Category Archives: Humor
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
600. 12 Things Curaçao Expats Can’t Leave Curaçao Without
1. Ketjap Manis 2. Preimu Chines 3. The one and only “Air Conditioner in a Bottle” 4. Drop 5. Kroepoek 6. Maggi 7. Palu di Funchi 8. Curaçao Liquor (for your non-Curaçao friends) 9. Emergency Amstel Bright 10. Pika 11. Desiree’s latest cookbook 12.
600. 12 Things Curaçao Expats Can’t Leave Curaçao Without
1. Ketjap Manis 2. Preimu Chines 3. The one and only “Air Conditioner in a Bottle” 4. Drop 5. Kroepoek 6. Maggi 7. Palu di Funchi 8. Curaçao Liquor (for your non-Curaçao friends) 9. Emergency Amstel Bright 10. Pika 11. Desiree’s latest cookbook 12.
604. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 6)
You automatically wiggle your hips and upper-body (even when seated) upon hearing the first sounds of a tambú, tumba, merengue, salsa, reaggeaton, etc You make appointments at 3 when you want to start at 4 You get insulted and
604. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 6)
You automatically wiggle your hips and upper-body (even when seated) upon hearing the first sounds of a tambú, tumba, merengue, salsa, reaggeaton, etc You make appointments at 3 when you want to start at 4 You get insulted and
608. Curaçao Baby Names (Part 6)
In Curaçao we tend to mash-up Dutch, Papiamentu, Spanish and English… as well as mom and dad’s name (sometimes grandmother and grandfather too) resulting in truly unique concoctions, often very difficult to pronounce and therefore reduced to “Juni” and “Dèka”, “Zusje” (little
608. Curaçao Baby Names (Part 6)
In Curaçao we tend to mash-up Dutch, Papiamentu, Spanish and English… as well as mom and dad’s name (sometimes grandmother and grandfather too) resulting in truly unique concoctions, often very difficult to pronounce and therefore reduced to “Juni” and “Dèka”, “Zusje” (little
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
622. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 5)
You’ve mastered the (many) meanings of ‘konyo’ and use it in both positive and negative sense (mostly positive of course!) You don’t flinch when you see women out and about with rollers in their hair A car honks at you,
622. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 5)
You’ve mastered the (many) meanings of ‘konyo’ and use it in both positive and negative sense (mostly positive of course!) You don’t flinch when you see women out and about with rollers in their hair A car honks at you,
623. Curaçao Halloween Costumes
Curaçao’s favorite odd couple: 1. 1968 Miss Universe runner-up Annemarie Braafheid and 2. her hubby Stanley Brown. 3. Rasta Moses 4. Curaçao’s air conditioner in a bottle: Alcolado Glacial 5. This scary guy 6. Captain Goodlife 7. Polar Beer 8. Songstress Kris Berry and her awesome hair
623. Curaçao Halloween Costumes
Curaçao’s favorite odd couple: 1. 1968 Miss Universe runner-up Annemarie Braafheid and 2. her hubby Stanley Brown. 3. Rasta Moses 4. Curaçao’s air conditioner in a bottle: Alcolado Glacial 5. This scary guy 6. Captain Goodlife 7. Polar Beer 8. Songstress Kris Berry and her awesome hair
624. Dushi Booties
And who can forget this Yellow Claw YouTube sensation? Ps: Krokobil in Dutch = Crocobutt. Scientists at the University of Oxford have recently uncovered evidence that women with big butts are not only the most intelligent, but also the most resistant
624. Dushi Booties
And who can forget this Yellow Claw YouTube sensation? Ps: Krokobil in Dutch = Crocobutt. Scientists at the University of Oxford have recently uncovered evidence that women with big butts are not only the most intelligent, but also the most resistant
629. Curaçao Street Names
‘Kaya Telefon’ feels left out. Shared this with our Facebook crew: Larry spotted a typo, it should really be ‘Kaya Lèptop’. The rest of us are anxiously awaiting ‘Kaya Feisbuk’, ‘Kaya Laik’ and ‘Kaya ONLAIK’, ‘Kaya Ping’ and ‘Kaya Blèkbèri’, ‘Kaya Wòtsèp’
629. Curaçao Street Names
‘Kaya Telefon’ feels left out. Shared this with our Facebook crew: Larry spotted a typo, it should really be ‘Kaya Lèptop’. The rest of us are anxiously awaiting ‘Kaya Feisbuk’, ‘Kaya Laik’ and ‘Kaya ONLAIK’, ‘Kaya Ping’ and ‘Kaya Blèkbèri’, ‘Kaya Wòtsèp’
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
651. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 4)
You know some tourists have seen more of the island than you have… and you’re okay with that You ‘do redu’ (= gossip) too… and consider it ‘networking’ You’ve stayed up past midnight to stand on the street and watch
651. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 4)
You know some tourists have seen more of the island than you have… and you’re okay with that You ‘do redu’ (= gossip) too… and consider it ‘networking’ You’ve stayed up past midnight to stand on the street and watch
665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)
You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,
665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)
You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,
682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings
The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major
682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings
The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major
695. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 2)
You forgot someone’s name? Just call them ‘Dushi’…! You’re not surprised when you get ‘bon pasku’ weeks after Christmas… You order Polar ‘ku kup di eis’ (= with a cup of ice) You understand that ‘don’t drink and drive’ means
695. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 2)
You forgot someone’s name? Just call them ‘Dushi’…! You’re not surprised when you get ‘bon pasku’ weeks after Christmas… You order Polar ‘ku kup di eis’ (= with a cup of ice) You understand that ‘don’t drink and drive’ means
706. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 1)
You end sentences with ‘swa’ (= brother-in-law)… You classify the level of nastiness by the length of your ‘chéééééé..!‘ Your friends call you to see why you’re taking so long, you tell them “mi ta yegando!” (=I’m so close), even
706. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 1)
You end sentences with ‘swa’ (= brother-in-law)… You classify the level of nastiness by the length of your ‘chéééééé..!‘ Your friends call you to see why you’re taking so long, you tell them “mi ta yegando!” (=I’m so close), even
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 