- Vice Ganda became one of the most-awaited artists to walk the red carpet of the ABS-CBN Ball 2018.
- One basher named David Ryan M. Ignacio, however, slammed Vice and called the comedian “disgusting.”
- Netizens replied to David’s post and slammed the said basher.
ABS-CBN Ball 2018 was held on September 29, Saturday. Kapamilya artists were present at the ball which became both a fashion event and a relaunch of an advocacy. Vice Ganda became one of the most-awaited artists to walk the red carpet.
Being one of today’s fashion icons, netizens waited for Vice’s outfit for the said ball.
Basher slams.
Vice received praises for representing his religious beliefs during the red carpet. One basher named David Ryan M. Ignacio, however, slammed Vice and called the comedian “disgusting.” In a Facebook post, David wrote:
“This is outright offensive to all Christians because the Crown of Thorns represents a deeper meaning for us. Disclaimer: I have nothing against the person but rather the act thereof. #respectingreligiousbeliefs
#kontinggalangnalangsana #walanabangibangmasuot #epallang”
David copy-pasted the meaning of the Crown of Throwns from a website, gotquestions.org.
“For Us Christians, the crown of thorns is a reminder of two things: (1) Jesus was, and is, indeed “the king”. One day, the entire universe will bow down to Jesus as the “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16). What the Roman soldiers meant as a mockery, was in fact a picture of Christ’s two roles, first of suffering servant (Isaiah 53), and second of conquering Messiah-King (Revelation 19). (2) Jesus was willing to endure the pain, the insults, and the shame, all on our account. The crown of thorns, and the suffering that went with it, are long gone, and Jesus has now received the crown of which He is worthy. “But we see Him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone” (Hebrews 2:9, emphasis added).
There is further symbolism embodied in the crown of thorns. When Adam and Eve sinned, bringing evil and a curse upon the world, part of the curse upon humanity was “…cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you…” (Genesis 3:17-18, emphasis added). The Roman soldiers unknowingly took an object of the curse and fashioned it into a crown for the one who would deliver us from that curse. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree’” (Galatians 3:13). Christ, in His perfect atoning sacrifice, has delivered us from the curse of sin, of which a thorn is a symbol. While intended to be a mockery, the crown of thorns was, in fact, an excellent symbol of who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish.”
Although David mentioned that he doesn’t have anything against Vice, he contradicted himself and insulted the comedian.
“Nkakabastos na! Umabot na sa ulo ang kasikatan to the point na you don’t care anymore basta mkaepal ka lang. So downright worthless! Classless! Disgusting! Kaya nawawala respeto sa mga lgbt dahil sa tulad netong bastos na acto! Pweh!”
Netizens react.
A lot of netizens reacted, praising Vice’s outfit and slammed David. They also pointed out that this is the comedian’s way of expressing his artistic creativity and religious beliefs.
“Pake mo ba ikaw ba ang gumastos sa damit nya dami mong kuda inaano kaba ng supt ni vice, masyado mong binigyan ng meaning, (nanggigigil) ako sayo kyaaaaa”
“You dont know the meaning of creativity… kung sayo (may) meaning problema mo yan (sa amin) walang problema. Tanga ka (lang siguro) kung (hindi) mo alam.”
“Ganyan talaga ang mga taong may inggit sa katawan hahahahahahaha ikaw nga di pinakialaman ni vice nag suot ka (korona) ng Miss Universe pero ugali mo di pang Miss Universe haahahha ambisyosang palaka sa damuhan hahaha”
“taena si Lady Gaga nga mas OA pa mag-damit eh! hindi mo naman napapansin wag kang OA! as if naman wala kang kasalanan, linis-linisan!”
“It’s just artistic expression, don’t be so uptight my friend. We are all made in the image of God. You lost it when you uttered slurs against Vice while otherwise claiming you have nothing against him. There’s nothing in the Bible that says we should honor the crown of thorns. The only thing Jesus said that we should remember and celebrate is His death and resurrection, which is commemorated through the communion. He didn’t even say we should celebrate His birth. We should slow down, because it appears we are honoring non-living things more than a person made in the image of God.”
A lot of netizens also noted that Vice never asked for David’s opinion.
“Di niya naman hiningi opinion mo tumahimik ka na lang”
“Pahanap sana ni vice to tsaka niya sabihin opinion niya sa harap ni vice tignan ko lang talaga kung makaka-epal pa siya.”
Netizens mentioned how David just slammed Vice to earn more followers.
“Pasikat”
“Luh? Kuha ko naman point mo, pero di ka ba marunong nalang makaappreciate? Look at yourself first sa pinost mo. Hahaha. Issue ba talaga o papansin ka lang?! Pwe.”
“Aaah papansin. Padami ng followers nag kunwaring matalino”
“Nakakaoffend para sa mga nagbabanda tong picture mo. Kakadiri. Walang pandamit kaya pala todo bash kay Vice. Hays.”
“Payag ka sisikat pero dahil sa katangahan mo? Payag ka na, eto nga si david ryan pumayag e”
“Ha. Filipino Mindset. Bigyan natin ng issue yan… Hahahahha kawawa lang”
MET Gala 2018: Heavenly Bodies was mentioned in the comments section. In the said gala, celebrities dressed up as religious icons.
“ULOL sana nung MET GALA nag-react ka rin diba???”
“So kapag bakla, bawal? Kapag straight, pwede? Let’s not forget that “Heavenly Bodies” was the theme of 2018 MET Gala. A lot of people dressed up as the Mother Mary (Cardi B), a Pope (Rihanna) and other religious icons like Joan of Arc (Zendaya). AND THE VATICAN SPONSORED IT.”
“Paki google mo ‘yung recent Met Gala red carpet looks ng mga celebs na ang theme ay Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Tas reply ka after mong makainom ng maintenance mo sa high blood. Grabeng makapagreklamo. For sure nagpost ka din ng mahabang talata nung tumaas yung sili eh”
Vice Ganda never reacted to the said basher.
