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When 'Lolo' Goes Viral for All the Wrong Reasons | A Filipino-American License Plate Mix-Up
As a Filipino American, seeing the word “Lolo” make headlines for all the wrong reasons felt… surreal. For us, “Lolo” is more than just a word—it’s a warm, affectionate term for our grandfathers, the wise and loving pillars of our families. So when a California vanity plate reading “LOLOCT7” was accused of being anti-Semitic and mocking a global tragedy, I was equal parts shocked and confused.