Saturday, December 11, 2010

A German star is born...

2011 Audi R18 Race Car

WOWIES! Audi made a new Le Mans Prototype! This new Audi Le Mans Prototype is called the R18.

Wow! This Audi LMP has a meaner look. This meaner look will scare the opponents out of the 24 Hour Le Mans Race for good, but is this greater than other Audi Le Mans Prototypes?

Scoop:

Final three K-On!! Character CDs debut! Commercialization starts at January!

Who've enjoyed five K-On!! Character Image CDs, from Yui to Azusa? You know, CD number 1 to number 5?

Don't think it's done because Pony Canyon unveiled the last three of the K-On!! Character Image CDs, based on the second season of K-On!!

Character Image 6: Ui Hirasawa (CV: Madoka Yonezawa)

Character Image 7: Nodoka Manabe (CV: Chika Fujito)


NEW! Character Image 8: Jun Suzuki (CV: Yoriko Nagata)


I'm serious because this was confirmed from the official site.

Commercialization starts at January 19, 2011. Hurry up and pre-order it.





Citroen C-ZERO

2011 Citroen C-ZERO

Zero, meaning none or a blank, which also means no value. In hybrid car terms, the number "zero" refers to zero emissions, a huge step for the clean future of the automotive industry. At the center of the number zero, the Citroen C-ZERO is born to be a zero, zero emissions for Europe.

Under the partnership between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors, the Citroen C-ZERO is based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric hybrid compact. Aside from that, Peugeot also uses the i-MiEV platform for its European OEM, the Peugeot i0n.

As a 100% Electric Vehicle, the Citroen C-ZERO is powered with the magnet synchronous motor, capable of releasing a power output of 64 bhp EEC/3,000-6,000 rpm and the torque output of 180 Nm/2,000 rpm. This motor is powered with the 330-volt lithium-ion battery system, which was sourced from Mitsubishi Motors in Japan.

Recharging the C-ZERO is simple as charging your portable devices. The C-ZERO comes with the 220-volt plug that can be charged to about 30 minutes to six hours.

My thoughts about the C-ZERO:
Since both the Citroen C-ZERO and the Peugeot i0n were made by Mitsubishi Motors, responsible for the i-MiEV, both of these eco cars were equipped with the YF41 electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Both of these were offered exclusively for the European markets. Consider these a European-Japanese agreement when it comes for the future of the automotive industry going green.

Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen

An automotive recall like a Korean drama... [UPDATE]

Check this scoop:

Hyundai's Santa Fe:

and Kia's Sorento


Both of these Korean SUVs are a favorite among Philippine car enthusiasts because of the CRDi R eVGT diesel engine. It seems both of the Philippines' favorite crossovers are suffered from a major recall due to defective brakes!

Only the latest versions (built from September to November 2010) were affected by this said recall. Seems sad but this recall is much more of a Korean drama...

Hurry up and better get these two fixed! Owners, get these fixed at your dealers. I'm not sure if both the Philippine distributors of Hyundai (HARI) and Kia (Columbian) made an announcement about this recall...

Well, back to watch some Korean dramas...

Update: Turns out only those made in North America were affected by the recall. The ones we had were made from South Korea, so in other words, we're safe.

Limited-edition, Japan-only, Renault Sport Clio (Lutecia) marks the end...

2011 Renault Lutecia Sport Complete (J)

It's been great that the Renault Sport Clio (Lutecia in Japan) was been the most enjoyable Renault hot hatch ever made. This car may be sold in other countries but in Japan, this is the climax.

For that, Renault Japon offered a special edition called the Renault Sport Lutecia Complete and its limited to just 30 units. This special edition doesn't seem to be special, especially when the interior comes with the RS monitor (found on the Renault Sport Megane).

Why call it Complete? European countries still sold the Renault Sport Clio but why try to end its Japanese sales of the Renault Sport Lutecia? Is it because it will give way to the Japan launch of the new Renault Sport Megane?

Source (Japanese only):

"No more brushing!"

What just happened on December 10 episode on Bubble Gang Kin-Z?

- Nightclub gags raided by cops

- Blind date with a proxy

- On another episode of Cheche Bureche; Bureche (Michael V) got some kind of a manicure/pedicure kit because she wants to be manicure or pedicure (or whatever) for the Christmas party, but Cheche (Ogie Alcasid) doesn't know how to. The result, total pain to Bureche's feet! AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!

- Emotions perfume for sale!

- Bubble Gang spoofs the commercial of "Most Powerful Surf Bar with micro brushes", and gagged as "the most powerful Burf bar!"

- Rap Caroling (Rap Battle Christmas style)! A Rap Battle between Target & B2Y (Michael V) versus Batas & Snoop Ogie Doogie (Ogie Alcasid) fusing rap and caroling for fun. We got choked by these rappers!

- some reality show got the host divorced

- Who needs Santa Claus when they got the Santa Clown!

Bata, Bata, Tayo'y Tumula once again...

What just happened on the December 10 episode on TV5's Lokomoko U?

- Christmas gags are more fun to give than gifts

- It's time to bring the Kinder Two students on the stage for the third time as Bata, Bata, Tayo'y Tumula is here again for some tula jokes! Seems that the ibon and the pagong has one ending sentece; "Huwag lang ibabaon baka lumabas ang sipon!" This is one heck of a kinder riot on Lokomoko U!

- The mice and rats from Keso City come caroling with us with the mousy versions of their Christmas songs.

- another episode of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain. After Ampy (Valeen Montenegro) and Blue (Empoy) arguing each other, it seems that Blue tries his best to win Pinky's heart. Whoops!
He even mentioned Zombies, Plants vs. Zombies (a popular Facebook game), but who will be the father of Pinky's newborn child? Tune in next week...

- Is it Adam? An Apple? Naked in the garden? Mechado? Menudo? Cooking Oil? Mang Tomas? Monay? Mangosteen? No, it's another round of laugh trip with JC and Rainier on Pinoy Brainless! ROFL

Friday, December 10, 2010

Fuga Hybrid vs. Crown Hybrid

Nissan's first hybrid luxury sedan, the Fuga Hybrid (known as the Infiniti M35 Hybrid)


Toyota's Crown Hybrid


Both are premium JDM VIP luxury hybrid sedans built for wealthy Japanese executives. Yes, these were VIP hybrids for the Japanese VIPs. I wonder which of these hybrid knights is my pick?

CASE ONE:
Based on the Nissan Fuga (Infiniti M) Y51, the Nissan Fuga Hybrid is the first of Nissan's kind and part of the Nissan Pure Drive range. What surprises me is the VQ35HR engine with the added electric motor. As a hybrid, the Nissan Fuga Hybrid has the best fuel economy in its class thanks to the fuel economy of 19.0km/L. It is fitted with a 7-speed Semi-Automatic Transmission. With that fuel economy, imagine how far can you go with the new Fuga Hybrid. In the interior side, the new Fuga Hybrid boasts exceptional hospitality and relaxation because of the forest aircon, BOSE Surround Sound System, and the optional VIP Package to up the ante on the brougham's comfort zone for the executives. A hybrid brougham I want to get my hands on it...

CASE TWO:
When the 13th generation Toyota Crown was launched in February 2008, this generation marks the debut of the Crown Hybrid variant. The Crown Hybrid was based on the 2007 Toyota Crown Hybrid Concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and it was on sale since May 2008, following with the minor change at February 2010 (along with the Athlete and the Royal Saloon). Sadly, the Crown Hybrid's fuel efficiency of 15.8km/L was not good enough against the Fuga Hybrid. The interior is a bit fine for me but I personally prefer the inside of the Fuga Hybrid because its is far more luxurious than the Crown Hybrid. The only good point for the Crown Hybrid is the CVT.

As they said, the Nissan Fuga Hybrid is the most fuel efficient in its class. My big advantages for the Fuga Hybrid is the fuel economy, the comfort, the style, and the brougham spirit only executives can offer. The Crown Hybrid is a bit less of a luxury and the interior is a bit cheaper by the dozen. So I'll go with the Fuga Hybrid.

Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-10-10

Here's the December 10 Tongue Tarang Tongue jokes from ABS-CBN's Banana Split earlier:

Pinoy: Kahit Na
Spanish: Masque Papano

Pinoy: Sunog balat ng babae
Japanese: Paso Kateh?

Pinoy: Mabilis magpatakbo
Spanish: Primera segunda tersera quarta quinta vroom vroom

Pinoy: Ang ibig kong sabihin
Japanese: Wataminasei

Pinoy: Maitim na tao
Spanish: Tostado

Pinoy: Eew kadiri!
Japanese: Yak yokko

Pinoy: Sira ipin
Spanish: La sipilyo tartar

Pinoy: Ayoko na kumain
Japanese: Hako Butsokna

Oh wait, RR Enriquez showcased the three O.A. (over active) stuff in "ANG O.A. MO!" such as "when you're wife is angry at your salary but just a small amount", "life vests and life boats ready but no typhoons, just rain showers", and "your pet is pregnant".

Also on the Banana Split mini-series titled "The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers", after Noli (Jayson Gainza), Julius (Badji Mortiz), and Kuring (Nina Jose) were arrested by cops, Ted (Jason Francisco) faces against the villain dressed in black again. The villain in black defeated Ted and send him to something extreme... Will Ted be saved? Find out on Monday in the new Banana Split mini-series titled The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers!

Gotcha Makulit! You're the 1 Series M Coupe after all!

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe interior

Ha! After teasing us with heavily camouflaged prototypes, pics, and videos, it seems that BMW M Power revealed the much anticipated 1 Series M Coupe after all!

GOTCHA!


Ready for its NAIAS launch this January and commercialization starts this Summer 2011, this would be the best addition to the BMW M range.

For me, I think this car's a bit too little too late because of the upcoming BMW 1-Series hatch coming soon next year, but this M Coupe will rock our hearts!

It's suspicious that BMW M Power nicknamed the 1 Series M Coupe the "Pirate" because it has a characteristics of a pirate. ARRRRGGHH!

Whoa, no time for pirate stuff OK? This 1 Series M Coupe is the real 1 Series M Coupe, coming next year!

Who's ready?

The different faces of the DS3...

2011 Citroen DS3

As a big fan of Citroen's hot hatch, the DS3, the first of the Citroen DS (Different Spirit) range, I love the way the DS3 behaves, especially I tried it on Forza Motorsport 3 (from the DLC and now the Ultimate Collection). Not only the DS3 is eco-friendly because of the diesel engine, this is truly a fun to drive hot hatch. I never realized that this anti-retro hot hatch has several faces on their own; two are for racing purposes and one is a very special one.

2011 Citroen DS3 Racing

Seen here is the Citroen DS3 Racing, the special modified version of the DS3, limited to just 1,000 units (not sure if its sold out already). This special DS3 comes with the 1.6 THP 200 engine, releasing a power output of just 202ps and it comes equipped with the six-speed manual transmission.

The coolest DS3 we wish to have...

2010 Citroen DS3 R3

2010 Citroen DS3 Rally Car Prototype
These two DS3 hatches are for racing purposes only (and every Forza 3 player who owned the DS3 can replicate these); first is the DS3 R3, this racing-spec DS3 is made for tarmac rally racing and suited under the FIA Group R3 regulations. The second is the DS3 all kitted up for next year's World Rally Championship with Loeb and Ogier piloting this... The DS3 will be the official Citroen Rally Car for next year's WRC, replacing the C4.

2011 Citroen DS3

The Citroen DS3 is an anti-retro hot hatch, and this is a perfect rally machine for the pros. I really really like the way the DS3 has been; fast, eco-friendly, and fun to drive!

Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mitsuoka Like

2011 Mitsuoka Like


With the inception of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (an electric vehicle based on the Mitsubishi i), and PSA Peugeot Citroen readies for the rebadged versions such as the i0n and the C-Zero, it seems that Mitsuoka is joining the OEM bandwagon as it released the i MiEV-based Like electric vehicle.

Like (Japanese: Raiku, 雷駆) is Mitsuoka's first electric vehicle that was based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The front view of the Like is a different point of view because it's part of Mitsuoka's tradition to redesign cars out from existing ones such as the March-based Viewt, or the Corolla-based Galue 2-04. One glance at the Like's front view and you may be shocked by its eccentric face.

With the eccentric view, the Like is powered with the Mitsubishi YF41 electric engine. It operates at the power output of 64PS/3,000-6,000rpm and the torque output of 18.4kg-m/0-2,000rpm. The charge outlet for the Like hybrid can be about 100-200V, so its best to plug it in the right outlet.

My thoughts about the Like:

The Mitsubishi i MiEV-based Mitsuoka Like has an eccentric front view but with the heart of a true eco car becuase this is Mitsuoka's first electric vehicle designed for Mother Nature. I might think of it as a crowning glory of electric vehicles but the Like is the most eccentric electric vehicle designed for someone special...

Photo: Mitsuoka Motor Co., Ltd.

Are you the 1-Series M Coupe?!



This...is...fabulous!

Terrific! The true look of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is shown in the clip!

How can I react if the 1-Series M Coupe will be revealed at the NAIAS next month?

Learn more at:

Well, guess I had fun with my mock-up of the BMW 1 M Coupe test mule at Forza 3 (actually an ordinary BMW 1 Coupe kitted with aero parts and designed to look like the 1 M Coupe mule)

A BMW 1 Series M Coupe Prototype at Forza 3? Nein, someone designed it...

Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-08-10 (and Melai's tips to avoid being snatched during Christmas shopping)

Here's the Tongue Tarang Tongue from the December 8 episode of Banana Split:

Pinoy: Ang laki ng chips
Spanish: Nachong Macho

Pinoy: Nilait
Japanese: Kinucha

Pinoy: Nagbabasa ng pabaliktad
Spanish: Atras abante

Pinoy: Naglalasing
Japanese: Tumotoma

Pinoy: Erich Gonzales
Spanish: Katorse

Pinoy: Asong nagkakakalkal
Japanese: Hokkai-dog

Pinoy: Pampatuan
Spanish: Di inosente

Pinoy: Maraming nainom
Japanese: Yamoshasumuka

Oh, and I almost forgot, for those who don't want to get snatched by snatchers during Christmas shopping times, our favorite problem solver, Melai Cantiveros, is here for top 5 tips in M3: Melai Mo Magwork

5. Place a dumbbell on your bag so when snatched, the snatcher can't escape due to the dumbbell's weight!

4. Wear pocket-less pants and hide your wallet on a secret pocket

3. Your jewelries and accessories can be placed at your dog so the dog will scare the snatcher!

2. Dress yourself in reverse!

1. Add an alarm on your bag (but not a wang-wang!)

Rally-ready Megane RS a go!

2010 Renault Megane RS

I love the new Renault Sport Megane since I tried it on Forza Motorsport 3 as one of the DLC cars from the past (and now included in the Forza 3 Ultimate Collection) because of its technology inspired from the Formula One. It seems that the Renault Sport Megane takes on a new role as the tarmac rally package, known as the Renault Sport Megane N4, has just been fleshed out.

2010 Renault Megane RS N4

With pricing remains unknown, the Renault Sport Megane has everything made for tarmac rally purposes only!

It seems that somebody playing Forza 3 are trying to replicate the design of the Megane RS N4 and take it for a virtual spin! Good luck replicating your Megane RS on Forza 3! Hope I'll check if this one is on the storefront...

In partial terms of "Omotenashi"

Omotenashi, Japanese for hospitality, is the main concept of the new Nissan Teana J32. Since the Nissan Teana debuted in the Philippines since the PIMS 2010, the word "omotenashi" has been spread for those who want to take a glimpse on this new premium midsize sedan.


Now, according to an article from Top Gear Philippines, Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. debuted a 3.5L V6 version of the Nissan Teana, and the pricing is just under the 2 million peso mark due to the JPEPA partnership. How's that for the word Omotenashi?

Most people looking for fuel efficiency can go for the 2.5L variant but for those looking for more of a "Brougham VIP", can go for the 3.5L variant. See if they care...

Monday, December 6, 2010

Your Tongue Tarang Tongue for 12-06-10

Here's the Tongue Tarang Tongue joke from the December 6 episode of ABS-CBN's Banana Split;

Pinoy: Madumi
Spanish: Duminador! Duminador!

Pinoy: Nakaka-umay
Japanese: Kami Sawa

Pinoy: Padala ni Mister
Spanish: Door to Door!

Pinoy: Matakaw
Japanese: Mashiba

Pinoy: Mabilisan lang
Spanish: Panandale! Panandale!

Pinoy: Matanda na
Japanese: Mahonda

Pinoy: Hinalikan ang boy
Spanish: Besame Muchacho

Pinoy: Maraming mga Lolo at Lola
Japanese: Gurami-Rami

Too darn funny. Like Ted (Jason Francisco) licked the wrong one (thought it was liver spread, but it was poop!) on The Amazing Microwave Pandesal Rangers, or Rizza Masahista (RR Enriquez) bringing in her duplicate copy of Rizza herself!

SM5 V6 2.5!



On December 3, 2010, Renault-Samsung Motors launched the much awaited flagship grade for the premium midsize sedan known as the SM5 (now also in Europe as the Renault Latitude). For those who reside in Korea, you're in luck because there was a Nissan-sourced VQ 2.5-litre V6 engine found on the Nissan Skyline and Teana added in the engine choice. Now, Korean customers can choose either an entry level 2.0L variant or the new flagship 2.5L V6 variant for the new SM5.

This is Korea's first. The first Korean sedan to be fitted with the 2.5L V6 engine sourced from a Japanese car company.

However, even when fitted with the new V6 engine on the new SM5, its still can't beat the Kia K5 because of the performance index.

Scoop (Korean only):

infinite synthesis

infinite synthesis


Most fans of To Aru Kagaku no Railgun always recognize fripSide, responsible for the opening themes from the Railgun anime such as "only my railgun" and "Level 5 -Judgelight-". They also sang "future gazer", the theme song from the Railgun OVA.

OK, time for my Saten-Uiharu fanfic to describe what's in the album...

Uiharu: What's this?


Saten: It's fripSide's 1st album, titled infinite sythesis!


Uiharu: infinite synthesis?


Saten: Correct!


Uiharu: What's in this album? I wanna hear it, Saten-san.


Saten: This album contains 13 fripSide tracks, including our favorite songs such as only my railgun, LEVEL5-judgelight-, and future gazer. (Giggle) Can't wait to listen on this CD!


Uiharu: Let me listen to that too!


Saten: Of course!

OK, no time for fanfic, but anyway this CD features 13 tracks most fripSide fans will love, including songs from the Railgun anime. There is also a song titled "everlasting" that was heard on the "Ah! My Goddess!" Volume 42 OVA (you know in Japan, there was an OVA included as a limited-edition on that Ah My Goddess manga).

LIMITED EDITION:
Not only fripSide fans can enjoy this album, there's a limited edition DVD included. This DVD includes the music video of "everlasting", behind the scenes of this music video, TV commercial, and meet fripSide on a documentary called HISTORY OF fripSide 2009-2010. Also on the limited edition is a 12-page booklet.

If Uiharu and Saten had the time to listen to this CD, maybe everyone's going to love fripSide's 1st Full Album courtesy from Geneon Universal!

TRACK LISTINGS:
1. only my railgun(TVアニメ「とある科学の超電磁砲」オープニングテーマ)
2. LEVEL5-judgelight-(TVアニメ「とある科学の超電磁砲」後期オープニングテーマ)
3. everlasting(「ああっ女神さまっ 第42巻限定版」OAD主題歌)
4. late in autumn
5. future gazer(OVA「とある科学の超電磁砲」オープニングテーマ)
6. 悲しい星座
7. crossing over
8. closest love
9. meditations
10. trusty snow
11. lost answer
12. eternal pain
13. stay with you

Action-packed Goin Bulilit special!

Goin Bulilit special episode - Huwag Mo Akong Galitin

Last November 28, we enjoyed a very special Christmas episode of Goin Bulilit titled "Sa Araw ng Pasko".

On December 5, 2010, Goin Bulilit aired an awesome action-packed special episode titled "Huwag Mo Akong Galitin (Don't Make Me Mad)". A special episode is about an ex-convict (Nash Aguas) who was freed from prison to start a new life. He was imprisoned because of the snatcher situation, where he was going to save a female victim from a snatcher but the female victim turned out to be the snatcher and the victim was a policeman.

He was going to undo his past (and his cowardliness)...

A tale of revenge never tasted this sweet. Revenge is a dish best served cold, but in this Goin Bulilit special, revenge never tasted this delicious.

Better get out of here before I get blown up by some Stinger missile!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Since Summer 2010, Cadillac unveiled the new CTS Coupe and CTS-V Coupe for those who are looking for grand touring comfort whatever they want. They loved the new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe because of its aggressive character and a supercharged V8 engine. If I choose between the Caddy CTS-V Coupe or the Audi RS5, I would choose the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe because it has more horsepower than the Audi RS5. Hah, no other European high-performance coupes can take out the CTS-V Coupe.

With the CTS-V comes with the Sedan and Coupe, there's a newcomer to the Cadillac CTS-V family, and it was based on the CTS Sport Wagon. A CTS-V Sport Wagon? Would that be even possible? This high-performance wagon isn't quite a possible strategy for General Motors, but I think this is more of a threat to the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate. With the E63 AMG Estate's power output is 518HP, then the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon's power is 556HP! Now this made-in-North-America high-performance sports tourer has something shared from its sedan and coupe variants to take out these Euro-born monsters.

The CTS-V carries the same features from the CTS-V sedan and coupe such as control arm front suspension, Multi-Link rear suspension, Brembo brakes, dual-mode Magnetic Ride Control, Bose 5.1 surround sound system, standard navigation system, and a choice of two transmission types; a 6-speed 6L90 automatic or a 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual. Most enthusiasts prefer the manual variant because the manual transmission is part of being a true sports car and this can also be applied on the CTS-V Wagon.

My thoughts about the CTS-V Wagon:

Is it fine to have a high performance wagon for me? I think this is awkward for me but who cares, this is a American high-performance wagon. This will promise to blow away the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate at the inch of its power output. This CTS-V Wagon is one angry fire-breathing sports wagon!

Will this be a hit? I can't tell...

Photo: General Motors

Honda CR-Z at GT5







Seems that the world's first sport hybrid car from Honda made its first appearance at a racing video game, especially Gran Turismo 5.

Driving the Honda CR-Z in Gran Turismo 5 feels like I'm driving the CR-Z for real.

Boy, am I glad that I had my first taste on the world's first hybrid sport car. Most say its a dull ride, others said this is a true eco warrior.

The best 2010 cars according to Top Gear

It's almost the end of the year, and it seems everyone's favorite car magazine (and TV car magazine show), Top Gear has the list of their best cars of 2010. Here's the list:

Car of the Year and Small Car of the Year - CITROEN DS3

Hypercar of the Year - KOENIGSEGG AGERA

Cabrio of the Year - MASERATI GRANCABRIO

Grand Tourer of the Year - BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

Hot Hatch of the Year - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

Family Car of the Year - BMW 520d TOURING

Engine of the Year - FIAT TWIN AIR

Coupe of the Year - PEUGEOT RCZ

Luxury Car of the Year - JAGUAR XJ

Jeremy's Car of the Year - PAGANI ZONDA R

James's Car of the Year - BUGATTI VEYRON SUPERSPORT 

Richard's Car of the Year - PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS


Seems that Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond never get their hands dirty to make the list of the best cars of 2010...

I wonder if someone from Top Gear Philippines made their own list of best 2010 cars...





"I'm Bang... James Bang"

What happened in the December 4 episode on ABS-CBN's Banana Split:

- fresh showbiz news at Balitang Siksik Showbiz Edition (Yeah, glad to be back, Angelica...)

- More Christmas jokes

- Kuya Keem (John Prats) tells more on basketball. Some basketball maniac interrupts Kuya Keem and Kuya Keem challenges this basketball maniac to a one-on-one battle. Kuya Keem won. Now you know.

- Banana Split commercial spoof! They spoofed the Vaseline sachet commercial, gagged as Gaseline

- Ryan Bang spoofs James Bond as "James Bang"

- some dances

We had fun at the first episode of Laugh Out Loud

The new show, Laugh Out Loud, is the next big thing since Just For Laughs and Wow Mali (now Wow Meganon). It was hosted by the charismatic Luis Manzano and Alodia Gosiengfiao (most anime fans remember her as the Cosplay Queen of the Philippines and she was "aIDOLa", one of the Ani-Mates from Animax Asia) and features nothing more but a variety of gags and pranks that made them go LOL.

In the pilot episode, Luis and Alodia invited a group of guests such as Ketchup, Empoy, Alwyn Uytingco, JM De Guzman, and Alyson Lualhati as the Laugh Team for the week. Pranks include Papa Picture (where a female gets one male to get pictured together), Jurassic I.D. (you can't gain access with a super large, carton-made, ID card), Parte People (use different body parts to gain access), Celeb Taxi (who's going to the CR after long taxi trips with a guest star driver?), Please Evacuate (someone at the office gets a surprise visit the CR!), and Electricute (someone who seats at the bench was unknowingly shocked by electric sounds).

That show is much more like Just For Laughs because of the gags pulled to trick other people for fun. I love it! I laughed at it! I enjoyed it!

Hope I can tune in next week for more gags and pranks on LOL!