52: Don't Call Me TITO

Hey Bessie, send us a text message!Tito or Tita are Filipino slang for 'uncle' and 'auntie', respectively. Sabi nga ni Cherie Gil, in menacingly Lavinia fashion, "Please don't call me Tita unless we're blood related or super close!" Pakinggan ang kiki with reluctant yet consenting Titos on what it means to no longer be considered young in our youth-obsessed society. Those weekends spent at home sleeping, the arsenal of menthol rubs and eucalyptus/lavender oils on your bedside drawer, plus ang pagkahilig at pagpunta sa kitchenware at hardware stores sa mall versus sa mga tindahan carrying fashion brands are the things that Titos and Titas lives are made of. We also wondered why age-shaming is so prevalent in the LGBTQIA2+ community and if there is a counterpart to menopause. Does maturity affect one's bullshit-meter? Who do you choose to let in your circle and when do you decide to burn bridges with people in your life?Titos and Titas of the world unite! Strength in numbers,  we can get it right - one time!We are a part of the Titx nation! (kung kinanta mo a la Janet Jackson, ay - certified Tito at Tita ka na nga!)Music: Epidemic SoundLanguage: Tagalog, TaglishSupport the showThe Balut Kiki Project is an international award-winning podcast being the only Philippine winner so far at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards held in Singapore.Follow/subscribe and, review and rate us on Spotify, ApplePodcasts, Podchaser.  Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram . Advertise with us - Email: [email protected].  *Our podcast does not offer professional medical, sexual, or mental health advice. Our show aims to entertain and express truths about our personal experiences in dealing with issues we discuss. If  you are undergoing depression or having suicidal thoughts, please go to these links: NCMH (PH) or Find a Helpline (worldwide). It's okay to ask for help.