There's a phrase used frequently only this continent by foreign nationals. - TIA - meaning "This is Africa." I have been told it originates from the movie Blood Diamond but I could be wrong so don't quote me on that. The phrase is used in all those inexplicable moments where something happens that simply wouldn't or couldn't happen elsewhere. Some examples:
- A man carrying 5 mattresses up a hill on the back of a bicycle.
- Someone walking into a bar with a live chicken.
- People on bicycles riding up hills by holding on to the bumpers of trucks
- When you are served a plate of french fries and pasta for dinner - gousa (only)
- When every child on the street knows your name.
We have decided to modify the phrase, however, making it more specific to our own situation. We say BIR - Because its Rwanda. Expect to see it in many posts to come. :)
*Note this is usually not meant in a derogatory or cruel way but instead to amuse ourselves when things happen in our lives that cannot be explained any other way.
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