12.28.2018

Having a transgender in Miss Universe

"I think It was a step in the right direction," sabi ko nung i-ambush interview ako ni Noe, officemate ko, one Monday morning kung kailan live na nangyayari ang coronation ng Miss Universe sa Thailand.

"Anong masasabi mo sa pagsali ni Spain sa Ms. Universe? Ako ayoko." Bungad niya sa akin as she extended her hand, as if holding an invisible microphone. She was not looking for a debate; interesting lang talagang pag-usapan yung issue.


So ayun nga, sabi ko, "I think it was a step in the right direction--"

"No!" Sabat ni Josh, another officemate. "Edi sa susunod, lahat na ng bansa puro transgender ang sasali."

"Parang ganyan din yung argument sa same-sex marriage," sabi ko, "Na kapag pinayagan ang same-sex marriage eh hindi na magpo-procreate ang tao dahil lahat na sila magpapakasal na sa same-sex."