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[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Fun fact, 36 percent of bacolod is blind because their eyes keep popping out of their heads.

Life here is feast - karaoke - feast - karaoke ad infinitum and you can play on your phone in between.

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Given my preference for AYCE buffets, it's similar to how most countries are, haha, except everyone here has a microphone waiting to go in the next room.

It's pretty fun, a little hectic, but I'm only here for a couple weeks, so party after party is doable.