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Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Newbs - It's so Hot! Arte mo!

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The vicious heat of the Filipino summer getting to you? It's not all about the tropical paradise of beaches, bikini-clad Pinays, and cold beer you know. For the rest of us who aren't at the beach, we have to endure scorching 37 degree temperatures, which can lead to "inis init". Jovitt discusses this tropical phenomenon while Cris and Mickey take a looksy at a dialogue which can go "either way."

A: Ang init ngayon! Natutunaw ako!
B: Exage ka naman! Hindi kaya.
A: Bakit ka ganyan?
B: Ang arte mo eh.

A: It's so hot today! I'm melting!
B: You're exaggerating! It's not THAT hot.
A: Why do you have to be that way? :(
B: Because you're so fussy.

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Musicalized by:
"Paris" by Chicosci and "Hallelujah" by Bamboo

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 10:56 PM | 13 comments

Friday, Apr 25, 2008

Elementary - Balita ko... It's Dangerous. (The Pepe Saga)

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We heard Pepe and his hysterical "bakit, nay, bakit?". We heard his mother shutting him up with a single "basta." But we never found out the real reason... until now. The mystery unravels as the plot thickens in the dramatic story that is Pepe's dog. Cris and Mickey explain the finer details, while Jovitt joins in to explain the power relations in the Filipino household.

A: Mahal, balita ko gusto ni Pepe ng aso.
B: Mahirap iyan. May asthma yung bata. Delikado.
A: Alam ko. Pero birthday niya...
B: Hindi nga pwede eh!

A: Love, i heard Pepe wants a dog.
B: That's going to be hard. The kid has asthma. It's dangerous.
A: I know.. But it's his birthday..
B: I told you, it ain't happening.

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Thanks to Raissa!

Salamat sa Musika!
"Hari ng Sablay" by Sugarfree and "Isolated" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 8:27 PM | 10 comments

Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Newbs - I'm from the States. Astig.

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Just because you're white doesn't mean you're from the States. We all know that's true, but give 40 years of colonization plus another 60 years of neo-colonization and you have Filipinos thinking all white folks come from the land of the free. Well, in this lesson, Cris and Mickey teach you how to clarify where you are from, Cris also adds some flavor with his etymology of the word "astig". Jovitt discusses the importance of hometowns and provinces.

A: Excuse me po, taga-rito ka ba?
B: Hindi, taga-Amerika ako.
A: Talaga? Taga-Canada ako.
B: Astig.

A: Excuse me, are you from here?
B: No, I'm from the States.
A: Really? I'm from Canada.
B: Cool.

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Music included in this episode:
Daliri by Kjwan and Princesa by 6Cyclemind

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 2:48 AM | 3 comments

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008

Newbs - Taking A Taxi. Sige, Pasok.

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Stuck in the hellish July rains in the middle of EDSA? Late for a flight and the tricycle you're riding in won't make it around to the next corner? Want a wee bit more luxury in your life? Then take a taxi! After this episode with Cris and Mickey, you'll be flagging down taxis left and right. But it doesn't mean that if they stop, you've got yourself a ride. Jovitt explains the mystery of taxis stopping for a customer and driving off to the sunset, leaving the hapless customer behind.

A: Taksi! Taksi!
B: Saan punta niyo?
A: Sa airport.
B: Sige, pasok.

A: Taxi! Taxi!
B: Where you going?
A: To the airport.
B: Sure, hop in.

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Thanks again to Raissa!

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Thank you for the Music:
"Nahuhulog" by Sandwich and "Subway Station" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 7:52 PM | 3 comments

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008

Elementary - Pepe wants a dog. Ayoko.

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Why do we always want something we can't have? Honestly, we don't know, but it sure makes a good story. In the first Elementary lesson, Cris and Mickey take a look at the life of little Pepe, his forbidden desire, and how it's starting to rip apart his relationship with a loved one. Sounds a tad bit too dramatic? Well, that's how we like it. Jovitt adds to the hoolah with an insider's look at Filipinos and their pets.

A: Nay, gusto ko ng aso.
B: Pepe, hindi nga pwede.
A: Bakit, nay? Bakit???
B: Basta. Ayoko.

A: Ma, I want a dog.
B: You can't have any, Pepe.
A: Why, ma? Why???
B: Because I said so. That's why.

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Special thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent once again.

Music in this episode:
"Molotov" by Narda and
"Save You" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 2:09 AM | 6 comments

Monday, Apr 07, 2008

Newbs - Hi Hello! Fine Ok lang!

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Pop quiz hot shot. What do Filipinos say to greet each other? If you just answered "mabuhay", then this lesson is for you. Cris and Jov discuss how to greet the Filipino way, and Jovitt talks about different variations of the word "dude" in Filipino.

A: Hoy pare!
B: Kamusta brad?
A: Ok lang. Ikaw?
B. Ganoon pa rin.

A: Hey man!
B: How are you bro?
A: I’m doing ok. How about you?
B: Same old.

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Our Music in this episode:
"Hello Moto" by The Itchyworms
and
"Neon Lights" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 8:38 PM | 15 comments

Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008

Newbs - Where’s the bathroom? Ay, ganoon ba?

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Ever had to go to bathroom real bad and didn't have a clue where the bathroom was? Well, in this episode of KalyeSpeak, Cris and Mickey teach you how to ask where the golden promise of bowel relief lies. Just beware of the misguiding answers of the occasional uncaring ates. Is it really to the left or the right?? Also, Jovitt also does some research on the state of public bathrooms in the Philippines and tells us where best to go when number 2 comes knocking on your door.

A: Ate, ate! Saan yung banyo?
B: Sa kanan.
A: Ate! Wala naman eh!
B: Ay, ganoon ba? Sa kaliwa pala.

A: Miss, miss! Where's the bathroom?
B: To the right.
A: Miss! There wasn't any!
B: Oh, is that so? To the left then.

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Special Thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent for this episode!

Music we used for this episode:

"Astro" by Radioactive Sago Project
and
"Warmth" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 1:46 AM | 1 comments

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