It always hurts the first time

THE EAR - The Freeman

December 8, 2021 | 12:00am

BEING SWABBED, THAT IS. The EAR overheard this totally innocent but somewhat suggestive exchange between two friends:

GIRL: (After getting her first-ever nasal swab for COVID-19) Sakit man diay na ang magpa-swab sa ilong no?

BOY: (Who already underwent multiple COVID swabs) Ing-ana g’yud na. Sakit g’yud na basta first time.

GIRL: Amaw man ka oy!

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