Actress and comedian Pokwang recently voiced her disapproval of a viral video by an influencer who expressed disgust over eating sardines.
The video, which quickly garnered significant attention and backlash online, prompted Pokwang to share her thoughts on the matter through an Instagram post.
In her post, Pokwang shared a video of herself enjoying a meal of sardines. She recounted how sardines were a staple for her and her family during difficult times and emphasized that it remains a beloved dish, especially for her daughter.
“Guys ang ulam ko ngayon ay ang paborito ko, at kinalakihan namin ng mga kapatid ko, dahil walang-wala kaming pera, kung ano lang kasya pinagkakasya. Pero hanggang ngayon, happy food ko ito. Sobrang love na love ko sardinas,” Pokwang shared.
Addressing the influencer’s content directly, she said, “Kaya ‘yung mga gumawa ng content na diring-diri sa sardinas, parang pinandirihan mo na rin ang kung ano lang ang kaya ng mga mahihirap. ‘Wag ganun teh, ang anak ko, ang ganda, mestisa, pero juice ko day, gustong-gusto niya ang sardinas, lalo na ‘pag ginisa sa talbos ng kamote. Ang bango, ang sarap lalo ‘pag nilagyan ng toyo, kalamansi, maraming sibuyas. Kaming mga magkakapatid, gustong-gusto namin ito.”
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Pokwang added that sardines, especially when cooked with soy sauce, calamansi, and plenty of onions, are a cherished dish for her and her siblings. She concluded her post by highlighting the value and deliciousness of sardines, a sentiment that resonated with many who grew up with similar experiences.
