance, and respect for all kinds of people --- in different cultures, races, beliefs, and gender identities.

These two forgot that Filipinos are skin of color too. We are not white, and just because we have lighter skin doesn't mean you can make fun, and tell offensive jokes towards people of darker skin.

I vented my dismay and disappoint to a friend.

She asked me if this person is guapo (handsome).

I know his face isn't relevant to this topic, but I answered "No, he is not."

"You mean he's ugly?!"

"I am saying he's not handsome, and his heart isn't as well. I pity his children if he has any. What does he teach them in their home? That this is okay?"

She replied, "Well then he is definitely ugly! What do you call one who has an ugly face and an uglier heart?"

"Raul!" I replied.