Journalists and celebrities couldn’t resist responding to the recently unveiled advertisement starring broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, which cleverly incorporates the well-known catchphrase “Stress Drilon.”
On Saturday, September 23, the online world buzzed with reactions from journalists, broadcasters, and celebrities as they shared their thoughts on the now-famous milk tea commercial featuring Drilon.
ABS-CBN North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc, in a tweet, lauded the commercial as “undoubtedly one of the finest advertisements ever.” He also extended his congratulations to Drilon for successfully capitalizing on the ubiquitous “Stress Drilon” catchphrase.
“ONE OF THE BEST ADS EVER Happy for @cesdrilon for FINALLY cashing in on that STRESSDRILON meme”
ONE OF THE BEST ADS EVER 😂
Happy for @cesdrilon for FINALLY cashing in on that STRESSDRILON meme 🤣
pic.twitter.com/mre1NHKCRw— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) September 22, 2023
Kuya Kim Atienza, who shared the commercial, pointed out that it was crafted by the same team responsible for another viral RC Cola ad.
“Hahahaha I heard it’s the #gigil team, creators of the hilarious/infamous RC cola ad TJ. #stressdrilon”
Hahahaha I heard it's the #gigil team, creators of the hilarious/infamous RC cola ad TJ. #stressdrilon https://t.co/kldElC68Ri
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) September 22, 2023
When Karen Davila stumbled upon the viral ad on Twitter, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter and tweeted, “Hahaha, this is a winner!”
Hahaha for the win!
— Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) September 22, 2023
Actress Bela Padilla, showing her support for Drilon, chimed in on Twitter with two raised-hand emojis.
— Bela Padilla (@padillabela) September 23, 2023
Comedian-director John Lapus took to Twitter as well, proclaiming, “Official ng gay lingo ang ‘Stress Drilon’!!”
Official ng gay lingo ang "Stress Drilon"!! https://t.co/AC3LcHKk9o
— John Lapus (@KorekKaJohn) September 22, 2023
Likewise, Barnaby Lo shared the ad on social media with the caption “Stress Drilon! Hahaha!”
Stress Drilon! Hahaha! 😂 pic.twitter.com/jq7Clhn6VU
— Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) September 22, 2023
Zen Hernandez meanwhile playfully tagged fellow Kapamilya journalist Jeff Canoy, suggesting they initiate a trending topic with #HungryOmagaDiaaz, since Stress Drilon had already achieved commercial success.
“Dahil nagka-commercial na ang pinauso nating #stressdrilon circa 20xx, ipa-trending na ang #hungryomagadiaz!!!! @jeffcanoy ”
https://twitter.com/zenhernandez/status/1705407842700902441
Actress Heaven Peralejo reacted to the viral ads on Twitter with a series of loud crying and sobbing emojis.
— Heaven Peralejo 🇵🇭 heavenperalejo.eth (@hperalejo) September 23, 2023
Woman of the hour Ces Drilon, expressed her gratitude on Twitter, thanking everyone who found joy in and shared her commercial. She also shared her own delight with the overwhelmingly positive reception.
“Salamat at marami akong napasaya sa ibang klaseng #stressdrilon na inabot ko! Masayang masaya na din ako!”
Salamat at marami akong napasaya sa ibang klaseng #stressdrilon na inabot ko! Masayang masaya na din ako! pic.twitter.com/izM8NoW4Ea
— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) September 23, 2023
