MUSING – Here are some amusing signs of the times.
Wanted: Sexy tindera with experience.
Right beside Funeraria Mabuhay is a tombstone maker, Lito Lapida.
Amid established fastfood joints are: Mang Donald, Violybee, and Mekeni Rogers (obviously owned by a native of Pampanga).
Bakery: Bread Pit. Anak ng Tinapay.
Internet cafe: Cafe Pindot.
Flower shop: Susan’s Roses (more endearing than amusing, a tribute of sorts to Susan Roces).
Shoe repair shop: Dr. Shoe Bago
Laundry shop: Summa cum Laundry
Pet shop: Petness First. Another one is: Pakita Mo Pet Mo. Still another one: Pussies and Bitches.
Parlor: Cut & Face. (The one this columnist goes to is: True Cut.) There’s one called: Pinoy Big Barber. How about Hair Dot Comb? Or Saudia Hairlines?
Balut seller: Starducks.
Copy center: Pakopya ni Edgar.
Boxing gym: Blow Jab.
Laundrymat : Star Wash: Attack of the clothes. Another one: Wash Your Problem.
Squid stall: Pusit to the Limit.
Water refilling station: Wa-Thirst.
Lugawan: Gee Congee.
Peanut vendor cart : Mani ni Papa, Fishball cart: Eat My Balls.
Taxicab: Income Taxi.
Goto resto: Goto Ko Pa. Goto Heaven.
Massage parlor service: Massage only. God is watching.
Party needs shop: Balloon-Balloonan.
Beerhouse: Chickpoint.
Fresh chicken store: Dina (owner’s name) Fresh Chicken.
Secondhand store (ukay-ukay): 2nd Time Around.
