‘Ghosting’ is a colloquial term which means a sudden cutting of relationship ties without a slight hint of bailing out and due explanation... Yet in simpler or a currently more popular connection (yet ironically about disconnection), it’s referred to as “na-Bea Alonzo” in reference to how the actress Bea Alonzo was a victim of ghosting by her now ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson. Their celebrity status makes the whole thing a much talked about issue.
Thus in this case, it’s ironic how ghosting lacks “presence” (Ang ghost nagpaparamdam - Why is it even called ghosting then?) Similarly, ghosting herein seems to refute its allusion to “no communication” as the whole thing has been relayed in so many ways... An unfortunate way to be relieved from ghosting; more so, find out that you’re no longer a thing...
Not as simple as ABC - complications of "XYZ" -- “Circulation, Speculation” - through some social media posting, it confirmed the ghosting by her “X” as to “Y”; it should’ve been “Zzz” from there... But it’s “ghosting” for a reason, it’s going to be “haunting”... surmised as a case of cheating.
The issue has significantly gone viral that it “spooked” the attention even of assumed uninterested parties, as much as seemingly tackled to express their take on the buzz for all its trending value’s worth (us included ~ with this post...) From their family, co-showbiz personalities, political figures, even Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen to Senator Nancy Binay to Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon to Raffy Tulfo, one can’t seem to not weigh on the issue and give their two cents’ worth... It has "morphed" into a big deal of a story, it seems to share equal billing and exposure with “posts about Yorme Isko” in my timeline. It has transcended into such a media spectacle that it was humorously alluded to being a diversionary tactic while Duterte sells our islands to China.
Camps have taken their sides. Team Bea vs Team Julia, the “ghosted” vs the alleged other woman ("ghost whisperer" perhaps?) This is one “spirited” dispute, a “crime of apparition!” And as every one gets passionately affected -- throwing shade much like a “shadowy” smear campaign -- this is a “grime of passion”. If it weren’t for the ‘ghosting’ part, would it be as “supernaturally” scandalous? By whatever means, assumptions were for that of Bea’s “horror” story having been ghosted... she was sided to be the victim. Julia the villain. Anderson the ghost. One “mysterious” love triangle. Whose side of the story has more “soul”? Who’s into “hallucination”? It’s not like Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore’s “Ghost” love story wherein Bea Alonzo sang:
Not anymore...
As per Gerald Anderson’s defense, they were already having problems and on the brink of separation probably... That was Gerald Anderson’s cue perhaps... Bea’s issue is that there was no “closure” to begin with err end it... Don’t even include “He just left for no reason” into the equation as there were (their respective) reasons... Leaving without saying goodbye could be a strong argument though. However, isn’t “GOODbye” a parting wish for someone valued still; that’s why you wish that they “fare WELL”... Isn’t it that their likely friction/disagreement is already a sign of “badbye” of which there isn’t really any ‘like-term’ to even be expressed towards someone you despise?
Then, Bea’s social media reaction (liking a post pertaining to a lie) is hinting on Anderson’s claim as a made-up story. It’s no different from Gretchen Barretto’s contention that her estranged niece’s response was “conveniently co-(r)responding” with a composed statement by a “ghost” writer... -- Hmm, living up to that ghosting thing? After which, people became “Ghost Busters” or is it “bashers?”
The issue really is that it was assumed that there is the involvement of a third party. If there was no “Julia”, would it even be any different from a usual breakup? And people are feasting on it. The media is having a field day. Could we likewise speculate that some network’s cashing in on people’s gullibility for controversies, thus, there could be a scripted story that backs up a few angles to incite the substantial traction-gaining intrigue? Point is that will we be as immersed when this same thing happens to us or to someone we personally know? It might not be as interesting as that of famous people’s controversial affairs... people whose lives we really don’t know... and yet we “engage” like we do...
And it’s like we’re so much into it, na-BEA-yaan ng paguusapan... But then, does “na-JULIA” mean “nakisawsaw” or “nadamay lang”? There will always be assumptions as much as there will always be more than one side to a story... have we been played or na-GERALD lang din? I guess we’re left wondering, tipong na-JOSHUA mag-isa...
While there’s more to it, I mean this whole story much like how Raffy Tulfo should realize, it’s not for him to fix (just like when one Tulfo said to Regine Velasquez to rather stick to showbiz...) Or that Commisioner Guanzon might want to reconsider her pronouncement that “It’s always the guy’s fault...”
Then bigla nalang wala... To be continued? Ghosted!
Thus in this case, it’s ironic how ghosting lacks “presence” (Ang ghost nagpaparamdam - Why is it even called ghosting then?) Similarly, ghosting herein seems to refute its allusion to “no communication” as the whole thing has been relayed in so many ways... An unfortunate way to be relieved from ghosting; more so, find out that you’re no longer a thing...
Not as simple as ABC - complications of "XYZ" -- “Circulation, Speculation” - through some social media posting, it confirmed the ghosting by her “X” as to “Y”; it should’ve been “Zzz” from there... But it’s “ghosting” for a reason, it’s going to be “haunting”... surmised as a case of cheating.
The issue has significantly gone viral that it “spooked” the attention even of assumed uninterested parties, as much as seemingly tackled to express their take on the buzz for all its trending value’s worth (us included ~ with this post...) From their family, co-showbiz personalities, political figures, even Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen to Senator Nancy Binay to Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon to Raffy Tulfo, one can’t seem to not weigh on the issue and give their two cents’ worth... It has "morphed" into a big deal of a story, it seems to share equal billing and exposure with “posts about Yorme Isko” in my timeline. It has transcended into such a media spectacle that it was humorously alluded to being a diversionary tactic while Duterte sells our islands to China.
Camps have taken their sides. Team Bea vs Team Julia, the “ghosted” vs the alleged other woman ("ghost whisperer" perhaps?) This is one “spirited” dispute, a “crime of apparition!” And as every one gets passionately affected -- throwing shade much like a “shadowy” smear campaign -- this is a “grime of passion”. If it weren’t for the ‘ghosting’ part, would it be as “supernaturally” scandalous? By whatever means, assumptions were for that of Bea’s “horror” story having been ghosted... she was sided to be the victim. Julia the villain. Anderson the ghost. One “mysterious” love triangle. Whose side of the story has more “soul”? Who’s into “hallucination”? It’s not like Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore’s “Ghost” love story wherein Bea Alonzo sang:
“Oh, my love, my darling
I've hungered, for your touch
A long, lonely time
Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?”
Not anymore...
As per Gerald Anderson’s defense, they were already having problems and on the brink of separation probably... That was Gerald Anderson’s cue perhaps... Bea’s issue is that there was no “closure” to begin with err end it... Don’t even include “He just left for no reason” into the equation as there were (their respective) reasons... Leaving without saying goodbye could be a strong argument though. However, isn’t “GOODbye” a parting wish for someone valued still; that’s why you wish that they “fare WELL”... Isn’t it that their likely friction/disagreement is already a sign of “badbye” of which there isn’t really any ‘like-term’ to even be expressed towards someone you despise?
Then, Bea’s social media reaction (liking a post pertaining to a lie) is hinting on Anderson’s claim as a made-up story. It’s no different from Gretchen Barretto’s contention that her estranged niece’s response was “conveniently co-(r)responding” with a composed statement by a “ghost” writer... -- Hmm, living up to that ghosting thing? After which, people became “Ghost Busters” or is it “bashers?”
The issue really is that it was assumed that there is the involvement of a third party. If there was no “Julia”, would it even be any different from a usual breakup? And people are feasting on it. The media is having a field day. Could we likewise speculate that some network’s cashing in on people’s gullibility for controversies, thus, there could be a scripted story that backs up a few angles to incite the substantial traction-gaining intrigue? Point is that will we be as immersed when this same thing happens to us or to someone we personally know? It might not be as interesting as that of famous people’s controversial affairs... people whose lives we really don’t know... and yet we “engage” like we do...
And it’s like we’re so much into it, na-BEA-yaan ng paguusapan... But then, does “na-JULIA” mean “nakisawsaw” or “nadamay lang”? There will always be assumptions as much as there will always be more than one side to a story... have we been played or na-GERALD lang din? I guess we’re left wondering, tipong na-JOSHUA mag-isa...
While there’s more to it, I mean this whole story much like how Raffy Tulfo should realize, it’s not for him to fix (just like when one Tulfo said to Regine Velasquez to rather stick to showbiz...) Or that Commisioner Guanzon might want to reconsider her pronouncement that “It’s always the guy’s fault...”
Then bigla nalang wala... To be continued? Ghosted!