Mar on Mar: The candidate answers our questions, then we SWOT them
Before I proceed, I should mention that I worked with Roxas briefly, when he was guest co-host on this TV talk show I used to host. One day, while waiting for the show to begin, I heard him singing to himself. “And so you’re back,” he sang tonelessly, “from outer space…”
“That’s a gay anthem,” I pointed out.
“No, it isn’t,” he said.
“Yes, it is,” I said.
The following week, he said, “You’re right!”
I repeat this story not just because I’ve seen The Martian twice (it’s terrific), but because it highlights two things about Roxas: he did his due diligence (found out if “I Will Survive” is indeed a gay anthem) and admitted error. Come to think of it, Roxas is a terrible singer and maybe his handlers should let him sing at campaign sorties. This would show that he is able to laugh at his own expense, and demonstrate folksiness more effectively than having him lift sacks of produce.
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October 6th, 2015 at 18:13
“Don’t put too much make-up on; don’t make me look gay.” :P
October 6th, 2015 at 18:37
JRWL: No, it’s “Don’t put too much make-up ha; don’t make me look gay.”
That’s what Mar Roxas said when he was photographed for Flip. JRWL did everyone’s make-up. One of the few occasions JRWL agreed to do people’s make-up :p
October 7th, 2015 at 13:27
Can’t wait to read the next installment.
I’m beginning to like him… as a barista. Seriously, I’m starting to reconsider casting my vote for 2016. I think I won’t be embarrassed if I vote for him, win or lose.