Where are you from? “I’m from Ateneo!” Really? I thought you’re from San Andres Bukid

I hate this douche bag for 2 reasons. 


First he kissed the sexiest, most delicious popstar alive. 


Second, when Katy asked her where he's from, this kid answered without blinking an eye, "I'm from L.A.!" 


Really??? You were part of a tv program that has the term "Pinoy" on it. You were staying here in the Philippines for God knows how long already, yet you chose to answer L.A.?! Why, if I may ask? Does it make you look less pogi if you say you live in some freaking condominium in Quezon City? Does L.A. sounds cooler?


It reminded me about an incident a few years back when Side A vocalist Joey Generoso asked a certain gay-dude from the audience the same question? "Where are you from?" 


Instead of saying, I'm from Alabang Muntinlupa or I'm from Angono Rizal, the dude said, "I'm from Arneo..! Woohhoooo!"


Why do people always do this?


If you take it at face value, the question "Where are you from?" I most (but not all) occasions seeks an origin, a place, a city where you currently resides or where you are staying for a long time.


Regular people understand this but still refuse to give the answer required by the circumstances. Most of the time people answered this with places or associations they think would make them more socially attractive. 


For instance, a guy who lives in Payatas, Quezon City but who also works for Procter & Gamble may give the name of his office as an answer instead of the place where he lives at. Of course a prestigious company like P&G would give him more pogi points than the place formerly associated with tons of garbage and poverty. 


Is there anything wrong with this tendencies? Hell yeah! It's misleading. Worst, if people figured, you're not answering the simple question correctly, it makes you look like a ass.