Are you smarter than the average voter?

MANILA, Philippines - The famed fictional newsman, Will McAvoy, once said, “Nothing is more important to a democracy than a well-informed electorate.” We couldn’t agree more. And so with the elections just a couple of days away, we dug deep inside to find our inner Alex Trebek and present to you a list of carefully selected questions to see if you’re ready to vote. These questions will test even the smartest of voters and will not be as easy as running for the Senate because your father happens to be the Vice President. Fun for ages 9 to 99!

Which of the following qualifications do you look for most in a senatorial candidate?

Political track record

Educational background

Sex appeal

Where do you get your election news?

TV

Internet

Iglesia ni Cristo

Which person running for a government position made the best attempt at violently overthrowing said government?

Gringo Honasan

Antonio Trillanes IV

What phrase comes to mind when you hear the words “Jack Enrile”?

Juan Ponce Enrile

His stellar congressional record

Alfie Anido

Which of the following did Mitos Magsaysay not say?

“Hindi mo pwedeng paghiwalayin ang simbahan at ang pamahalaan sapagkat ako po ay ipinanganak na Katoliko.”

“Heaven must be crying… We have to undo what has been done…”

“My biggest achievement is attending sessions, only have three absences.”

“My responsibility is to God first then the Church, then the people.”

Who’s older?

Jun Magsaysay

Ernesto Maceda

Father Time

Pick your favorite version of Dick Gordon.

Dick “WOW Philippines” Gordon

Dick “Red Cross” Gordon

Dick “Rock Ed Radio” Gordon (Look it up)

What was Cynthia Villar before becoming a senatorial candidate?

Congresswoman

Governor

Wil Time Big Time co-host

Which nickname is your favorite?

Bambam

Koko

Tingting

Can you tell us who Ed Hagedorn is?

Yes, he’s running for mayor of Manila.

Who dat iz?

What do you call that thing on Risa Hontiveros’ shoulder?

The Shawl of Women’s Rights

Corruption Whip

Alampay

Ed Hagedorn

Did you know Jamby Madrigal was running?

No.

Yes, because I am Jamby Madrigal.

Who among the following is actually running for Senator?

Jac Jacinto

Mon Montano

Dan Dancel

Benben Benedicto

Isn’t Chiz Escudero the luckiest man in the world for being with Heart Evangelista?

Yes.

YES!

*cries*

Among the four, which two fought with Senator Juan Ponce Enrile?

Loren Legarda

Alan Cayetano

Sonny Trillanes

The Rebel Alliance

Why are you so against Grace Poe?

Because she’s just using her father’s name.

Because I don’t know anything about her and that annoys me.

Because people told me to hate her and I’m gullible.

Which celebrity is not endorsing a candidate?

Dingdong Dantes

Coco Martin

Daniel Padilla

Sir Chief

What does UNA stand for?

United Nationalist Alliance

Binay 2016

Are you a registered voter? Be honest.

Yes.

It’s kind of a long story…

No, but I post political memes and rants online. Does that count?

Do you think the makers of this quiz are biased to a particular political coalition?

Nope. I trust their fair judgment.

Yes, and I especially hate the younger brother.

Answer key

1. C (If you’re Miriam Santiago)

2. C (If you’re 90% of the population)

3. A (But only because Trillanes just lounged in a hotel)

4. C Alfie Anido (But be careful of being sued)

5. D (Actually they should all be wrong)

6. C (But a case could be made for Ernesto Maceda)

7. C (Only if you looked it up)

8. A (Also WTH is Ms. Hanep Buhay?)

9. B (But we’re all winners here)

10. B (Really)

11. C (We would also accept Ed Hagedorn)

12. B (Hi Jamby!)

13. B (Best. Name. Ever.)

14. A (Sobrang chiz-y)

15. B and C (Also known as Jar Jar Binks)

16. C (She’s really nice, you guys…)

17. C (Because he has a concert to prepare for)

18. A (But really, it’s B)

19. A (YOU BETTER VOTE!)

20. B (Please send all hate mail to jiggyandjonty@gmail.com)