
8 Superpowers that All Pinoy Commuters Possess
By Beatriz Tan Saldua
Commuting is no easy feat, especially in a Third World country where public transportation leaves much to be desired and carmaggedon-level traffic is a weekly occurrence. Apart from post-traumatic stress disorder, killer thighs from walking and a severe case of dehydration, what do we have to show for our amazing feats of survival day after day?
Why, superpowers of course!
8. Enhanced Flexibility
7. Superhuman Speed
6. Invulnerability
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This superpower gives us immunity against several forms of damage, whether it’s physical, mental or spiritual. Sadly, we are numb from the daily grind; the traffic is just something we’ve already accepted. In other words: manhid. “Hay. Late na naman ako.”
5. Telepathy
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We commuters can communicate through facial expressions, eye rolls and through other non-audible means. We already know how to interpret each other’s body language. It’s when you’re in a full jeepney and the dispatcher shouts, “Apat pa oh, kanan kaliwa!” and you and your seatmates are all like “Saan banda?” through eye contact and sighs.