POPPERS and SHOCKERS: Five Zeniths that You’ll Surely Remember in 2009

Using the word “shocks” may have been a blatant crime in the men’s world. But listed herein are five trademarks of 2009 that have absolutely caused the majority of the thinking population exclaim the forbidden word in different tones.

Towering at the first spot is the death of Former President Corazon Aquino. Considered as the mother of Philippine Democracy, Mrs. Aquino’s earthly departure has headed to major changes in the numbers game in politics. Also, it has been the reason why some supposed presidentiables opted to slide down for the VP race instead. The then clueless Noy-Noy is about to say yes and give in to the clamor of people as presented by statistics and of course, intensity of emotions coated by the battle cry of nationalism. And whether the yellow fever would last? Only year 2010 knows.

Next in line is the seemingly erratic conspiracy between typhoons, Ondoy and Pepeng, which has undeniably devastated major parts of Luzon and freeing not even the Metro. Burdening many lives including the life of FHM’s sexiest, Christine Reyes, environmentalists insist that it is nature’s own way to warn us of what is to come if we are not going to stop our exploits. Should it mean then that we now need to stop using rubbers to support the campaign? I think not. I hope not. Anyhow, population control is a major player in environmental protection.

2009 has lots of showbiz death in tow but Michael Jackson’s has really been a shocker. The 50 year old singer/dancer/performer’s death due to cardiac arrest last June 25 held the whole world watching and wondering. And as any MJ fan would say, his music will live forever. And sure it proved a notch after the docu-film created in memory of the deceased Pop Icon dances its way to number 1 spot worldwide early this November.

Know that the year would never be complete without Super Pacman. Amidst controversies of his supposed linkage with FHM Babe, Krista, rises another proof that the Pambansang Kamao is really superb in the boxing arena. Garnering his 7th boxing title, FHM Champ and Idol Manny Pacquiao has proved his worth as the World’s Pound for Pound Boxer. Armed with Bravado and Skills, his last fight that has toppled down Miguel Cotto has made Manny Pacquiao one of the most substantial citizens of this country ever. Hail once more to the Pinoy Champ! Congressman or not, Manny will always remain to be the Ultimate Pinoy Idol for 2009.

I know, I know. This last one would cause an uprising. New Moon is out in theaters and you are trying your best to present not-so-lame excuses for not allowing yourself to be dragged by your Cullen-obsessed girlfriend for the second time. But before you finally succumb to her caprice with your hands all fettered by hers and enter the dark theater full of humans aspiring to mingle with vampires and werewolves, admit it, chick-flick as it is, the “Twilight Fever” is yet another turning point in the movie industry and is expected to break records and be a blockbuster hit for this year.