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The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets
Lourd Ernest Hanopol de Veyra is many things at front man of the band Radioactive Sago Project, TV personality, poet, award-winning writer, blogger, and now, author. His two-year-old blog This is a Crazy Planets has gained a large following on SPOT.ph, and his best works are now compiled in a book of the same title. With Lourd's various entries on everyday life's absurdities, This is a Crazy Planets mirrors Filipino pop culture in a way that is both humorous and endearing. "Lourd is able to say what we're dying to say, but can't-or can't articulate well enough," says Sison
116 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra
14 books317 followersLourd Ernest Hanopol de Veyra is a multi-awarded Filipino musician, poet, journalist, broadcast personality, and activist who first became famous for being the vocalist of Manila-based jazz rock band Radioactive Sago Project.
De Veyra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas.
As literary influences, de Veyra cites Beat movement writers such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. He explains, speaking as a fellow at the 45th UP National Writers Workshop:
“What I look for in poetry is an uneasy kind of energy. An energy that is already beyond the configuration of words and then assumes a density that is akin to music. At the heart of it all is jazz. Jazz, the manipulation of breath— the unleashing of breath, the holding of breath, the destruction of breath. The most basic unit of jazz is the swing and the breath. My primary influence is the Beat movement and I think my initial fascination for them was rather hinged on the wrong reasons: the radical visual arrangement of lines on the page, the profanity and the absurdity that struck my mind as a welcome relief from the stultifying archaisms of 17th-century English poetry force-fed on us by high school teachers. Here was, at long last, literature that spoke to me. It was in sympathy with the energy of free jazz and punk rock records that I was listening to at that time. Through the lyrics of punk rock and hardcore records, I had an inkling of how words can be more powerful than a guitar amplifier cranked up all the way to ten. My exposure to the poetry of Ginsberg and Kerouac opened me up to the world of possibilities. And I am obsessed with the idea of ‘possibility’. ‘Possibility’ is what art is all about. It is the constant wrestling with forms, styles, and structures. It is the idea that something better is always out there. It is about discontent. It is about discontent with the safe, the middling, the accepted, and the acceptable.”
He has thrice been a recipient of a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature - A Third prize in essay (English division) in 1999, a second prize in the same category in 2003; and a first prize in teleplay (Filipino division) in 2004.
When the hardcore punk band Dead Ends ended their 4 year hiatus, he became the band's lead guitarist in 1994, thus making Dead Ends a four piece band. Then, they recorded their comeback and final album, the influential Mamatay sa Ingay(1994), it was a different sound than their past materials, it was more of a crossover-thrash approach. When Dead Ends disbanded in 1996(because of Jay Dimalanta's passing). He also became a member of Al Dimalanta's new band Throw, with his brother Francis playing the bass.
De Veyra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas.
As literary influences, de Veyra cites Beat movement writers such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. He explains, speaking as a fellow at the 45th UP National Writers Workshop:
“What I look for in poetry is an uneasy kind of energy. An energy that is already beyond the configuration of words and then assumes a density that is akin to music. At the heart of it all is jazz. Jazz, the manipulation of breath— the unleashing of breath, the holding of breath, the destruction of breath. The most basic unit of jazz is the swing and the breath. My primary influence is the Beat movement and I think my initial fascination for them was rather hinged on the wrong reasons: the radical visual arrangement of lines on the page, the profanity and the absurdity that struck my mind as a welcome relief from the stultifying archaisms of 17th-century English poetry force-fed on us by high school teachers. Here was, at long last, literature that spoke to me. It was in sympathy with the energy of free jazz and punk rock records that I was listening to at that time. Through the lyrics of punk rock and hardcore records, I had an inkling of how words can be more powerful than a guitar amplifier cranked up all the way to ten. My exposure to the poetry of Ginsberg and Kerouac opened me up to the world of possibilities. And I am obsessed with the idea of ‘possibility’. ‘Possibility’ is what art is all about. It is the constant wrestling with forms, styles, and structures. It is the idea that something better is always out there. It is about discontent. It is about discontent with the safe, the middling, the accepted, and the acceptable.”
He has thrice been a recipient of a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature - A Third prize in essay (English division) in 1999, a second prize in the same category in 2003; and a first prize in teleplay (Filipino division) in 2004.
When the hardcore punk band Dead Ends ended their 4 year hiatus, he became the band's lead guitarist in 1994, thus making Dead Ends a four piece band. Then, they recorded their comeback and final album, the influential Mamatay sa Ingay(1994), it was a different sound than their past materials, it was more of a crossover-thrash approach. When Dead Ends disbanded in 1996(because of Jay Dimalanta's passing). He also became a member of Al Dimalanta's new band Throw, with his brother Francis playing the bass.
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July 18, 2011
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I've only heard about Lourd De Veyra through friends, because most of my friends are big fans of him. I've seen him every now and then on his TV5 segment, Word of the Lourd , and I have read some of his articles in his Spot.ph blog. But I was never really one who followed his stuff regularly. I wasn't really 100% excited to attend his book launch when I was invited, except that I can't really say no to a free, local book. Unfortunately, the launch happened on the night that tropical storm Falcon made an ocean of Manila.
I was glad when the publisher still sent me a book for review because despite my being a not-so-much-of-a-fan, I was curious about the book. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw how nice the book looked. Okay, it wasn't just nice, it was quite beautiful for a local publication. My fellow bloggers and I often complain about the print quality of the local books here, but The Best of This is a Crazy Planets is far superior than the others. The paper quality is nice, the cover design is pretty and illustrations/artwork were there for every article. I am delighted to see that it was affordable for its quality, too - P195 (less than 4 USD) is a pretty good price to pay for a book that looks this pretty.
That price is even more justified once you read what's inside. Like I said, I've only read a few of Lourd's articles online, so I was pretty new to his writing. Lourd De Veyra offers a funny, oftentimes sarcastic but very real commentaries on Philippine current events, people, culture and even showbiz. I found myself giggling and having to hold it back whenever I'm reading this in a public place. Some of them, I can't really relate to, some of them, I agree with, some of them, I just find really, really funny. Underneath its wit and sarcasm, Lourd's articles show a lot of truth in the current state of our country. It's not always pretty, and sometimes I feel bad when I realize that it is the ugly truth about the Philippines. But even so, Lourd never ever showed a hint of not liking his home country despite this truth (at least, that's the impression on me). It's like he writes it all out, shrugs and then says, "This is a crazy planet." Or planets.
Why buy this book when you can read it online? Well, if you're not enticed by the beautiful quality of this book and its relatively cheap price, think of it this way: you can read his articles even without Internet, even if you're in the remotest areas in this crazy planet we live in. And I think that's pretty much worth it, right?
The Best of This is a Crazy Planets is now available for Php195 in local bookstores nationwide.
I've only heard about Lourd De Veyra through friends, because most of my friends are big fans of him. I've seen him every now and then on his TV5 segment, Word of the Lourd , and I have read some of his articles in his Spot.ph blog. But I was never really one who followed his stuff regularly. I wasn't really 100% excited to attend his book launch when I was invited, except that I can't really say no to a free, local book. Unfortunately, the launch happened on the night that tropical storm Falcon made an ocean of Manila.
I was glad when the publisher still sent me a book for review because despite my being a not-so-much-of-a-fan, I was curious about the book. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw how nice the book looked. Okay, it wasn't just nice, it was quite beautiful for a local publication. My fellow bloggers and I often complain about the print quality of the local books here, but The Best of This is a Crazy Planets is far superior than the others. The paper quality is nice, the cover design is pretty and illustrations/artwork were there for every article. I am delighted to see that it was affordable for its quality, too - P195 (less than 4 USD) is a pretty good price to pay for a book that looks this pretty.
That price is even more justified once you read what's inside. Like I said, I've only read a few of Lourd's articles online, so I was pretty new to his writing. Lourd De Veyra offers a funny, oftentimes sarcastic but very real commentaries on Philippine current events, people, culture and even showbiz. I found myself giggling and having to hold it back whenever I'm reading this in a public place. Some of them, I can't really relate to, some of them, I agree with, some of them, I just find really, really funny. Underneath its wit and sarcasm, Lourd's articles show a lot of truth in the current state of our country. It's not always pretty, and sometimes I feel bad when I realize that it is the ugly truth about the Philippines. But even so, Lourd never ever showed a hint of not liking his home country despite this truth (at least, that's the impression on me). It's like he writes it all out, shrugs and then says, "This is a crazy planet." Or planets.
Why buy this book when you can read it online? Well, if you're not enticed by the beautiful quality of this book and its relatively cheap price, think of it this way: you can read his articles even without Internet, even if you're in the remotest areas in this crazy planet we live in. And I think that's pretty much worth it, right?
The Best of This is a Crazy Planets is now available for Php195 in local bookstores nationwide.
July 31, 2019
I was enjoying this at first because I think the writer did make a good point in some of the essays -i.e. 10 Stupid Expressions That Must Die Soon, Sex and the Senate, Keeping Up with the Pacquiaos and Wala ngang wang-wang, meron namang...- But some if it, actually, most of it I find sexist and offensive. He had written in one of his essays that, for him, it's okay for Rico J. Puno to make an offensive sexual remarks towards women because he's Rico J. Puno, that is just creepy and KADIRI. Also he called a baby a brat, what the fuck?! You're a grown ass man and you're attacking a little kid, do you really hate his mother that much??? And also his essay Umasal Lamang Ng Ayon sa Ganda just had my eyes rolling and now my head hurts. Lastly, his essay Words and Phrases a Real Man Must Never Use is literally that "joke" that was never funny in the golden days that ended in a punchline "that's so gay, man" just because a man does something that another man think isn't "masculine". There's also another essay named Ang Tunay na Lalake, Walang Abs I wanted to share my thoughts on, but I'm afraid if I start writing again I'm gonna have the urge to burn this book, it's not even mine, also have the his 2nd book but I won't be reading that because don't think I can digest this man's shallow and very ancient thinking.
July 18, 2025
I was living in a personal cocoon of sorts during the late 2000s to early 2010s and I did appreciate this cultural refresher but damnnn a huge swatch of this collection of musings did not age well... like they were fat-phobic, had some colorism, intellectual elitism, chauvinism, sexism, drug use nostalgia, condescension towards the culture of the common Filipino people...well just to name a few. This is very funny because Lourd seems to drop a few hints that he is a well read individual... anyareh kuyah? anyways I certainly hope he has changed his pov over the years. Also ...he appears to be the biggest Stan of Kris Aquino lol.
October 27, 2011
“But people who cannot distinguish between “it’s” and “its” have no right to look down on jejemons. Also, the high and mighty who think that reading the Twilight trilogy lends them a sense of intellectual superiority.”
Going local! It’s been a really long time since I last read a work of a Filipino author,and it’s my Bob Ong days back then as far as I can remember. Anyway, after reading this, I was able to bring back the Filipino self in me. Well because this country is not hard to hate especially if you have to deal with the heavy traffic jam almost everyday and I pretty much adore international best selling books obviously.
But this one is different. This book was sharp, eye opening and was at times hilarious. My favorite entry was the Pornocupia though! and Hats off to Lourd de Veyra for making me realize once again how funny, us, Filipinos can sometimes be especially with our own habits and well invented ideas that often makes us as one of the most unique races in the world. and besides, we our indeed silly in our own ways, with our absurdities,idiosyncrasies,and awful personalities in particular which brings humor,sometimes disappointment, acceptance and entertainment with the people around us.
Wisely made! an enjoyable read indeed!
Going local! It’s been a really long time since I last read a work of a Filipino author,and it’s my Bob Ong days back then as far as I can remember. Anyway, after reading this, I was able to bring back the Filipino self in me. Well because this country is not hard to hate especially if you have to deal with the heavy traffic jam almost everyday and I pretty much adore international best selling books obviously.
But this one is different. This book was sharp, eye opening and was at times hilarious. My favorite entry was the Pornocupia though! and Hats off to Lourd de Veyra for making me realize once again how funny, us, Filipinos can sometimes be especially with our own habits and well invented ideas that often makes us as one of the most unique races in the world. and besides, we our indeed silly in our own ways, with our absurdities,idiosyncrasies,and awful personalities in particular which brings humor,sometimes disappointment, acceptance and entertainment with the people around us.
Wisely made! an enjoyable read indeed!
August 29, 2011
(A bit) shallow note: For a book that's priced P195, the quality is great!
Lourd De Veyra's writing is "make-you-laugh-out-loud-obnoxiously-in-public" funny, sarcastic at times but also a very spot-on insight about the Philippine society and culture. His writing is also very quotable. Some of my favorites are:
"Lalaking labas na ang boxers sa sobrang baba ng pantalon. Alam namin na mahal ang Calvin Klein. Pero...hindi mo naman kasing-katawan si Mark Wahlberg."
"That sex video scandals have the power to thankfully eclipse news items like Dionisia Pacquaio's ballroom-dancing debut."
"Andaming nagugutom sa mundo, abs pa rin ang problema niyo."
A book worthy of multiple rereads. It's that good.
Lourd De Veyra's writing is "make-you-laugh-out-loud-obnoxiously-in-public" funny, sarcastic at times but also a very spot-on insight about the Philippine society and culture. His writing is also very quotable. Some of my favorites are:
"Lalaking labas na ang boxers sa sobrang baba ng pantalon. Alam namin na mahal ang Calvin Klein. Pero...hindi mo naman kasing-katawan si Mark Wahlberg."
"That sex video scandals have the power to thankfully eclipse news items like Dionisia Pacquaio's ballroom-dancing debut."
"Andaming nagugutom sa mundo, abs pa rin ang problema niyo."
A book worthy of multiple rereads. It's that good.
January 24, 2012
Move over Bob Ong. The Lourd has come
September 26, 2012
I kowtow to the Lourd.
I was not really an avid fan of Mr. de Veyra - until I finished reading this book. I’ve read some of his works online and from what I can conjure they are either concurred or abhorred. No ‘sakto lang’, no ‘pwede na.’ It’s either you hate his commentaries or love it.
The book is basically a compilation of his blog entries in SPOT.ph - a site which I’ve only read/heard of now. It’s equally thought-provoking as it is diabolically funny and intriguing. Lourd transgresses the paradigm of writing. He writes what’s on his head and surprisingly, he does it in a dangerously articulate fashion. He pens them no holds barred. He allows his readers to feast on constellations of beautifully threaded train of thoughts interspersed with occasional bouts of bloody cuss words - which forgive me for saying this, but honestly added to the panache of the manner of writing he’s trudging on in a particular sentence. To say that this book is hard to put down would be an understatement. On second thought, I think it is, in its quintessential form, impossible to put down - down your system.Because based on what Lourd let me taste, I found swallowing the truths this book encapsulates a gruelingly herculean task. It’s difficult to swallow that big chunk of societal disgrace which I know I have somehow contributed to.
Though I found myself occasionally raising an eyebrow while reading this (his love for K is unfathomable), my laughter was unbearably difficult to contain that I had to practically cover my mouth in fear of waking up the person sleeping next to me.
This book is insane. The author is a genius. If you haven’t read Lourd, your reading life hasn’t really started yet. You might think I’m overreacting but give this book a try and maybe you’ll understand me.
I might as well stop here. I realized parading this ‘book review’ with superlatives wouldn’t do this book any justice. You need to experience it to really know it. And oh BTW, thank you beautiful Cess for lending me this book.
10/5 stars! :))
February 10, 2012
Book #14 for 2012: My copy is signed by the author. I have met my Personal Philosopher (yes, capital P). Felt so humbled and blessed in the presence of the Lourd (and not in a blasphemous way). That moment with him last December was priceless (sorry, fan-girl in the house. Was able to hog his attention for almost 5 minutes, yey self-high five!). Lourd is just so smart and witty, full stop.
November 20, 2013
exceedingly comical.
August 16, 2020
Ang galing pala magsulat ni Lourd, grabe. Sobrang swabe lang ng daloy. Hindi akademiko ang dating pero alam mong marunong at gagap ang mga pinagsasasabe. Nakakatable ko siya minsan sa Rockwell sa mga inuman pero estranghero lang ako sa kanya, sana pala nagpa-autograph na ako sa kanya noon pa.
April 29, 2019
President Lourd, everybody..
(Silent murmurs)
(Silent murmurs)
March 15, 2017
Review to follow.
April 8, 2013
The Word of the Lourd on this “Crazy Planets” (published in Baguio Chronicle)
“The public toilet—along with sidewalks, other public spaces and soap operas—is a metaphor for the state of society… Show me a filthy public restroom and I’ll show you a society where discipline and order have broken down.”
So goes one of many of Lourd de Veyra’s satirical statements in the collection of essays “The Best of This is a Crazy Planets” from his Spot.ph blog. In the 30 essays compiled in his book, you’ll find yourself enlightened by the Word of the Lourd (which is also the title of his short television segment where he delivers his commentary on social and political issues in his witty, deadpan ways) from the award-winning socio-cultural/political pundit that is Lourd de Veyra.
And for the faint of heart and the satire-challenged, I suppose you are going to have a difficult time appreciating Lourd’s words. He hits the bull’s eye of discomfort and ugly truth in his commentaries about fame and the Pacquiaos, hipster expressions that must never again see the light of day, the senate and the 2009 Hayden Kho/Katrina Halili sex scandal, the dwindling world of the Filipino action film, our society’s baffling lack of hygiene, the incomprehensible hell taxi and bus drivers of Manila bring to this world, the spotlight-hogging of the attention whore known as the President’s youngest sister, masculinity, and even jejemons.
Spot.ph Editor-in-Chief Myrza Sison perfectly captures Lourd de Veyra’s writing in her foreword: “His grasp of the political situation and current events is so good he can delivers his opinions in a funny way that just lends to what most news in the Philippines is—ridiculous.” She further writes: “he makes spot-on pronouncements about the status quo in self-effacing, man-on-the-street, “nagtatanong lang po” way, never offensive (unless it’s his intention), frequently hilarious, always endearing.”
For example, he describes Kris Aquino as someone “for whom no barrier exists between the public’s right to know and her private life” (as the mainstream media seems to remind us these past few days) and someone whose “cerebral cortex [is] directly connected to her mouth”. And when lamenting about irresponsible drivers of public vehicles, Lourd writes: “I think we should all start regarding driving as a responsibility, not an inalienable right.”
In this image-saturated world, Lourd de Veyra goes for the jugular and pokes fun at what we have held all high and mighty: celebrities and image. He concocts a mixture of wit, frankness, and a devil-may-care attitude that may not always be easy for you to swallow. But when you do, it’s smooth on your throat and you find yourself wanting more.
“The public toilet—along with sidewalks, other public spaces and soap operas—is a metaphor for the state of society… Show me a filthy public restroom and I’ll show you a society where discipline and order have broken down.”
So goes one of many of Lourd de Veyra’s satirical statements in the collection of essays “The Best of This is a Crazy Planets” from his Spot.ph blog. In the 30 essays compiled in his book, you’ll find yourself enlightened by the Word of the Lourd (which is also the title of his short television segment where he delivers his commentary on social and political issues in his witty, deadpan ways) from the award-winning socio-cultural/political pundit that is Lourd de Veyra.
And for the faint of heart and the satire-challenged, I suppose you are going to have a difficult time appreciating Lourd’s words. He hits the bull’s eye of discomfort and ugly truth in his commentaries about fame and the Pacquiaos, hipster expressions that must never again see the light of day, the senate and the 2009 Hayden Kho/Katrina Halili sex scandal, the dwindling world of the Filipino action film, our society’s baffling lack of hygiene, the incomprehensible hell taxi and bus drivers of Manila bring to this world, the spotlight-hogging of the attention whore known as the President’s youngest sister, masculinity, and even jejemons.
Spot.ph Editor-in-Chief Myrza Sison perfectly captures Lourd de Veyra’s writing in her foreword: “His grasp of the political situation and current events is so good he can delivers his opinions in a funny way that just lends to what most news in the Philippines is—ridiculous.” She further writes: “he makes spot-on pronouncements about the status quo in self-effacing, man-on-the-street, “nagtatanong lang po” way, never offensive (unless it’s his intention), frequently hilarious, always endearing.”
For example, he describes Kris Aquino as someone “for whom no barrier exists between the public’s right to know and her private life” (as the mainstream media seems to remind us these past few days) and someone whose “cerebral cortex [is] directly connected to her mouth”. And when lamenting about irresponsible drivers of public vehicles, Lourd writes: “I think we should all start regarding driving as a responsibility, not an inalienable right.”
In this image-saturated world, Lourd de Veyra goes for the jugular and pokes fun at what we have held all high and mighty: celebrities and image. He concocts a mixture of wit, frankness, and a devil-may-care attitude that may not always be easy for you to swallow. But when you do, it’s smooth on your throat and you find yourself wanting more.
October 21, 2011
The Lourd has spoken.
Well, Lourd de Veyra that is. And he wants you to listen. For he will tell take you to a raucous ride filled with tongue in cheek humor about some of the awesome and, at times, awful Filipino idiosyncrasies there are today. And he’s by no means holding back; in fact The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets holds thirty different expositions from his Spot.ph blog that will make you burst into tears of laughter. Don’t be fooled by this man’s witty banters though, because he backs his humor with an equal amount of substance. By taking cue on Pinoy pop culture and politics, Lourd de Veyra dissects every topic with such wit and compassion that, sometimes, it really hits home–hard.
I personally enjoyed this book so much. His take on some of the Filipino absurdities are just so spot on; from our perverse fascination and disdain on the lives Kris Aquino (‘The Unbearable Heaviness of Being K’) and the Pacquiao family (‘Keeping Up With The Pacquiaos’), as well the preposterous Senate hearings on the Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili scandal (‘Sex and the Senate’) down to our overly sensitive church (‘Daring Acts of Blasphemy’) and our lack of discipline on the road (‘Wala Ngang Wang-Wang, Meron Namang..’) Lourd just perfectly articulates what we sometimes fail to see, or sometimes too oblivious to notice. His words are so authentically his own combining equal amounts of flair, gritty humor and Filipino charm. You’d be surprised to read with all the hilarity that he could actually quote Oscar Wilde and Heraclitus without being out of context.
It’s a really really REALLY smart and hilarious take on Filipino culture. The entire book is quotable, I kid you not. In fact, it actually prompted me to go and read his other entries that’s not included in the book straight out of his blog. We need more people like Lourd. His sardonic, no-holds-barred and outrageously smart and wicked sense of humor is what this satire-sensitive country truly needs. Needless to say, I bow down to this Lourd. 5 out 5 stars :)
Well, Lourd de Veyra that is. And he wants you to listen. For he will tell take you to a raucous ride filled with tongue in cheek humor about some of the awesome and, at times, awful Filipino idiosyncrasies there are today. And he’s by no means holding back; in fact The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets holds thirty different expositions from his Spot.ph blog that will make you burst into tears of laughter. Don’t be fooled by this man’s witty banters though, because he backs his humor with an equal amount of substance. By taking cue on Pinoy pop culture and politics, Lourd de Veyra dissects every topic with such wit and compassion that, sometimes, it really hits home–hard.
I personally enjoyed this book so much. His take on some of the Filipino absurdities are just so spot on; from our perverse fascination and disdain on the lives Kris Aquino (‘The Unbearable Heaviness of Being K’) and the Pacquiao family (‘Keeping Up With The Pacquiaos’), as well the preposterous Senate hearings on the Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili scandal (‘Sex and the Senate’) down to our overly sensitive church (‘Daring Acts of Blasphemy’) and our lack of discipline on the road (‘Wala Ngang Wang-Wang, Meron Namang..’) Lourd just perfectly articulates what we sometimes fail to see, or sometimes too oblivious to notice. His words are so authentically his own combining equal amounts of flair, gritty humor and Filipino charm. You’d be surprised to read with all the hilarity that he could actually quote Oscar Wilde and Heraclitus without being out of context.
It’s a really really REALLY smart and hilarious take on Filipino culture. The entire book is quotable, I kid you not. In fact, it actually prompted me to go and read his other entries that’s not included in the book straight out of his blog. We need more people like Lourd. His sardonic, no-holds-barred and outrageously smart and wicked sense of humor is what this satire-sensitive country truly needs. Needless to say, I bow down to this Lourd. 5 out 5 stars :)
February 23, 2014
“Mornings with Pareng Lourd” is what I mentally call my work-bound shuttle rides that I spent reading The Best of This is a Crazy Planets. It’s like tuning in on a dangerously strident portion of a talk show about Philippine pop culture, except that there is no actual boob tube and it involves me trying to stifle my chuckles as I turn the pages of the book. Caffeine’s no match—it’s my best pick-me-up at that time.
Sugarcoating or subtlety isn’t simple Lourd’s game. He pours his brash opinions with zero fear, and often peppers them with humor, profanity, and/or sarcasm. This is the first volume in the series (the second one is released last year) and I just picked it up, so the topics tackled are…well, a little “past their sell-by dates.” However, I found Lourd’s views ever-relevant. He comments on everything from the fishy corners of the government to the nose-crinkling truths about the horrors of public toilets. Undoubtedly, he has the talent of connection, as he seems to resonate with the consciousness meter of the common people.
His articles made solidified my opinion that the most qualified commentators are those who are not seeing everything from a faraway vantage point, but those who have experienced the very thing he is forming his opinions around. This makes the thing personal to the reader—it’s akin to an intelligent, good-natured small talk.
I still haven’t bought the second book yet but I will the next time I dropped by a bookstore. Right now, what I do is visit his SPOT.PH blog, the source of these articles, and read about what he has to say on the latest issues.
Sugarcoating or subtlety isn’t simple Lourd’s game. He pours his brash opinions with zero fear, and often peppers them with humor, profanity, and/or sarcasm. This is the first volume in the series (the second one is released last year) and I just picked it up, so the topics tackled are…well, a little “past their sell-by dates.” However, I found Lourd’s views ever-relevant. He comments on everything from the fishy corners of the government to the nose-crinkling truths about the horrors of public toilets. Undoubtedly, he has the talent of connection, as he seems to resonate with the consciousness meter of the common people.
His articles made solidified my opinion that the most qualified commentators are those who are not seeing everything from a faraway vantage point, but those who have experienced the very thing he is forming his opinions around. This makes the thing personal to the reader—it’s akin to an intelligent, good-natured small talk.
I still haven’t bought the second book yet but I will the next time I dropped by a bookstore. Right now, what I do is visit his SPOT.PH blog, the source of these articles, and read about what he has to say on the latest issues.
November 6, 2011
This is a crazy planets! ika nga ni Pepsi Paloma sa kaniyang "alleged" suicide note. Siguro nga nagkamali siya sa pagsasaling wika ng mga katagang "Baliw na Mundo". Masisisi mo ba siya? Marahil hindi.
Yan ang naintindihan ko sa pagpapaliwanag ni Master Lourd kung bakit This Is A Crazy Planets ang titulo ng kaniyang napakasikat na Spot.ph blog. Makikita mo talaga sakaniya at sakaniyang pagsasalaysay kung bakit nga ba crazy ang planets na ito. Makikita mo sakaniyang mga sinulat ang kaniyang mga pananaw sa iba't ibang mga social issues. Popular opinion stated in a unpopular way ika-nga. Para bang isinasalin ni Master Lourd ang ating mga naiisip ngunit hindi natin maipahayag sa ating mga munting paraan. Parang binabasa natin ang ating mga "layman's thoughts" ngunit naipapahayg niya ito sa paraang nakakatuwa at nakakaaliw na kung tutuusin mo ay may gist pa kaysa sa all natural orange juice. Swak na swak.
Ang librong ito ay ang compilation ng ilan sa kaniyang mga sikat na entries sa nasabing blog. Da best talaga. 5 stars
Yan ang naintindihan ko sa pagpapaliwanag ni Master Lourd kung bakit This Is A Crazy Planets ang titulo ng kaniyang napakasikat na Spot.ph blog. Makikita mo talaga sakaniya at sakaniyang pagsasalaysay kung bakit nga ba crazy ang planets na ito. Makikita mo sakaniyang mga sinulat ang kaniyang mga pananaw sa iba't ibang mga social issues. Popular opinion stated in a unpopular way ika-nga. Para bang isinasalin ni Master Lourd ang ating mga naiisip ngunit hindi natin maipahayag sa ating mga munting paraan. Parang binabasa natin ang ating mga "layman's thoughts" ngunit naipapahayg niya ito sa paraang nakakatuwa at nakakaaliw na kung tutuusin mo ay may gist pa kaysa sa all natural orange juice. Swak na swak.
Ang librong ito ay ang compilation ng ilan sa kaniyang mga sikat na entries sa nasabing blog. Da best talaga. 5 stars
September 29, 2015
An out of the book compilation of essays... The title is not lying: the BEST of This Is A Crazy Planets.
The topics compiled in this book covers a vast of topics. From Politics, Traffic, Films, jejemons, Religion, Fashion to Porn, And the MOST IMPORTANT of all: Ang Tunay na Lalake Walang ABS!!!
A perfect mix of everything. Humor, sarcasm and most important of all the truth not sugar coated.
I'll recommend it for a fresh perspectives on different issues with our everyday life.
Read it nownah
I end with quoting this:
Masyadong busy ang tunay na lalake sa pakikipagdigma sa larangan ng buhay para mag-abdominal exercises. Ang tunay na lalake kadalasa’y walang panahon sa gym dahil okupado ang katawan at isip nila sa paglikha--- paglikha ng mga siyantipikong teorya, mga obrang makasining, mga prinsipyong pang-rebolusyon para mabago ang lipunan. Wala silang oras para sa pang-araw-araw na 100 sets ng crunches, 45 minutes ng cardio, at dalawang oras ng pagtitig sa kanilang katawan sa salamin.
The topics compiled in this book covers a vast of topics. From Politics, Traffic, Films, jejemons, Religion, Fashion to Porn, And the MOST IMPORTANT of all: Ang Tunay na Lalake Walang ABS!!!
A perfect mix of everything. Humor, sarcasm and most important of all the truth not sugar coated.
I'll recommend it for a fresh perspectives on different issues with our everyday life.
Read it nownah
I end with quoting this:
Masyadong busy ang tunay na lalake sa pakikipagdigma sa larangan ng buhay para mag-abdominal exercises. Ang tunay na lalake kadalasa’y walang panahon sa gym dahil okupado ang katawan at isip nila sa paglikha--- paglikha ng mga siyantipikong teorya, mga obrang makasining, mga prinsipyong pang-rebolusyon para mabago ang lipunan. Wala silang oras para sa pang-araw-araw na 100 sets ng crunches, 45 minutes ng cardio, at dalawang oras ng pagtitig sa kanilang katawan sa salamin.
October 14, 2013
Lahat ng mga gusto kong sabihin tungkol sa kultura nating mga Pilipino, nasabi na ni Lourd.
Ang daya ko ba? Binasa ko muna ang Book 2 ng This Is A Crazy Planets bago ang Book 1? Siguro.
Medyo hindi lang ako naka-relate sa ilang bahagi ng librong ito. Tulad ng mga Pinoy movies dati, Rico J. Puno, at Paquito Diaz. Malamang hindi talaga ako makakarelate, iba ang henerasyon ni Lourd sa henerasyon ko.
Ilista ko na lang ang mga kabanatang nagustuhan ko:
1. 10 Stupid Expressions That Must Die Soon
2. Attack of the Killer Buses
3. Words and Phrase a Real Man Must Never Use
4. Wala ngang wang-wang, meron namang...
5. 10 Terrifying Things in Contemporary Pinoy Pop Culture
6. Umasal Lamang ng Ayon sa Ganda
7. The Toilet Paper: Enough of this Shit
8. Ang Tunay na Lalake, Walang Abs
9. Philippine Fasyon Week
10. Fix Me
Minsan napapaisip ako, paano kaya kung si Lourd na lang ang lider ng bansa natin?
Ang daya ko ba? Binasa ko muna ang Book 2 ng This Is A Crazy Planets bago ang Book 1? Siguro.
Medyo hindi lang ako naka-relate sa ilang bahagi ng librong ito. Tulad ng mga Pinoy movies dati, Rico J. Puno, at Paquito Diaz. Malamang hindi talaga ako makakarelate, iba ang henerasyon ni Lourd sa henerasyon ko.
Ilista ko na lang ang mga kabanatang nagustuhan ko:
1. 10 Stupid Expressions That Must Die Soon
2. Attack of the Killer Buses
3. Words and Phrase a Real Man Must Never Use
4. Wala ngang wang-wang, meron namang...
5. 10 Terrifying Things in Contemporary Pinoy Pop Culture
6. Umasal Lamang ng Ayon sa Ganda
7. The Toilet Paper: Enough of this Shit
8. Ang Tunay na Lalake, Walang Abs
9. Philippine Fasyon Week
10. Fix Me
Minsan napapaisip ako, paano kaya kung si Lourd na lang ang lider ng bansa natin?
July 1, 2012
Truly the best of his works! he's brutally honest yet hilarious at the same time.I like his choice of words and the wisdom he left his readers to ponder upon.The book encompasses various points in everyday filipino life from politics,hierarchy,words that should die,the origin of his name,certain celebrities he either like or dislike,transportation even urinals!
Whoa! this guy is unstoppable! for sure you'll know you're hella pinoy either by heart,ethnicity or by nationality when you read/can relate through certain things he talked about.
I love his youtube channel as well as his website google him if you must.
Whoa! this guy is unstoppable! for sure you'll know you're hella pinoy either by heart,ethnicity or by nationality when you read/can relate through certain things he talked about.
I love his youtube channel as well as his website google him if you must.
June 25, 2013
Right from the get-go, readers would have that unsettling feeling that the compilation of De Veyra's blog posts (both in Filipino and English) would sooner or later offend a sensitive soul. His penetrating words and unabashed expletives lace his criticisms on the contemporary society that idolizes people and trends we shouldn't be giving a damn about. De Veyra's insights (ranging from his open dislike of Kris Aquino to his affinity with Rico J. Puno and his outrage with stupid bus drivers from hell) might be taken as over the top sometimes; but no one can deny the fact that he speaks of the emotions and opinions most of the learned faction are so afraid to utter.
November 10, 2011
Lourd de Veyra is really fantastic, hands down! A big mind opener for a book and each essay never failed to make me laugh and agree with him more. I will forever cherish the facts that "The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets" shared. Maybe I can read it 10 times or more and his essays and it's impact will never change. I have immense respect for Lourd de Veyra now. All the issues, the absurdities, the unjust way of life here in the Philippines were delivered clearly with humor. I can say no more - I salute you, Sir Lourd!
October 10, 2012
And I say to Lourd, AMEN.
Lourd's essays on (pop)socio-cultural issues give a witty and more contemporary view to the same questions people have been asking since nineteen-kopong-kopong. I'm in my late teens and most of his old-school references go over my head, but I appreciated everything inside.
A few of my favorite essays are "Ang Tunay Na Lalake, Walang Abs", "Noynoy to Kris: Shut Up Little Sister", and "Pornucopia".
If you've got P195 to spare and would like a good read that makes you think, this is it.
AMEN, HALLELUJAH, I say to Lourd once again.
Lourd's essays on (pop)socio-cultural issues give a witty and more contemporary view to the same questions people have been asking since nineteen-kopong-kopong. I'm in my late teens and most of his old-school references go over my head, but I appreciated everything inside.
A few of my favorite essays are "Ang Tunay Na Lalake, Walang Abs", "Noynoy to Kris: Shut Up Little Sister", and "Pornucopia".
If you've got P195 to spare and would like a good read that makes you think, this is it.
AMEN, HALLELUJAH, I say to Lourd once again.
February 7, 2014
Naunahan pa 'ko mag-rate nung pinahiram ko nito (Ryan Arioja) I hate you! hahahaah joke lang =)))
OMG Lourd de Veyra fan girl here. Sorry biased ata 'tong gagawin kong book review na 'to kase gagawin ko 'to with gooey eyes and all. chos.
Very informative. Very current event-ish. Actually I've read this at yung book 2 with Lourd de Veyra voice playing on my head lololz.
Nage-enjoy ako sa walang pasintabi niyang pagmumura haha. Sorry ang sama at babaw ko. Pero tuwing magmu-mura siya eh bagay na bagay. Parang nakaka-elicit talaga ng pagmumura yung moment na yun.
OMG Lourd de Veyra fan girl here. Sorry biased ata 'tong gagawin kong book review na 'to kase gagawin ko 'to with gooey eyes and all. chos.
Very informative. Very current event-ish. Actually I've read this at yung book 2 with Lourd de Veyra voice playing on my head lololz.
Nage-enjoy ako sa walang pasintabi niyang pagmumura haha. Sorry ang sama at babaw ko. Pero tuwing magmu-mura siya eh bagay na bagay. Parang nakaka-elicit talaga ng pagmumura yung moment na yun.
November 1, 2013
okay uhm you will start to have a love-hate feelings on this book since this is opinionated and of course, we couldn't avoid to agree or disagree depending on the topic given. there are some views that i didn't like and totally disagree with it but who am i to blame, it's his opinion. but for the whole book, it's great because of lourd's use of sarcasm and when he points out his """point""", they are excellent.
March 15, 2014
Nakakatawa. (Nakakatuwa?) Natawa ako sa lahat ng articles. Lalo na yung tungkol sa social networking site na twitter. (Oopps, spoiler.)
Nakita ko lang 'tong pakalat-kalat sa sala. Hindi ako aware na nagbabasa pala ng mga librong nakakatuwa si papa. Gusto ko pa sanang basahin lahat kaso umabot lang ako sa artikulo tungkol sa twitter at yun nalang talaga ang naalala ko. Hindi ko na mahiram yung libro. (Paker)
Kung bibigyan pa sana ako ng pagkakataon, gusto kong basahin ulit ito.
Nakita ko lang 'tong pakalat-kalat sa sala. Hindi ako aware na nagbabasa pala ng mga librong nakakatuwa si papa. Gusto ko pa sanang basahin lahat kaso umabot lang ako sa artikulo tungkol sa twitter at yun nalang talaga ang naalala ko. Hindi ko na mahiram yung libro. (Paker)
Kung bibigyan pa sana ako ng pagkakataon, gusto kong basahin ulit ito.
abandoned-never-finished
September 18, 2012Hindi ko matapos kasi napagod na ako. Ang daming isyu/chika ng taong 'to. Pati ba naman si Baby James problema pa niya? Dapat magtake siya ng How to be Witty 101 a.k.a pag-aaral kung ano ang kaibahan ng witty sa offensive. Mas nakakapagod basahin 'tong libro niya kesa sa pagmasdan ang billboard niya sa EDSA na naka-salawal lang at may fake na abs.
December 29, 2012
A collection of some of his best essays on Spot.ph, The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets is one humorous, albeit tongue-in-cheek commentary on the nuances of the Philippine pop culture landscape. At times biting and all the time witty, this book gives more than a peek into the happenings of street culture, or at least how De Veyra sees it.
A must read.
A must read.
May 28, 2012
It was well written, straightforward and hilariously that will surely get your attention on Philippine pop-culture. The author himself is a maestro in these kind of writing, words aren't enough for me to describe how wonderful this book was. :)
September 12, 2012
Love it! Sulit P195 niyo! Very funny, oftentimes sarcastic but very real commentaries on Philippine events, culture and society.
No wonder why some of his essay works were awarded by Carlos Palanca. Deserving naman talaga.
galing mo sir! Thumbs up ako for this book! :)
No wonder why some of his essay works were awarded by Carlos Palanca. Deserving naman talaga.
galing mo sir! Thumbs up ako for this book! :)
October 8, 2012
Covers Lourd de Veyra's insights from our crazy Philippine political circus, Pinoy pop culture, up to bus and taxi drivers from hell to dirty public restrooms.. Will make you see everything Pinoy the other way around with proper logical reasoning. Must read.
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