Filipino comedian and actor Dennis Padilla has once again found himself at the center of social media buzz, but this time, it’s not for his on-screen antics.
A wedding gift he gave to his daughter, Claudia Barretto, following her recent nuptials to Basti Lorenzo on April 8, has ignited a firestorm of reactions online—ranging from hilarious quips to outright frustration. The gift in question? A cap emblazoned with the word “astig” (cool) and a picture of Padilla’s own face, as revealed in a viral X post by user @daemonsalvato.
Ito pala wedding gift ni Dennis Padilla sa anak niya.
I'm not kidding you! pic.twitter.com/rwzQQM39wR— ChongKitty Duterte (@daemonsalvato) April 11, 2025
The post, shared on April 11 at 19:59 UTC, featured a screenshot of Padilla proudly showing off the cap, with the caption: “Ito pala wedding gift ni Dennis Padilla sa anak niya. I’m not kidding you!”.
The tweet quickly gained traction, amassing thousands of views and prompting a flurry of responses from netizens who couldn’t decide whether to laugh or fume at the unconventional present. A follow-up post by @daemonsalvato linked to a full video of Padilla presenting the gift, further fueling the online frenzy.
Netizens wasted no time sharing their thoughts, with reactions highlighting both the absurdity of the gift and the underlying family tensions that have been simmering since the wedding. User @ilmsmnaveen didn’t hold back, writing, “Bakit di naang plantsa or baso mas magegets ko pa hahaha pero yung sobrero na may astig at mukha niya? T**gina, hahaha bakit do na lang iniregalo yang necklace nya haha kung totoong gold yan, kainis ang baho niya.”
The user’s suggestion of gifting an iron or a glass—or even the gold necklace Padilla was wearing—over the personalized cap had many nodding in agreement, with some pointing out the irony of Padilla flaunting a gold necklace while opting for such a quirky gift.
Others found the situation ripe for humor. @Chinito_Balbon imagined the awkwardness of the gift being opened at the wedding reception, commenting, “Wahaha jusko lord. imagine kung nag opening of gifts sa reception tas ‘father of the bride’ ganyan laman ng gift. hahaha.”
wahaha jusko lord. imagine kung nag opening of gifts sa reception tas "father of the bride" ganyan laman ng gift. hahaha
— Chinito Ninja (@Chinito_Balbon) April 12, 2025
The mental image of Claudia unwrapping the cap in front of guests left many in stitches, with more netizens sending funny responses, amplifying the comedic tone of the thread.
However, not all reactions were lighthearted. Some users expressed frustration, tying the gift to the broader context of Padilla’s strained relationship with his children. @bacardibi
questioned Padilla’s financial priorities, stating, “Walang pera pambili? Gash,” while noting the gold necklace he wore in the video.
questioned Padilla’s financial priorities, stating, “Walang pera pambili? Gash,” while noting the gold necklace he wore in the video.
Walang pera pambili? Gash
— _ (@bacardibi) April 12, 2025
Author @daemonsalvato responded, “Pero may gold necklace noh?”—a sentiment that echoed the confusion and irritation of many who felt the gift was more about Padilla’s ego than his daughter’s special day.
Another user @yojnnae drew a personal comparison, saying, “Kaugali nya father ko madrama na ewan!” to which @daemonsalvato
replied, “I know what you mean,” hinting at a shared understanding of dramatic family dynamics.
The cap also became a subject of speculative humor, with the author @daemonsalvato
joking in a follow-up post, “Pupusta ko, one of these days, ibebenta niya kay Boss Toyo yang sumbrero na yan para pagkakitaan.“
joking in a follow-up post, “Pupusta ko, one of these days, ibebenta niya kay Boss Toyo yang sumbrero na yan para pagkakitaan.“
https://twitter.com/daemonsalvato/status/1910918384562430123?t=Cc2bJmzanvjnHaoSrMouaA&s=19
The idea of Padilla selling the cap to Boss Toyo, a popular Filipino content creator known for buying celebrity memorabilia, added another layer of hilarity to the saga.
This online uproar comes on the heels of Padilla’s earlier controversy surrounding Claudia’s wedding, where he publicly claimed he was treated more like a visitor than the father of the bride, a statement that drew significant backlash
The wedding gift has only added fuel to the fire, with netizens using the cap as a symbol of Padilla’s apparent disconnect from his daughter’s milestone moment. As one user put it, the cap might just be the most “astig” representation of the ongoing Barretto-Padilla family drama—a drama that shows no signs of slowing down on social media.
For Dennis Padilla, this latest episode proves that even a wedding gift can become a viral moment—whether for laughter or outrage.
