‘Tis the season to be fat

The Ear - The Freeman

December 20, 2023 | 12:00am

HO HO HO. After being teased repeatedly during family gatherings and Christmas parties that he had gained so much weight, a man finally thought of the perfect comeback.

“Pasko bitaw, okay ra nga mura ko’g dagway ni Santa Claus,” he would respond.

Those who heard the reply could only laugh in agreement

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