Lola! Lola!

I overheard this at the jeepney terminal for Pateros in Guadalupe yesterday:

        An elderly lady, possibly in her 60s and with graying hair, climbed with difficulty aboard an obviously full jeepney, trying to look for a vacant space along the seats where she can squeeze herself into. 

        But the jeepney was full already.  The old lady just remained inside, half standing, half stooping, as if waiting for some kind soul to offer her a seat.

        The dispatcher called out to her from outside the jeep, "Lola! Lola! Wala na pong bakante diyan. Sa harap na lang!"

        She just remained inside as if she did not hear someone calling to her from outside.

        The dispatcher repeated what he said: "Lola! Lola! Wala na pong bakante diyan. Sa harap na lang!"

        The old lady didn't move.

        The other passengers were becoming impatient.  A bit irritated now, the dispatcher again called to the old lady in a louder voice: "Misis! Misis!  Sa harap na lang po ang bakante.  Wala nang upuan diyan!"

        Nothing happened.

        So again, "Misis! Misis! Wala na pong bakante diyan. Sa harap na lang!"

        Finally, the old lady turned her head towards the dispatcher and slowly climbed down the jeep.  The dispatcher again said "Sa harap na lang po ang bakante misis."

        As she alighted the jeep, she looked at the dispatcher from head to foot with menacing eyes.

        She took a deep breathe, and, as if summoning all her strength, she blurted out "Hoy, MISS pa ako noh!!!"

        All the passengers inside the jeep laughed out loud. 

        Bwahahahahhaha!  =)