Wow, Jimmy Sieczka sure created a lot of publicity and got his 15 minutes of fame on his short video known as “20 Things I Dislike About the Philippines” video. He was very likely the most hated foreigner to live in the Philippines in history, at least in the last 5 years.
As usual, it is really hard to determine what is fact and fiction in all of this. Is Jimmy still in Cebu or has he already returned to the USA? Recent reports in the press refer to him as a Cebu based American. Earlier it was that he is no longer here. Is Jimmy real? I have my doubts.
Is Jimmy Sieczka Real or an Actor?
If he released this while he is still here, he really doesn’t understand the Philippines at all. I had come to the conclusion that he didn’t really exist. That he was an actor. I’m still not convinced one way or another. He does have a profile on Channel Fx. But the film doesn’t belong to him. It belongs to Micheal Goodman causing me to believe that Jimmy was merely an actor. I was about to write an article in that direction. Then I found a statement on Channel Fx released by “Jimmy” about four hours ago:
The following is my official statement regarding the “20 Reasons” video that I hosted:
I, James Sieczka have considered the Philippines as my second country and Cebu as my second home. The subject video that was aired was made in good faith and as a legitimate and reasonable execise of my right, “freedom of expression”.
There was no intention to scrutinize the city nor the people that governs the same. It’s an honest observation and opinion that I myself think needs to be worked on not just specifically in Cebu. These are little things that we see around us as normal people and from the eyes of an ordinary man like me. But from all that’s happening and me just trying to exercise my freedom of speech, I am very open and amenable for an apology, on the manner and means that I exercise my right, if the need presents itself.
As a sign of my compliance with the duly authorized authority and rule of law, I am not ashamed to apologize to people that I offended in the process with the hope that you would reconsider in declaring me” persona non grata”‘
Sincerely, James Sieczka
Looking at Jimmy’s profile on Channel Fx it appears he is still in Cebu City. The activity on this profile started on Tuesday. Is it reallly Jimmy? We have no way to know that. It doesn’t have his picture on it.
So he’s a serious film maker that didn’t have a profile on this site for budding film makers until he became well known. I find that very hard to believe. It is becoming harder for me to show respect for Jimmy because I’m not at all convinced he is real. I don’t know, it seems he is but this could be attempts to keep the interest in the film going.
I remain completely unconvinced this man is actually known by the name of Jimmy Sieczka. But he may very well be but I can’t find him on FaceBook or YouTube either.
What is 20 Things I Dislike About The Philippines Really About?
The maker of the video released two videos. One about liking the Philippines and one about not liking the Philippines. I can’t display the videos in this page because they are both auto play. Both will play at the same time so I will have to settle for links to the videos
20 Things I Dislike About the Philippines
20 Reasons I Love the Philippines
Clearly some of the things that Jimmy doesn’t like the guys in other video does like. Yes, they may just have a more positive attitude but I don’t see this as a matter of who is right or wrong.
I probably won’t write about this again but I will continue to follow it. I really am curious if this guy is real or an actor. I’m still leaning toward actor. That official statement looks like it came from a lawyer. Actually, it looks like someone trying to make it look like it came from a lawyer. It even has a spelling error in it. I don’t buy it.
I think it would be better to keep your mouth closed than to say you might say your sorry if there is a need. To say I’m not sorry I did it but I’m sorry I offended someone might be best left unsaid.
Jimmy, you do not have the right to freedom of expression when in the Philippines. You’ve been living here for three years and don’t know you can be thrown out of the country for insulting a Filipino? I don’t think it is likely to happen in a situation like this but he seems to be unaware of it.
If a guy is so wrapped up in himself that he is not aware of the world around him, I can see how that could happen. I think most people that have lived here for three years would not make a video like this. I think they’d know this would be a result if it became known.
I’m not ready to believe it. I’m not ready to believe he is anything other than an actor and I think the film maker, Michael Goodman gathered a lot of attention to his work. I think he has something good to say about people.
It shows how different people take a look at the same place, one likes it and one doesn’t. The one that doesn’t like it isn’t a very unlikable character. He is condescending and superior while the guys that do like it they are easy going and almost taking on the characteristics of “hippies” from the last 60s.
I’m not willing to judge Jimmy though, not based on one video. If it is really a sincere video meant to reflect negatively towards the Philippines then it was poor judgement and I think is more of a reflection on him rather than Cebu. But we shouldn’t have to be expected to like something. Jimmy shouldn’t be excepted to like something. Perhaps he should be expected to show respect in a culture that is so much about respect. Jimmy doesn’t strike me as someone that has lived in the Philippines for three years.
What I take from the two videos is that how people see the Philippines and in general life is based on what is directly between our ears. Some love it, some hate it and they should be able to have their opinion. Personally, I would rather be the kind of person that likes the things that others dislike. It is far less stressful, makes for a happier and fuller life. I think Michael Goodman had a point to make but I think it had little to do with the Philippines.
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He says he is “open to an apology” but never actually gives one. He’s still a smarmy little wad. He does seem to be worried he will be judged “persona non grata” and not be allowed to re enter the Philippines once he leaves.
At least he is now aware as a foreigner, he doesn’t have any ‘rights of expression” and can be picked up, deported and blackballed at the whim and will of the government. Good luck Jimmy, if you haven’t already, best start packing your bags.
If you really are a Filipino, you should know that all that are men simple things, we can’t even afford to change for a better good, what more for big changes right?
Quite offensive, but true. The problem with Filipinos, they don’t want change. They criticize a lot, but they don’t want to be criticized.
I love the Philippines, but I love it more if those things that are mentioned are not true.
I don’t think the problem was the guy mentioning them. I think it was the superior attitude he used to say it in.
Are you Filipino?
I have noticed that Filipino seem more adverse to change than Americans are in general. And they don’t like it much either. But they sure complain a lot less than Americans. I”m so sick of complaining Americans. They make me tired. haha
yes, rusty you are right. the attitude is not right. But that is cultural differences I guess. All I can say, we curse, criticize a lot as well, and fairly, much more offensive than this. I can attest to that.
True, yeah it certainly isn’t right here but its not really acceptable in the USA. It is okay to complain about things in the USA but most Americans would have a problem with the language. In person, it wouldn’t be so bad but when putting it out for the world to see, not really. There isn’t anything humble about most young American males.
Lately, I’ve been pretty tired of hearing American’s complain. 
Just so much of it and I have too much to do. You’d think the guy would understand a bit more of how important respect is in Filipino culture. He’s making fun of things in the Philippines and that is what i think pushed Filipinos over the edge. I know almost no Filipino would behave in that way. Oddly, too many Americans act as if they are superior to Filipino because their way is better. They just show their ignorance. Filipino are just as smart as anyone else. Maybe even smarter than Americans. Being undereducated doesn’t imply a lack of intelligence. In fact, thinking that way shows a lack of intelligence.
Jimmy fits the term “The ugly american”
If you want to know more about being declared Persona Non Grata, you can read about it here: http://cebuexperience.com/cebuforums/showthread.php/369-Resolution-to-Declare-Jimmy-Sieczka-Persona-Non-Grata?p=1843#post1843.
If you want to know more about being declared Persona Non Grata, you can read about it here: http://cebuexperience.com/cebuforums/showthread.php/369-Resolution-to-Declare-Jimmy-Sieczka-Persona-Non-Grata?p=1843#post1843.
IF THEY DON'T LIKE IT GO HOME, ITS THERE COUNTRY
Hey Rusty, he looks like one of those wannabe big city hustlers……trying to make it….anywhere, including the philipines they are all over the internet with their western ideas, on how people should be or live. Is your blog, child proof? I don't have kind words for him…….I love the Philippines!
Hi Eddie Ramires, No it is not child proof and rated G maybe PG. If it isn't safe to say in the average office, you can't say it here. Many people have said it but FB will block those comments right away. I have to remove them if they show up here. I often don't want to but I have obligations that don't allow me to have that kind of content on the site.
But yes, he is like the many that come to the Philippines and constantly attack it. They continue to live here they just complain about it. I often wonder, why do you stay? Or why do you keep coming back? As another blogger pointed out, they usually go back to their home country and tell everyone how smart they were for going there and that his home country is horrible.
Complainers are going to complain no matter where they are. It is how they see the world.
Thanks for warning, Rusty. I hope everything is well with you, Jessie and the boys…….:).
Living in The Philippines. The Cebu Experience They do the same with Puerto Rico…………:(..
Eddie Ramirez People like to feel superior. If they stay alert it won't be long before a local either here or there shows them in a very positive way as to why you should not underestimate someone. What, he's better because he was born in the USA? I think not. I wish I was more like the Filipino I know. Don't want to be poor though to pull that off. Most of the Filipino I know are poor so that's what I have to mostly base it on. Hey if any of you rich Filipino want to show me how the other half lives, I think I could find a way to accept. haha
He’s a con artist, that’s all!!!!!
Hi Hoz, yes I noticed that too. And he's not sorry he did it, he's sorry people are offended. He would have been better off keeping his mouth shut if he's real. I think its a publicity stunt myself and that it is working very well. I've blogged about it. Not only once but twice now and there a fairly good chance I'll need to do it one more time. I have more questions than answers on this one.
One thing is sure, people do care about this issue and the outcome of it. I'm not sure we will ever know. It is hard to find out how things actually turn out. Lots of press but then nothing when the answers come out later. Maybe they will. I'll be watching.
Your assessment of him is about equal to mine. My only question is it a character or a person.
I will be contacting you soon for your insight & guidance on a lot of unanswered questions i still have.I have been over three times
I stood upm for your opion about the Philipiines, you have that right. The Philippines is a third world country I know that. I have been there 10 times and I have never had any problems at all. I will be retiring in the Philippines soon. They have a American military clinic and a good hospital. I go out at night and do not flash money. I believe this is a good place to retire in Manila
That is what facebook is about. He is not right about the Philippines at all. I have never had a problem all the times I have been there
Donny Kaelin hi Donny, best to contact me here or on my fourm. I get about 1000 emails a day. Can't answer them.
I'll be there the rest of my life.
Paul David Warney I don't think most Filipinos deny what's in the film. Its the lack of respect, the "I'm better than you" attitude. It is so opposite of the way Filipino act, think and behave. I really don't think it is what he said but how he says it. Jimmy could really benefit from some xanax along with a huge dose of he's not as important as he thinks he is.
Paul David Warney I've been trying to figure out who the "your opinion" is that your referring to. i would never be so foolish to say these kinds of things. Jimmy wouldn't have said them either if he understood anything about the Filipino culture. It is okay to say you don't like some things here but you had best follow that up with what you do like. Easy for me, my life has been so much better because I live here.
Hi Rusty, As I have said a lot of times, I , myself don't know if I can live in the Philippines fulltime, because I think that I would get homesick for the Midwest, but I think that we will try in about 3-4 years from now. Life is what you make it. Some other friends have sent me that video and we are not sure what to really make if it. Why would anyone stay that long if they really hated it?
Hi Stevo, from my eyes it seems hard not to love the Philippines but i know many people don't like it at all. It is not for everybody. I find it hard to difficult for me to live any place else now. Well. maybe Brazil.
Living in The Philippines. The Cebu Experience I met a lot of guys frome different countries over there on my trips if you are not a respectful person and you are an troll like the video guy i think these are the fools that shold be kidnapped for ransom lol they just don't belong in the Phils.I stayed 5 weeks on my last trip in Cebu,which i like because it is about the same population as Louisville,Ky.I can get from one side of the Island to the other in about 15 minutes on my dirt bike i rented from the old german man by the old Mactan bridge lol.i even stayed with my adopted family the last two weeks to see if i could handle the real world and had a blast the kids called me uncle i showed respect to them all because i do respect them all they worked hard the Mari family had a small sari sari store.Any elder women i would take teir hand to my forehaed to show them i RESPECT !!
well said donny have some respect ur basicly liveing there for free with the doller exchange and the philippinos work there ass off to please you, 3 years and hes stil there even tho he hates it wow go home u bag licker, id lv to see the mlf get him
Respect is such a key part of Filipino culture and many Americans don’t get that. I don’t see how someone could be here two weeks and miss it.
That’s why Filipino are so upset. They would never behave like this. Their family might disown them. I’m not kidding!
Bringing shame to the family is a horrible thing for Filipinos.
Donny Kaelin Yeah there is a lot of this talk here. They go back to their home and tell everyone they are so much smarter than "you" because it is such a wonderful place and the USA is going to the dogs. The dollar will explode, the government will spend until we bleed, bla bla bla, Same things the old people said when we were all 20. Its a wonderful country if you know what is important. Filipino do.
Living in The Philippines. The Cebu Experience i'm down right now with a motocross injury so i have a lot time to hang out until the Drs. cleear me in a few days
Hi Rusty,
I have watched both video’s and I must say say I love the Philippine’s, I have been there several times to many areas;even some you said you would avoid and have never had a problem. The video of the things that Jimmy hates was not done in the best way and I do not care for his language but can you honestly say that you like the litter in the streets, the street hustlers, the polution, and most of all some of the CR’s that are disgusting at best. I am married to a lovely Filipina and we are planning to retire there but that does not mean I have to like everything about the country. I don’t like everything aout the U.S. either. I do tend to agree that he is probably an actor. Maybe the video will cause some people to stop and think of ways to improve some of the things and maybe also help to increase tourism. No place is perfect but maybe if we all try a little we can make the Philippines even better than it already is.
Steve
So right Steve..Maybe some of the Problems can be fixed..I love it there and the People…I hate anyone who uses the F word that much..It just shows Imaturity..Thtere is a lot of Clean-up going on in some areas..
I don’t think the video is about what needs to be changed in the Philippines. I think it is about the people that live here and constantly complain about it.
If not, it should be. Maybe they can see how ridiculous they are. Naw, they want see it. In fact, some of the people that do that are saying he should leave. They say worse.
Jimmy should have spent more time on the things he does like if he was not trying to make that point. I’ve just seen so much of this kind of thing, its not a shocker to me.
I usually need a xanax after being around these kinds of people. I find if you challenge them, they will sometimes stop doing it. That will only work if your not in a group of complainers though.
I wish I was good at film making, I'd love to shoot a parody of his film. I can think of several ways to make fun of him actually with video. Maybe I could direct one or at least provide a concept or two. I just wish I had the energy to remain sitting up.
Do it lying down Rusty. Hope your health is managable for you, God bless you Rusty.
LOL, I saw that video about 3 or 4 days ago and thought "Wow, wait till Rusty sees this!!" Really, the guy in the video is so ignorant – I could do a long scathing response on just the limited vulgar vocabulary…
hey rusty I watch his video and I guess he has never been to any other third world country, because mexico is much dirtier and go to India or Pakistan, this guy is just really an idiot, I live there for 5 yrs and ate on the street all the time and never got sick, so he really can go to hell…….
Don Mailman He's young Don, I wasn't all that wise at 30ish either.
He got one heck of a live lesson in humility, I hope.
Mark Ernest Yeah, most of us saw it a few days ago, this is my second article. I probably shoudl do a third one but i just covered it in a comment. He apologized and it seems sincere. Of course, we don't know who he has been talking to all day, a governors aid? The Bureau of Immigration discussing his insulting of 90 million Filipino? Or just realizing he fouled up. Don't know. Seems sincere.
i watched his “apology” which really wasn’t an apology. he said he was saddened that people took him seriously and were offended. he lacks manners, he has terrible language, his tshirt is offensive and he lacks understanding of the country, culture, traditions etc. the sales girl that wrapped the gum and stapled the receipt is only doing what her boss told her…he made that policy to reduce shop lifiting (if they have no receipt, they stole it). the man selling cialis is just trying to earn some money to feed his family. white people want to be dark, dark people want to be white…he is not the first one to notice this (this is big new to put into a video? get real). traffic? are you kidding me? he has not been in los angeles or bay area lately during rush hour. the creative filipinos put a barrel in a hole in the sidewalk? good for them. at least no one will fall in the hole. warm beer? the country only got electrified 15 years ago and there are still places without electricity in the philippines and generations are used to drinking warm beer…just because he prefers it in a frosty mug, he wants to point it out on a video? get real. sleeping security guards? well, at the salary some of them get, i doubt he would even apply for that job and yet he is on a soap box to criticize? walk a mile in their shoes jimmy, then feel free to criticize. my wife couldn’t stand watching the video his language is so disgusting. i stay away from most expats in the philippines for this reason (jimmy), he is an embarrassment to the united states, he is the true “ugly american”.
Leo Cooper Do what Leo? haha Thanks for the kind wishes. I'm fine. Just extreme fatigue mostly I call it toxic fatigue. I have not felt this in 20 years and I surely wish iwasn't having those spells now. That I use to try to work and office job feeling this way amazes me. I was on stubborn young man.
I can't always just stop. Sometimes I have to push through.
Don Mailman Maybe I've been here too long, I don't see the Philippines as dirty. I've seen some dirty things, some disgusting things. Those things usually make me believe the same is happening in the USA but we just don't see it. All you have to do is watch a documentary about rats and insects. Its enough to make your stomach turn. I can assure you, we are all eating some pretty disgusting stuff. The real goal is to keep it to a minimum and our immune system fight it off. We are all exposed to many deadly things each day, it is when you get too much of if that our bodies can't fight it off.
There is so much richness in the Philippines. I so wish I had a family like Jessie's. Mine is worse than most though. Its too bad to discuss.
The Brady Bunch made me sad in the 70's, I thought families were like that. haha Some are a lot closer than mine.
I should re-write the article i wrote a couple of years ago about the value of the Philippines. The Philippines taught me what is important. First lesson, its not always about me.
Hope your health improves Rusty… love to see a parody on this "film?". Really, as mentioned this kind of criticism is so similar to that directed at Mexico and Mexicans. A country I know and love. I agree you Rusty, its a publicity stunt and certainly achieved the desired results. People are interest in making money by ANY MEANS POSSIBLE and, its always is about publicity and self advertising. No doubt a fast track to the "15 minutes of fame" ; but with no consideration to the people of the Philippines and their hospitality. A beautiful and a beautiful people.
In a way it is troubling to me. I've written two articles about things I don't like about the Philippines. It was really one article but so long I had to break it up. I love the place but for me to say I don't like something seems silly to me. I don't think we should judge a guy from one video. I dn't remember what i said about my health, must have said something. lol I'm okay. I did have a bad couple of hours tonight.
Jimmy has issued an apology video. It seems sincere and hopefully that will be the end of it. Some people think he will be deported but I don't think so. He could be but I think his appology will be accepted. Seems it was by the Department of Tourism. It has been reported its chief said "No hard feelings." I don't know how someone could watch this video and not forgive him. Well, unless something else comes out. http://cebuexperience.com/cebuforums/showthread.php/335-20-Reasons-I-Dislike-The-Philippines/page4
thanks for posting infos like these
why should we forgive him? he trashed a place we all love and learned to accept the misgivings of,he also trashed the honer of the philippine people, grrr deport his ass get him out go home , he already stated how much he dislikes the place so get him the hell out of there,if i had a house guest who hated and trashed my home id kick him out so fast his hat would be still in mid air when he hit the street,
rusty..you have a link to the apology vid/
His apology looked to be filmed in a prison cell, I wonder if that was the case. He certainly looked contrite.
Wahwahwa he forgot he isn't in Kansas anymore ! If the Philippines forgives him I guess it's case closed.
jimmy the goon should be on a island with roaches mosquitos and lady boys thats all he deserving of go back under a rock troll
I love the Philippines as much as the next guy , especially where my wife is from(Cebu City), I may not like to hear what he said..although some of it is true.. He could have found a better attitude to express his thoughts..
poor guy…where is the "F" word now? he probbly had some spanking and rattled the sense out of his brain.. and he sure does not look as naughty as the 1st vid now =)
most of the things jimmy comments on are spot on: hole is cement covered by trash can (oil can)..stupid…agree…vendors selling him cialis…he's not really upset about it..no sanitation at meat market..true..he hates milf..the terrorist organization in the republic…true…who doesnt?…unsafe construction sites…and unfinished projects…he's right..just plain stupid…so many whitening products for women..he's not really pissed about that…too much traffic and it's pollution…true…who wouldn't be pissed about that..too much wrapper for a simple package of gum…wasteful and dumb…true…terrible drivers not following rules…(there are no rules)…he's correct about this as well…the CR..comfort room..not comfortable at all…no water, paper, tolet seat etc…he's most pissed about this…and so was i my first visit…but he's correct again..nothing "comfortable" about the "comfort rooms"…security guards doing nothing..he's not really pissed..just wondering wtf…smells like a toilet everywhere…he's right..being frisked everywhere you go…he's right…horns used too much…he's right but it seems to work ok from what ive seen…cutting napkins too small …he's right…wasted of time and money creating something useless…beggars everywere…he's right and he has compassion about it…roosters everywhere…agreed…i would kill every chicken myself with my bare h ands if i could…noisy music all night…correct..pinoys are extremely disrespectful in this regard…lady boys everywhere..he's right but not pissed about it…durnk koreans everywhere in the city…who wouldnt find that annoying? cockroaches everywhere…who loves roaches? no one..giving tips for everyting…relates back to the begging…agree..very annoying..too many noisy motorcycles..it is what it is…warm beer pisses him off…couldn't agree more..
Rick Anderson Yes, I've posted it several times.
It is a Channel FX vid or I'd embed it. I don't like they way they do it. I wish it would show up on Youtube legally so it will stay.
Al Goertsen Al, I don't think anyone really has a problem with what he said being true. Some have a problem with what he dislikes. I think mostly it was the language and the I'm better than this attitude. If its real, I think he was just trying to have some fun but I still think he was acting.
i think the only acting he was doing was his "apology" video..
Richard Bavin It might have been, I thought the same thing. He could be sitting in a BI detention cell await deportation. Some people think he is going to be. I don't think so. Now, if you insult a Filipino by name or imply a name, you can be jailed, sued, blacklisted and deported. I have not seen that happen yet but it certainly can. I have seen BI call people in to discuss the matter.
Rick Anderson Yes Rick follow the link in the comment you're replied too.
Ferry Barry Your welcome Ferry. Seems things are calming down for Jimmy now. The apology seems to have helped him get out of hot water. Wait, where did he find hot water in the Philippines. haha Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Mish L Lina Lee Maybe one of those ladyboys spanked him haha
yeah I think he comes across as a winger but he does state the obvious after all its an evolving country I think it can only get better I am going to retire there so my heart is there already yes its different and there's lots of bad but also so much good , tipping people a few coins come on Jimmy you come across like a winging arrogant american.
You know the USA was a pretty rugged place 50 years after its birth. What is right for an American might not be all right for a Filipino. Our history is different, thus our culture is different. I think few people make such a strong effort to understand the culture of Filipinos and I think I've only scratched the surface. It really shouldn't be about what is best but why is it this way? He was an arrogant American, though his lesson in humility may change that. I hope he uses this to make another film and show what he does like about the Philippines. Jimmy, if you're real you have a golden opportunity to do something good and turn this all around.
Living in The Philippines. The Cebu Experience yes so true
watching the jimmy the loser video right now. is this goon for real?, you have got to be kidding me, and his t shirt please, troll go back under your rock.
they gave jimmy the loser warm beer on purpose i bet lol
Donny Kaelin haha, well the beer is often too warm for me. I like to put it in the freezer until there is a thin crust of ice on the outside of the bottle. Kind of sucks though if I forget about and it burst. Couldn't possibly be my fault though, some Filipino made me do it. lol
Just kidding Filipinos, you my highest respect as you have been very kind to me.
the tshirt he is wearing is offensive. his language is filthy and I am embarrassed if he really is an american (tho his accent is definitely american). the government is right in declaring him a persona non grata. if you don't like it in the philippines, please leave. I feel sorry that this person's mother did not teach him proper respect. shame, shame on you for even making such a video.
if you don't the place, just go home without saying a word…okay
This is what prompted me to write "20 Things I LOVE about living in the Philippines in my notes, Ron. I agree %100 with you. What a jerk!
thanks bud, rusty thinks that is not his real name, and is colaborating with the owner of the video site to make it.
I have my doubts Ron Perry, but I'm not sure. I think if you watch both of the films this filmmaker produced, both the Love and Dislikes videos the videos have a point to make. I don't know if that was the intention or not but he did it. The point is if you're a negative person or a person with low self esteem or perhaps too self important, you're going to moan and groan about every little thing. In the second video he took some of the same issues and showed these two guys enjoy them. They see the benefit in using a sidewalk as a restroom. LOL I would never do that but I still love the Philippines. There are things I'd change if I were God. I'd air con the whole place, even outside. LOL Jimmy looks like he's been in a detention cell in his video. He looks beaten. If he is real, he screwed up, I'm tempted to use his language but i want. He sure looks sorry. His sorrow might be for himself and that really wouldn't surprise me at all. Its been a valuable lesson to many. A few months ago, i wrote about the lack of our free speech in the Philippines. Some guy that thinks he is an expert on the Philippines told me I was silly. Then he talked about some of things he down when Filipinos upset him. A few Filipina chimed in and said if he doesn't change his ways, someone will kill him.
That person won't learn a thing from this though, he's too self important. I might have had too much of that going on at 30 myself. That's why I say, the older I get, the less I know but the wiser I am because I don't know everything.
there isn't a lot I disagreed with in the video…its almost all there, but where Jimmy hates, I find local flavor, it is what it is, and its part of why we love the philippines. After all, it they were just like Americans, why bother going?
Kevin, I don't know if that was the intent of the video or not. Seems to be it is. You know its kind of like Alice Cooper singing "I Love The Dead" or "Dead Babies" and people don't get the point. They see the horror and don't realize how silly it is to love the dead. We all do though, we all love the dead. We might say horrible things about them while alive but they become a hero when they die. This a well known theme within rock music.
There I got off on another tangent.
If that wasn't the intent of the movie maker, one thing is for sure. One can clearly come away with a better understanding that some enjoy what others hate and it largely depends on your own point of view. I'm glad that i don't see things the way Jimmy does. What a horrible way to go through life.
Mr. Sieczka should have read 'Culture Shock! Philippines' by Alfredo & Grace Roces… or at least the Introduction in the book, which itself is 4 pages long. "Now he faults these smiling brown people around him for not being Western enough, instead of being delighted that they are sufficiently acquainted with Western ways to meet him halfway…"
Whether Mr. Sieczka is an actor or not, his effort was uncalled for to say the least.
Guys?
20 things we dislike about Jimmy the LOSER!
If I had time to make a list, I would.
i already got it,starting with him crying about why they put his shit in a bag with receipt stapled to it,what a little cry fuckin baby
Goodness, you folks are hard on poor Jimmy, he can't help it, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. I do see another story about this. I'm seeing some hypocrisy in all of this. Some of the same people I know that complain about everything are giving Jimmy a hard time. One thing I'm sure of there is a lot here for a foreigner to learn through all of this. And the first thing is if you find yourself about to say "Well, that's not how we do it in _______." If you're about to say that in a condescending way, bite your tongue off!
We should start a website and call it "20 things we hate about Jimmy Shitwick" 1. He hates women but loves ladyboys he thinks their hot, sounds gay to me. 2. His a whiny little bitch and needs a good punch in the head.
the video can't be found anywhere on the internet
Rick Anderson Sure it can, or it could be yesterday. All you need to do is visit my site and follow the links. I didn't embed it because advertiser might object to the language. I hate that but it cost several hundred dollars a month to host this site so I gotta abide by their rules.
Cebu City drops the Persona Non Grata case against Jimmy.
"This time, most of the shots were filmed in Lapu-Lapu City and ended a man shouting over a Mactan-Mandaue bridge: “I love the Philippines!”.
Cebu City officials no longer plan to declare Sieczka “persona non grata” because of the apology he made, said Sylvan Jakosalem, chief of the Cebu City Traffic Operations Management (Citom), who posted a comment on the site." http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/165633/jimmy-says-sorry-then-lies-low.
Jimmy is real, he was working for Big Foot Productions but that job ended almost a year ago. Looks like Jimmy escaped this due to his apology.
He shouts at Tops. “I love the Philippines” -Adam L
Jimmy can apologize as much as he likes but does he mean it? It also seems a lot of people agree with some off his comments, in fact a lot are true. But there is a way off criticizing, there is a negative way and a possitive way. But did this Jimmy person stop to think why some of the things are done here, that he dislikes so much , and maybe some cannot be help. For example there is very little public sanitary system here. So we don’t put paper down the toilet because it will probably block the pipes and septic tank, and there is a bin or container to put the paper in. That is the reason. Now in Spain like
here there are very few public toilets.
One off the laws in Spain is that any Bar or Restaurant cannot refuse any one from using their toilets and you can ask for a drink of water and it cannot be refused. Reason is the heat and lack off toilets.
As in the Philippines why do we often see men reliving themselves in the street? Reason no public toilets. Can you blame them, on the odd accassion? I have done it myself
So Jimmy complain if you have to, but find out the reasons why things are done here first. Then if it’s possible you will find a reason not to complain in a negative fashion
When I first came to live in the Philippines so many things upset me. Now as we say, I take it with a pinch of salt. And have learnt to understand the lack of this or that, and make do as so many Pilipino do. Maybe I am a better person for it.
TERRY
It’s old news who cares about this wacko? The Philippines Rock and the People are awesome, sure the Philippines has its share of issues but what the heck show me a country that doesn’t lol.
I love it here so much that Im planning to go back in May for good, I love the USA but hey life is great so I said to myself and my future wife “I’m make this work, why because there’s no place like the Philippines I really sincerely mean it People.
God bless the Philippines and their loving People………..
Sincerely Mike Kilpatrick from Orlando, Florida….Here I come baby…………….
Yeah, it is kind of old now but the article was written nearly a month ago. Am I not displaying dates? I should check.
I came four years ago and never left.
Its always good to learn from the mistakes of others so we might not make them ourselves. It isn’t so much carrying about Jimmy though I would say I care about everyone myself. Most new folks have much to learn about what they shouldn’t do.
I wonder how life is going for him now. I wonder if he is safe on the streets.
Rusty my man. I thought I’d share a recent interview that I did to clear up some of your wild assumptions about me ranching from “silver spoons” or if I’m even “real.” So rather than spend the rest of my evening commenting on every assumption you made about me as a person and real one for that matter. I’ll point you here.
http://zerothreetwo.com/the-city/jimmy-sieczka-the-20-reasons-i-dislike-the-philippines/
I’d also tune into the various radio and national tv shows that I have done with various “Pro” Filipinos before using your site to host a series of assumptions, spin tactics and malicious gossip. I left me email as well should you actually have further questions for the real person that up until this point believed I was not real..
James A. Sieczka
Sorry Jimmy but you could have told everybody about the 20 things you hated without all the swearing, I think maybe you are of low intelligence and do not know how to put your point across without being a smart-ass
Is it possible for the Filipino man to go to the immigration office and make a compliant against a foreigner that he suspects his wife may be having a courtship with foreigner and request that the foreigner be not allowed to enter the Philippines again based on his false allegations?
My friend just called me and told that today, I was shocked to hear that Im sure the only way any foreigner can be banned from entering the Philippines if he/she is on a watch list or a wanted criminal so I’m told!
Can anyone add any insight on this issue, just seems like some much far reach bull$hit what say you folks?
Hi Mike, is it possible and is it likely are widely different.
It would be easier for him to just wait until the couple got together and then file charges of adultery and have both the wife and the foreign boyfriend locked up. That’s not really very likely but it happens.
No you don’t have to be a criminal or on a watch list to be barred from the Philippines or the USA. An actor made a joke on late night TV about getting a Filipino mail order bride and was blacklisted for making the joke.
I suppose it could happen but I find it extremely unlikely. I wouldn’t be in the least bit concerned. I don’t know how hard it is to get a judge to act on a complain of adultery or how strong the evidence must be.
He can’t have you arrested without arresting her too. Usually there are unsupported children in the works too. If she’s got kids and has not been supporting them, the last thing he wants to do is through her in jail. Cause then she’ll do what she should have done but almost no Filipina every does is file charges on him for lack of support. That usually keeps the separated but eternally married couple out of the courts.
I also don’t know how much money is required to file an adultery case. He doesn’t need a lawyer but I don’t know how practical that is. To me that is a much larger treat. That doesn’t happen a lot but it does happen.
Rusty are you blocking me from your site ??
Why would I do that? No, I would be crazy to block by IP address. Tell me what is going on. You’re IP is the same, if you were blocked you wouldn’t be able to post this. I do have a plugin that blocks certain words but I don’t recall you being pron to use them. Language needs to be G rated. I can’t see you having a problem with that though. Tell me.
Sorry Rusty, but I have tried several times to send a comment, but all I get is a sign saying Validating) and it will not send ?
Did you get the reply I left you in the contact system? Are you writing your messages in another application and pasting them into the comment box?
Sorry you’re having a problem. Check your spam folder if you didn’t get the reply.
Jimmy is both real and an actor. I knew him personally and he is almost as obnoxious in person as he is on the video. He became persona non grata to me when he started railing on about filipinas. Since I was engaged to one I found it quite offensive and had nothing more to do with him. And, yes, he is an arrogant asshole.
I’ve talked with him some now too. I have my opinions but I will keep them to myself. I will say that I think he is closer to the the actor in the video than the Clark Kent he portrays himself to be in the interviews I’ve seen. I might talk with him some more. he said he’d give me an interview. I suppose I should take him up on it. We can’t do it in person though and I have a feeling he won’t continue through the entire video.
Yeah, I said in the article that he might be real and that might be his real name. I just found it so hard to believe that anyone living here for four years would do that video and on top of that use his own real name while doing it. Now that I’ve emailed with him, I can understand how that would happen to Jimmy.
Rusty I have tried everything to get through to your site, something is blocking me, Sign (Validating)only with a short message
Hey Terry, look at my reply to this above. Are you entering your message in the reply box or are you writing them some place else and pasting it here?
Rusty, you have email