MARIO KART: Real Life Philippine Edition

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The Objective Jerk shares his frustrations about bureaucracy and driving in the Philippines compared to the United States. He details the cultural differences and challenges of navigating government systems as an expat.

• Stopped trying to record podcasts on a schedule and now only records when something bothers him
• Detailed experience getting a driver's license at the Philippines' Land Transportation Office (LTO)
• Discovered that many annoying driving behaviors are actually taught and endorsed officially
• Explained how Filipino drivers use headlight flashing for multiple purposes unlike in the US
• Described the frustration of dealing with incomplete information from government offices
• Shared experiences with traffic chaos, including drivers blocking roads and making dangerous turns
• Explained the complicated addressing system in the Philippines that differs from Western standards
• Asked international listeners about their experiences with driving and bureaucracy abroad

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