Oh, I've wasted my bananas...(...about the Juanita Banana finale)

Bananas are every Kapamilya's best friend. A banana made us laugh, but sometimes a banana made us cry. That's why ABS-CBN did a remake on Juanita Banana. It looks odd why ABS-CBN made another show that has "Banana" on its title, just like Goin Bananas and Banana Split. No wonder Kapamilyas love bananas because these fruits are fun to express joy to every Filipinos.

Juanita Banana ending

In order to save her mother, her father Val, her siblings, her love interest Joaquin, her best friend, her biggest rival Donya Digna, Aunt Margaux, and others, Juanita makes a choice if she has to marry the prince of dwarfs, Rikitik or not. As everyone pleads to Juanita not to leave the human world forever, Prince Rikitik decided to let Juanita go. When he explained to his father, the King of the Dwarf World, Prince Rikitik decided not to marry Juanita but marrying a princess from another Dwarf World.

Later on, everyone thanked Juanita because she was free, her family's reunited, her siblings apologized to Juanita's mom (well that's how you get to have a real mom, Bubwit), Juanita's best friend Maryukit lends Margaux a handkerchief to cry on, Juanita's father, Val, accepted Juanita for what happened, Margaux admitted defeat, and Donya Digna apologized to Juanita.

Moments later, Prince Rikitik married a princess from another dwarf kingdom.

...and that concludes the most delicious daytime TV comedy-drama that smiled and cried most Kapamilyas for bananas, Juanita Banana. I wonder what's next for the beauty queen who played Juanita Banana, Bianca Manalo? Gosh, we felt so sorry over Bianca Manalo's status but that's okay, there's hope for the beauty queen after the drama's ending.

See you soon, Ms. Bianca Manalo, and remember what she said "Wanna eat a banana?"

Lend an Extra Hand Prototype, anyone?

Ryan Bang, as Igor Stojokovic Krystic, in Banana Split's Tekkie Muna for Feb. 18, invented something handful! Something that is called an Extra Hand Prototype!

Igor Stojokovic Krystic invented
the Extra Hand Prototype!

Did this inventor created a hand? Not just any ordinary hand, it's an Extra Hand Prototype! LOL

Just how handful is this handy hand? Imagine you broke into a fight. Then someone will apologize and shake hand. When he shake your hand, it's not your hand, it's the Extra Hand Prototype! He's running away screaming like a girl! HA! HA!

There are other uses for this Extra Hand Prototype such as back-scratching, wiping you buttocks in place of toilet paper, slapping, and choking!

Anyway, that's the hand that is hand-made by Igor Stojokovic Krystic in Banana Split's Tekkie Muna! ROFL

Samurai Selections

Toyota Mark X

Back when the second-generation Toyota Mark X (known in Mainland China as the Reiz) launched in mid-October 2009, Toyota Motor Corporation adopted the SAMURAI concept for the new model. The term "SAMURAI X" really scored a spot for the new Toyota Mark X because of its sharp design and a powerful aura only a spirited driver can wield its true power of this executive sedan. In February 14, 2011, Valentines Day, the Toyota Mark X Zio (unrelated to the Mark X sedan) multipurpose vehicle made a mid-life refresh and it has an aggressive face on the regular and a elegant front grille on the Aerial variant. How are these two Samurais differ?

2010 Toyota Mark X

First of all, the second-generation Toyota Mark X is an improved version of the first-generation Mark X. The Toyota Mark X was the successor of the legendary Toyota Mark II sedan and it rivals the Nissan Fuga, which is the successor of the legendary Nissan Cedric and Gloria twin sedans. Upon taking a peek on the second-generation model, I'm impressed that the new Mark X is the SAMURAI X within reach, just like the TV commercial with Koichi Sato. Three styles are offered for the new Mark X; Standard Type for basic, Premium Type for enhanced luxury, and Sports Type for the aggressive driving. My pick was the Sports Type because this is the best style suited to be called a samurai.

2012 Toyota Mark X Zio

Dubbed as the Grand Station Wagon, the latest facelift for the Mark X Zio is now worthy to be called "SAMURAI WAGON" and its probably thanks to the latest TV commercial starring Yusuke Iseya. In 2007, the Mark X Zio is a new station wagon, highly unrelated to the Mark X sedan. The name "Zio" is an acronym for "Zone in One". By terms of Zone in One, the interior can be set to either Sedan type, Wagon type, or Minivan type, perfecting different arrangements offered on this Samurai Wagon. Two styles are offered on the Zio; the regular Mark X Zio boasts an aggressive face while the Mark X Zio Aerial has an elegant front grille, making it more sophisticated for the spirited adventurer. It can seat up to six, while some can seat up to seven. There's also a Mark X Zio variant, called "Five Style", that can allow up to five people to seat.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The Mark X's concept is "SAMURAI X" and the new Mark X Zio's concept is "SAMURAI WAGON", both of these Samurai Selections are a deadly combo for Toyota. Think about it, the Mark X sedan is made for the spirited businessmen while the Mark X Zio station wagon is made for the spirited adventurers. Which samurai will you take on?

Axela Minor Change + SKYACTIV! (..and we're still waiting for the new Mazda 3 to reach our shores!)

Mazda Axela SKYACTIV

While we, Filipino car addicts, crying over our poor predicament to the new second-generation Mazda 3 (known in Japan as the Mazda Axela), the Japanese automaker behind the phenomenal i-stop automatic start stop system tease us even further with the Second Phase of the second-generation Mazda Axela/3 and with the addition of the new SKYACTIV engine!

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/02/2012-mazda-3-with-modest-styling-tweaks.html

If this latest minor change with the new SKYACTIV engine will make this way to our country--if Ford Group Philippines finally puts the all new Mazda 3 on sale. WAKE UP, FGP-MAZDA!!!

Alpha Bert's Maiden Voyage!

Jobert, as Alpha Bert, on his
first adventure!

Remember last Saturday? Melai passed her "Alpha Beth" power to Kuya Jobert when Melai left Banana Split for Happy Yippe Yehey! From now on, Kuya Jobert Austria, the heartbreaker of Studio 23's Usapang Lalake, the wise guy with "damoobs", will be forever be known as ALPHA BERT! On his first adventure, a woman cries to her mom because she needs medicine. Alpha Bert showed up! The word is "KAMOT" and replace "K" with "G" and its GAMOT! Yay! Whoops! Wrong GAMOT! But whatever! Alpha Bert saved the day! YEHEY TO KUYA JOBERT!

Also in Dear Etang, a kasambahay didn't understand the word "It's Up to You" and ended up "Ketchup to You" to her master! HA! HA! Remember Ate Etang's advice; "IT'S UP TO YOU!"

Looks like Jayson Gainza, as Magic Singh, showed up again and this time his magic trick will surely kick Jason Francisco's butt once and for all, using Magic Singh's Juice Trick. Magic Singh gave him a glass of water, Magic Singh wants Jason Francisco's Cell Phone number, Magic Singh called Jason's cellphone, and when Jason confusingly called no one, Magic Singh poured powder on the glass of water and stir until it's juice! Magic or not magic? What do you think? Magic Singh's darn hilarious!

Tattoo Damoobs

Okay, okay, looks like our newest funny man (possibly from Usapang Lalake), Kuya Jobert Austria, is here again on Damoobs ni Kuya Jobert and that day's Damoobs tackles more on Tattoos. Of course, you need to be precise when you want to make "Name Tattoos" but for Kuya Jobert, that looks hilarious to poke fun on someone with tattoos.

About the Dear Etang part; you saw a maid using some voodoo magic on the woman with pimples. The maid was a witch? Why writing to Ate Etang?

Guess I'll just time travel forward like Magic Singh's Time Travel magic.

Nissan -Third Generation- Moco

2012 Nissan Moco

In January 20, 2011, Suzuki launched the new, third generation, MR Wagon that is packed with the new R06A engine that has an impressive fuel economy, making it the most fuel efficient in all of Suzuki's lineup. However, in terms of design, some people don't like the new front face because it looks somewhat sad and worried, or somewhat crazy. I guess the Nissan version of the new Suzuki MR Wagon, the new Moco, has the solution and the new Moco's face is much more impressive than the new MR Wagon's face.

2012 Nissan Moco

The new third-generation Nissan Moco, designated as MG33S, takes center stage to the Nissan's kei car range ranging from the Suzuki-sourced to the Mitsubishi-sourced, such as the Roox (based on the Suzuki Palette/Palette SW), Kix (based on the Pajero Mini), Clipper Rio (based on the Town Box), and Otti (based on the eK Wagon). On front, it abandons the Primera-like design from the previous two generations, making way to the new front grille based on the standard Nissan Roox (NOTE: The ordinary Roox, not the Highway Star version of the Roox). The new front grille really gives a charming smile to women from their 20's to 30's.

2012 Nissan Moco interior

Good thing the iPod Touch-like touch screen, as found on the new MR Wagon, is added as one of the options for the new Moco, but if you look closely on the seats, much to say that the decor keeps it more fashionable for the Japanese women. The seats on the new Moco is much more oriented than the two-tone seats found on the +Hana variant of the Toyota Passo, making it an obvious choice for the women with the sense of style.

Despite differences, the new Moco is outfitted with Suzuki's new R06A engine, in Natural Aspiration and Turbo versions. The NA version of the R06A engine has the fuel economy of 25.5km/L, making it the most economical in all of Nissan's kei car lineup. Power output of the NA version of the R06A engine is about 54PS and torque output is about 6.4kg-m. The turbo variant has increased the R06A's power output by about 10PS and torque output increased by about 3.3kg-m.

My thoughts about the Moco:
Adapting the new concept of "Deca Moco", it's time to go Loco Moco over the new Moco, Japanese ladies. The new Moco's front face is much more better than the crazy front view of the new Suzuki MR Wagon, even when they are twins. The new Moco and the new MR Wagon may have different looks but they have the same feelings. If you have to choose between the new MR Wagon and the new Moco, what would it be? Find out for yourself...

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.