“Wow Slay”: This Twitter Trend Is Giving Us the Funniest Glimpses Into Conversations With Filipino Parents
Believe it or not, some parents like to respond with more than "K."
(SPOT.ph) There's nothing like a bond between parent and child. That Filipino parents are a product of Asian values and colonial influences make for an even more unique parenting style.
Now add texting quirks into the picture. Beyond the dry thumbs up and "ok" replies are Filipino parents who get lost in the emojis, failing to understand how comical they sound over Messenger chat.
Case in point: A trend that's been making rounds on Twitter asking people to share a text exchanges they've had with parents. Although it was intended for everyone, Filipinos were quick to jump on the bandwagon and pack the quote retweets with random (and often unhinged) conversations with their own parents. Some of them are downright savage...others, a little confused with how technology works.
Without further ado, here are 10 of the most amusing tweets that got more than a snort out of us (with a sentimental bonus at the end).
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Twitter thread on funny text conversations with Filipino parents
Of course, there are more heartfelt entries, too.