Filipinos Fear Rain Falling On......

[Old55]

From another topic several members suggested their wife and other Filipinos fear rain water getting on them. My wife is a good example and she has a real problem now living in NW Washington State!

No one wants to get their clothing soaking wet (Jake, dont start!) but a little rain never hurts. What the heck is the big deal?

[Steve & Myrlita]

From another topic several members suggested their wife and other Filipinos fear rain water getting on them. My wife is a good example and she has a real problem now living in NW Washington State!

No one wants to get their clothing soaking wet (Jake, don't start!) but a little rain never hurts. What the heck is the big deal?

It's possible the Filipino(a)s know more than you realize. In the Metro Manila area, the air is heavily polluted and when it just starts to rain, all that pollution is washing down on you causing God knows what. Myrlita 1st told me to use the umbrella. I asked her why? It's not bad. It's warm. Sure enough, I was sick the next day. Coincidence? Maybe, but who knows. Food for thought. :as-if:

[Old55]

I never would have thought of that Steve! Myrlita is one smart gal.

[Jake]

From another topic several members suggested their wife and other Filipinos fear rain water getting on them. My wife is a good example and she has a real problem now living in NW Washington State!

No one wants to get their clothing soaking wet (Jake, dont start!) but a little rain never hurts. What the heck is the big deal?

You're right about most Filipinos/Filipinas trying to shield themselves against the rain.  On some occasions however,

there are ladies that doesn't mind getting wet.  The wet T-shirt brings out the best in them......he, he.  

 

Where's my binoculars?  

[jon1]

I have given up on this superstition. I just shake my head when I see a filipino walking outside in the rain with a hand on their head. Thinking that this will protect them somehow. The explanation I got from my wife is that it is so that they won't get sick. I asked, "so are you going to get sick because you take a shower and wash your hair?" answer: Deer in the headlight look. 

 

Most filipinos also think that someone will have a fever because they get wet. 

 

Now the variety that Jake is talking about is a whole different gambit. They are more amphibious and enjoy the water :) and the spectators enjoy the water more if it is cold ;) :D

[MacBubba]

My wife would rather brave the rain than hold an umbrella, particularly if the wind is strong.  She thinks umbrellas have limited use, and that she can shake off the wetness faster than it takes to completely dry off an umbrella.

[scott h]

Mac, I think your wife is the exception. It is kind of funny watching though. In a very very light drizzle where the rain evaporates as soon as it hits your skin, WHAMO, out come the umbrellas. But during the summer they are drenched in sweat, shirts just sopping wet.......no problem lolol....got to love it. :1 (103):  :hystery:

[MacBubba]

Mac, I think your wife is the exception.

 

Sure sounds like it.  She says she realized how useless umbrellas were when she was in Ateneo, sprinting from building to building between classes during rain. (That was back in the day when there was one building that was kind of distanced from the hub.)  She realized she could move a lot faster without the umbrella.

[Jack Peterson]

WHAMO, out come the umbrellas.

 

 

 "UMBRELLAS" gosh they are lucky, here in my neck of the Woods, most use banana leaves, the kids have great fun but what a mess, they leave afterwards. :unsure:

 

JP :tiphat:

[Jake]

I have given up on this superstition. I just shake my head when I see a filipino walking outside in the rain with a hand on their head. Thinking that this will protect them somehow. The explanation I got from my wife is that it is so that they won't get sick. I asked, "so are you going to get sick because you take a shower and wash your hair?" answer: Deer in the headlight look. 

 

Most filipinos also think that someone will have a fever because they get wet. 

 

Now the variety that Jake is talking about is a whole different gambit. They are more amphibious and enjoy the water :) and the spectators enjoy the water more if it is cold ;) :D

I agree with ya Marine!  My mother would pull my ears when I'm not properly covered in three layers.

She would yell.......junior, you weel get sick wid pee-ber (fever).  Gotta love her......

 

Obviously Jon, you've done your own amphibious recon without any binoculars.  You were already

up close and personal......he, he.  Would cold beer do the trick also?  

 

Semper Fi -- Jake