GETTING tired of the same gimmicks to do with your friends? You might want to check out these Facebook events that pass by your newsfeed nowadays. Most of them are kinda ridiculous, but that’s the point! The more ridiculous, the more fun it brings.
The past weeks have brought a surge of funny and weird Facebook events that have entertained users who share and express false interest in them. Nobody knows when this will stop as it is heavily fueled by Filipinos’ humor and creativity.
The events vary and include fistfights, swimming, dance battles, vehicle races, and even creating a landform in the middle of a resort! Facebook events include details that would be seen by the guests but these shouldn’t be taken seriously. Can you imagine a night-swimming activity that will be held in broad daylight?
Here are some of the wittiest Facebook events that you might want not to miss:
DOUGIE BATTLE SA EDSA CAROUSEL
Event details
Creator: Albie Delvega
Date: April 30, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 9pm – 12am
Venue: EDSA Quezon Ave.
Now, this event is slightly toned down from the rest of the events we see on our newsfeeds. I bet this is a safe space for everyone to participate in, even children.
NIGHT SWIMMING BUKAS NG UMAGA
Event details
Creator: Vin Dela Cruz
Date: April 1, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 8am
Venue: Tondo, Manila
There’s no better way to beat the heat than to dip in swimming pools. But can you imagine how your supposed night swimming will turn out if it’s in the morning? Well, you’ll never know until you attend this event.
KARERA NG EBIKE SA NLEX
Event details:
Creator: Ivy Hermosa
Date: March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 3pm
Venue: North Luzon Expressway
Are you a fan of racing and technology? Watch these battery-operated vehicles compete in this race-experiment event in one of the country’s busiest expressways.
BANANA BOAT GAMIT SABA
Event details:
Creator: Melo
Date: March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9am
Venue: Mabini, Batangas
Another fun water activity! But what if your circle is on a tight budget for more fun on your vacation? Would you consider this cheaper (and healthier) option of using “saba” (sweet banana)?
BATUHAN NG PARCEL SA J&T CUBAO
Event details:
Creator: The Minimalist Essentials and AJ Ignacio
Date: April 1, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 9am
Venue: Cubao, Quezon City
Getting impatient over that one parcel you’ve been waiting for to be delivered? You might wanna start praying to all the saints that your parcel won’t be used for this event.
MAG BONFIRE SA PETRON WITH FRIENDS
Event details:
Creator: Aladdin Chavez Palad
Date: March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 10pm
Venue: Taguig City
Want to spice up your bonfire experience? Why not try making a bonfire at a gas station? Make sure to make the most out of it as it can only happen once.
GUMAWA NG CHOCOLATE HILL SA JEDS ISLAND RESORT
Event details:
Creator: Psalmuel Vardeleon
Date: April 1, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 11:30am
Venue: Jed’s Island Resort, Calumpit, Bulacan
News about the hidden resort built on one of the natural wonders of the Philippines, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, made many Filipinos upset. As payback, people seem interested in the idea of reversing the situation—placing the chocolate hill in the middle of a resort and seeing what happens.
BUGBUGAN SA BOXING STATION SM SUPERMARKET MARIKINA
Event details:
Creator: Jhervince Rada
Date: April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 3:30am
Venue: SM Marikina
The details didn’t clarify what kind of boxing would happen in the boxing station. Why not do both boxing of groceries and boxing the sport at the same place at the same time just to make sure?
Many of you might be wondering: how did these nutty ideas even start and why is it so hard to stop?
These ridiculous Facebook events seem to be inspired by the OG “Suntukan sa ACE Hardware” which was scheduled on April 15, 2016, at ACE Hardware Lucena, Quezon branch.
It was inadvertently stumbled upon by users, causing the event to resurface after a long time. It made users recall the chaotic nature of the incident, ultimately turning it into an Internet meme.
It was so viral that even the official Facebook page of ACE Hardware had to issue a statement denying that a “suntukan” (brawl) that will happen in the store.
With the legacy this Internet meme has left, a user recreated the event with the title “Suntukan sa ACE Hardware: Ang Pagbabalik.” Users showed their excitement as the event now has 2.4k people going and 15k people interested.
