Comments on: Migration, Sir Duncan, instant spouses and inflight Barry Manilow: final impressions of the Philippines

By: Søren

Søren — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:17:45 +0000

Dear esteemed colleagues, anthropologists!

Today I encountered the most enthralling group of cargo cult tribesmen. They had engineered what appeared in the shape of an aeroplane staircase, from the top of which they received gifts from the heavens. Will tell you more on my return.

Yours etc.
Sir Duncan

By: Matthew Lockwood

Matthew Lockwood — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:35:27 +0000

Caption context:
“Bongs didn’t look like this in my day…”

By: Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:08:52 +0000

Well I did have a go at discussing migration a few months ago http://www.oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/?p=10831

By: Andy Brown

Andy Brown — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:44:40 +0000

Great blog post! I’d also noticed the ‘Sir Andy’ phenomenon but hadn’t made the Arthurian connection. For Filipinos this is often combined with a nickname, so you hear things like Miss Baby and Sir Jesus.

PS: I’ve avoided balut for years but finally ate it on my last visit. It’s an experience you’ll never forget – http://bit.ly/NUJ22j

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:36:05 +0000

I also hope there’ll be more discussion about migration topics on your blog! Here’s a plug for an upcoming TED talk you may appreciate on just such a topic: http://www.tedxeastend.com/

By: Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:24:30 +0000

I specified no balut, no karaoke in advance, and amazingly, my wishes were respected! (I was a bit sorry about the karaoke, but not the balut)

By: Chris Roche

Chris Roche — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:19:50 +0000

Duncan
a)re the photocap competition: “Duncan sucking up to those convincing colleagues in Philippines” (guess which photo)

b) can’t believe you have not mentioned, or been subject to, the ’solidarity evening’ when your incompetence on guitar, rap, harmony singing, ability to express your cultural dramatic roots etc is ruthlessly exposed. Spill the beans!

By: Jessan

Jessan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:14:35 +0000

I forgot to mention that we bowed to King George III, but only from 1762 to 64. If it was any longer, I’m sure you would’ve seen more biscuits and teas served while you were here!

By: Inorisa Sialana-Elento

Inorisa Sialana-Elento — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:07:59 +0000

Halu Duncan,

Im getting interested with the first articulation of your impressions at the airport…Migration.

I hope there will be more discussion on Migration topics in your Blog…Pls do share also some readings and write-ups you have.

Norie