Pak ganern game

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Pak ganern
Genres Hand game with the use of the upper body
PlayersMinimum of 2
Setup timeNone
Playing timeInstant
ChanceNone to some, depending on the skill level of those playing

Pak Ganern Game is a modern game which has gained popularity in the Philippines. The game was derived from the Filipino clap game "Nanay, Tatay", but in Pak Ganern, players need to say "Pak Ganern" instead of "Nanay, Tatay". When someone makes a mistake, they are punished as the other players agree. [1]

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Background

According to anthropologist and professor Felipe Jocano Jr. from the University of the Philippines-Diliman in an interview, a phrase like "pak ganern" appeals to the Pinoy sense of humor. He said that “Ganern” came from a Filipino word “ganoon” undergoing rhotic harmony, while “Pak” is “tumpak” though it may also be just an old onomatopoeia for explosions. By combining the two words, a different meaning is formed. Jocano says this linguistic manner of humbling one's self using humor is very much a Filipino cultural trait. And although there is no inherent or absolute meaning to either "pak" or "ganern", speakers of the language can still instantly come up sentence constructions that sound like a winner. [2]

Growing popularity

The game was introduced by host and comedian Vice Ganda in the Philippine noontime variety show, It's Showtime, on the August 17, 2016 episode of the program. Vice, describing the game as "the game that real men are playing," demonstrates the mechanics with the help of fellow It's Showtime hosts Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, and Billy Crawford. [3]

Due to the popularity of the game, Filipino celebrities play along with the game. This includes Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Jason Dy, KZ Tandingan, Jay R, Kyla, Daryl Ong, Robi Domingo, Tippy Dos Santos, and It's Showtime's all-male dance group Hashtags. [4]

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References

  1. Tantiangco, Aya (7 July 2016). "What is pak and why is it ganern? Experts weigh in on new online catchphrase". GMA News. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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