This is not a joke— and that just puts a huge smile on our faces. Local brand Linya-Linya ties up with comedy legend Michael V for an awesome collab that tugs on our heartstrings with a hint of nostalgia.
Michael V : A household name and cornerstone in Philippine entertainment who’s celebrated across generations. We’re no stranger to his comedic genius and beloved on-screen personas for sure. But as the comedy veteran has recently gotten into vlogging, suddenly stripped of his iconic characters, viewers get a more candid and personal Bitoy experience.
A particular episode made rounds on social media for its touching and rather timely musings. In #BitoyStory 24: “VOLTES V”, Michael V discusses the cult-classic anime series Voltes V and how it shaped his childhood. After some reminiscing with a pretty dope rap (don’t miss it at 06:20), he drops some truth bombs about how we’ve grown too proud and arrogant to enjoy the little things in life.
“Dahil mayayabang na ‘yung mga mature na mga sarili natin, hindi na natin ineenjoy ‘yung kababawan.”— whereas he reminds us that our younger selves were amazed with every mundane encounter: our first rainbow sighting, that very first sip of Coke, playing in the rain. He says that growing older doesn’t mean letting go of that child-like wonder, as it’s the very thing that allows us to appreciate and experience a full life. The challenge actually lies in keeping our inner child alive as we go through adulthood.
After pondering on Bitoy’s vlog, it’s no surprise that Linya-Linya, a proudly local brand championing Philippine language, humor and comedy, has partnered up with the comedy icon. Ali Sangalang, Linya-Linya’s Creative Director, says “Major inspiration si Michael V sa ginagawang ng pure, good-hearted content ng Linya-Linya para makapagpasaya.” He adds, “This collab means a lot to our brand and our community. Bukod sa solid fans kami ni Bitoy, talagang aligned kami sa gusto naming i-communicate sa mga Pinoy. Nakakatuwa ring isipin na somehow, mai-immortalize namin itong powerful linya mula sa isang timeless and beloved icon na idolo ng lahat sa pagiging young-at-heart.”
The Linya-Linya x Michael V Collab Shirt
As the lockdown continues and we remain in our homes, this line bears a deeper message and call-to-action: Now’s a good time to reflect on how we can channel our inner child more often to appreciate and enjoy life even in the smallest moments.
“Ang importante, makahanap tayo ng dahilan para maging masaya.”
The Linya-Linya x Bitoy collab shirt is now exclusively available at www.linyalinya.ph.
