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 Things to Do in Prison ... in the PhilippinesPosted on Jul 20, 2007
Filipino prisoners feel the “funk of forty thousand years” and perform with eerie skillfulness the entire music video for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” In case you needed it, this is further proof that the world remains a very strange place. A must-see, especially on a Friday. (Via BoingBoing) Watch the video here, or follow this link to watch it on PoeTV Advertisement Previous item: 'Daily Show' Slams a Night of Bad 'Burlesque' Next item: Michael Moore and Stephen Colbert, Strange Bedfellows Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment
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By trey, October 9, 2007 at 6:30 pm #
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Anyone seen this yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDTCKS4qXM8
Report thisBy Reihn, August 30, 2007 at 12:54 am #
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First of all, they are not forced and this is not a punishment, this is just a simple flag ceremony routine until they figured out that the inmates would be more disciplined if they do something fun together thus they began dancing.
ANd hello, filipinos know how to speak english even kindergarten kids understands that language.
THIS iS REAL.
Report thisBy phil Berry, July 27, 2007 at 11:35 am #
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everybody in whole cell block…
Report thiswas dancin’ to the jailhouse rock!
By Learnmore Disa, July 26, 2007 at 10:38 am #
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Byron F. Garcia, the guy who’s put the video on his YouTube channel, is the director of this prison in Cebu. His sister Gwen is governor of the Cebu province. He’s got so many positive reactions to his videos you can expect him to produce many more of them. Maybe we should persuate him to reenact “Duality” by Slipknot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xps7AM8HbjE
Report thisSo that the poor marionettes of his longings for internet fame can smash the whole funky prison to pieces. If you know something more about Garcia - please leave a comment at my blog. It’s in German. Sorry.
By liza, July 26, 2007 at 1:23 am #
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HELLO Philippines and hello world! Those Western perverts who are shameful of this video are sore losers! You should be very shameful to yourselves, coz this only happens here in PI and yeah WE GOT TALENT. This is impressive and should be looked upon by Americans (especially those perverts) in Abu Graib prison whose only talent is forcing the detainees into sex and slavery!
Oh did I mention we are good English speakers too? America is part of our history.
Report thisBy palakangbisaya, July 25, 2007 at 2:47 am #
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yep that’s true. CPDRC is just a block away from where I work. Rumor is that the prison will host a production number.
Report thisCPDRC has also been quite visible lately. Inmates doing community service and stuff.
By Mr. Pogi, July 24, 2007 at 3:26 pm #
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There’s no way this is real. I’ve been in the Philippines a few times, and it’s definitely true that they are a very musical and dance oriented culture, but to get this many criminals together to act out the Thriller video seems more than a little far fetched.
Report thisBy perri, July 24, 2007 at 11:13 am #
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They need to get down like this at Gitmo!
Report thisBy Ethyl, July 22, 2007 at 7:33 pm #
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Uh, English is an official language of the Phillipines.
Report thisBy David, July 22, 2007 at 11:59 am #
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Can’t wait for Pussycat Dolls’ “Dontcha Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me ?”
Report thisBy greenback, July 22, 2007 at 3:54 am #
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This looks too staged to be true. also, if this is the Philippines, why does it say INMATE on the t-shirts? INMATE is an english word last I checked.
Report thisBy tdad, July 22, 2007 at 3:03 am #
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I’m a Filipino and all I have to say about this is that I hope I’m not related to any of these people ... especially the lady boy.
Report thisBy QuyTran, July 20, 2007 at 10:34 pm #
Hey, you must be careful and never let any younger inmates sleeping with Jackson.
Report thisBy Chaseme, July 20, 2007 at 6:12 pm #
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These guys must have committed some pretty heinous crimes to be forced to practice this to such perfection. What’s more, the warden must have a sick obsession with the Jackson video.
Now, if Americans can get Federal prisoners to out perform this group, with cheney and bush playing the lead roles (bush as the ladyboy) justice would be served.
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