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‘Marumi Ka Nga Pala’: Netizens Slam PBB Housemate Justin Dizon After Snide Remarks

‘Marumi Ka Nga Pala’: Netizens Slam PBB Housemate Justin Dizon After Snide Remarks

Dec 17, 2020   •   Kyzia Maramara

Let’s be honest here: many of us have… relaxed our personal hygiene habits since the pandemic started (i.e. madalas minsan, tinatamad tayong maligo). And we totally get it. It’s not like we have to go out into the real world, sweat it out in public transportation, and have to look and smell nice for anyone. So we really can’t judge. But when one Pinoy Big Brother housemate admitted to not taking regular baths, she got less than gracious reactions from one of her housemates. And the internet was not cool with his reaction. Here’s what went down.

 

It all started with this short clip:

“Pinaguusapan ka namin kasi ‘di ka naliligo,” the video started with Justin Dizon saying this to PBB housemate Jie-Ann Armero. He proceeded to dry his hands on Jie-Ann’s hair towel which obviously annoyed the latter. It could’ve been brushed off as playful banter (how many times have you done the same to a friend’s shirt?) but even though she was clearly uncomfortable, he didn’t stop there.

Justin joked that he wiped saliva on the towel. Jie-Ann simply shrugged it off, saying that she doesn’t care since it’s just water, she’s used to it anyway. But he followed it up with a remark: “Really? Sa bagay, marumi ka nga pala.”

 

Could his comment be a reference to this?

In her interview, Jie-Ann, who is from Sarangani, shares with Kuya how her hometown suffers from water shortage. They have to purchase clean water that costs P12 for each container, and since her family only has three containers (for cooking, cleaning, drinking), she sometimes skips taking a bath to conserve water.

 

Who is Justin Dizon, anyway?

If he seems familiar to you, that’s because he is one of those “social media activists” you’ve probably seen on your Twitter timelines before. Justin — whose tagline is “Ang Courageous Cabalen ng Pampanga” — was branded as a progressive who fights for the rights of underrepresented communities, which is why many netizens were dismayed by his behavior.

 

Netizens are enraged

Justin’s name climbed the trends with people demanding why a problematic person is being given a huge platform to “spread ignorance and hate” and ” bully another person who is a victim of a system.” Netizens are also attacking his brand as a woke social justice warrior, saying that he should walk his talk.

 

Check your privilege

The fact that Justin and the other housemates were so shocked by Jie-Ann’s hygiene habits shows just how privileged they are. Now, there’s nothing inherently wrong with privilege, but they should all be aware of the reality that not everyone in the country has the same access to clean, running water.

 

People are calling for his eviction

Let’s be real — he probably won’t be evicted any time soon. It’s people like Justin that make the show interesting, you don’t have to be an avid PBB watcher to know that. Case in point: he has already attracted the internet’s attention and people love drama. If you’re watching the show, better pack a lot of patience.

 

The real issue


We might forget about this mini-controversy months down the line, but we hope that more people will pay attention to the real issue: how so many Filipinos still don’t have access to clean water. Senator Manny Pacquiao, who hails from General Santos, is being dragged into the mess, with netizens asking why the billionaire boxer-politician (who is rumored to be gunning for the 2022 presidency) hasn’t done more for his former constituents.

 

But also: We shouldn’t put all the blame on Justin

We have to keep in mind that Pinoy Big Brother is a reality show that has been heavily edited and produced to manipulate the viewer’s emotions. That short clip has definitely not earned him any fans, but we shouldn’t be quick to judge his character based on this one moment of bad behavior.

There’s no excusing Justin’s problematic treatment of Jie-Ann, but we can’t deny that the show’s producers are actually encouraging these interactions. I mean, come on, look at how they orchestrated this super condescending segment:

Let’s hope this is a learning experience for Justin?

 

What do you think of Justin Dizon’s behavior on Pinoy Big Brother?


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