It has become a sort of tradition among Twitter users to participate in #RP612fic which seems to be a reimagining of Philippine history through witty tweets and memes. And while some mere spectators may argue that the engagement towards the hashtag has gone down in recent years, along with the quality of the tweets, there are still a number of equally witty and timely entries that prove that it is alive, kicking, and funnier than ever.
This attempt at reimagining Spain as an online seller
Spain: 7,1017 islands for sale!
America: Hm po?
Spain: PM sent#rp612fic— Kimkim (@kimmykrazeee) June 11, 2018
Still funny, if you look past the typo.
Everyone’s favorite Nadine Lustre quote repurposed to express Josephine Bracken’s stance on Rizal’s many love affairs
Rare interview of Josephine on her thoughts about Rizal’s past relationships. Subbed. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/KTjPU3msL5
— Basso Profundo 켄 (@Poteytoooo) June 11, 2018
Seriously, you can take this meme and just replace the year to fit any historical joke you want to make.
Another Josephine Bracken reaction meme
Josephine Bracken discovering the number of Rizal’s ex-girlfriends. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/A5173hYI7J
— m a x 💬 (@mxnalcalaxx) June 11, 2018
We all know (and secretly love) that 90 Day Fiancé episode.
This retelling of one of Rizal’s favorite childhood story
A rare footage of the young gamu-gamo despite warning from her mother not to play with fire. #RP612Fic pic.twitter.com/NYjZn6Ktd6
— cathal (@tonibooeh) June 11, 2018
This funny video is too meme-worthy to miss.
That wooden bridge that collapsed and sent inspectors tumbling into the water in Zamboanga
never before seen photos of the Battle of Mactan in 1521 #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/qcOlGfAWAo
— Karl Aldren Tan (@karlaldrentan10) June 11, 2018
Remember it cost P12 million pesos to reconstruct that wooden footbridge.
The latest meme equivalent of Sisa’s search for her children
Sisa, probably. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/gT8zFYlHXp
— 𝖩𝗈𝗉𝖺𝗈 𝖭𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖼𝖺 (@J0PA0) June 11, 2018
Never not funny.
The Filipino townspeople adjusting to Mocha Uson’s “facts”
A group of Filipinos doing a bayanihan to bring Mt. Mayon from Naga back to Albay. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/KWskJWINE0
— Daniel Bautista (@theengrdane) June 12, 2018
All that work to make Mocha Uson’s faulty geographical information correct.
This NBA Finals meme recreation of an El Filibusterismo scene
A rare colorized photo of Simoun’s reaction after Isagani threw the lamp in the river. #RP612fic pic.twitter.com/sb1D796Wyj
— ً (@raphaelmiguel) June 11, 2018
The crying Michael Jordan meme has met its match.
This repurposed photo of a local and multinational fast food chain mascots
signing of the Treaty of Manila between PH and US govt., 1946 #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/2cENUqLUng
— FLAMIN’ HOT CHITO (@asdchivijkl) June 11, 2018
Forgetting the rivalry all for one photo.
This iconic movie scene Kris Aquino wanted to recreate with Mocha Uson
Art in Modern Film: Spoliarium (1884) – Four Sisters and A Wedding (2013) #RP612Fic pic.twitter.com/vwjZeygzUs
— ً (@raphaelmiguel) June 11, 2018
Still iconic. Still waiting for the Kris Aquino-Mocha Uson recreation.
Another Josephine Bracken entry, this time in reference to Dua Lipa’s famous music video
Josephine Bracken with her squad singing Dua lipa’s New Rules 1800’s version #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/sIMlZNoOMy
— JUNIOR [SQUARE UP 06/15/18❤️] (@calindong_jr) June 12, 2018
Because, really, Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” video is that iconic.
And lastly, the figures of Philippine history reacting to the current state of the country via this viral Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo meme
Philippine heroes/heroines looking at the country’s current progress: #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/da29i6bUxi
— nathaniel daczar cruel (@pinathbutter) June 12, 2018
Judy Ann is all of us, really. The revolutionary figures included.
Header Photo Courtesy of Basso Profundo 켄 (@Poteytoooo) on Twitter
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