Oluchi Anastesia
Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth, reflection, and devotion… but let’s be real, it also comes with some hilarious moments.
From those who can detect food from miles away to the ones wey small breeze fit carry go, here are six fasting characters we all know and love!
1.The Sniffers
Fasting? Yes. But their sense of smell? Supercharged.
These ones can tell if someone is frying plantain three houses away. You’ll hear them saying:
“Who dey cook jollof rice? Is it party jollof?”
“Just smelling doesn’t break fast, right?”
May you be strengthened, dear Sniffer. Sniff all you want, but no go do pass yourself before temptation takes over.
2.The Forgetful Ones
Fasting mode: ON.
Hunger mode: ON
These ones will take a casual sip of water, chew one sweet, or even finish half a plate of rice before realization hits. Then comes the dramatic reaction:
“Ahhh! I just ate! Omo, I forgot!”
Next thing, they’re on Google searching “Does accidental eating break fast?”(Relax, my guy. It doesn’t. Your fasting continues!)
3. The Questionnaires
They mean well, but they must ask:
“Can I drink water?”
“Can I chew gum? What about mint?”
“Can I go to a party and just look?”
“Is this only a dry fast?”
These ones dey cross-check like Ramadan get Terms & Conditions. But hey, asking questions is how we learn, so we can’t judge. May you be guided!
4. The Faint Ones
By 12 PM, their battery is already at 1%.
“Bro, I no fit stand abeg.”
“Na breeze dey hold me like this.”
They move in slow motion, hold their head dramatically, and sometimes even lie down like they’re about to enter another realm.
Pro tip (from us to you): Don’t play yourself, drink enough water during sahur and eat well. Ramadan is about patience, but hunger no suppose humble you like this.
5. The Silent Sufferers
No complaints. No words. Just deep breaths, clenched fists, and occasional side-eyes at people eating near them.
Their face is calm, but their mind is screaming:
“God abeg, give me strength.”
“This person no get respect?”
They won’t say anything, but their soul is fighting unseen battles. Stay strong, dear warrior. Your patience will be rewarded!
6. The Sahur Skippers
“I’m not even hungry, let me just sleep.”
Fast forward to 11 AM:
“Who send me message? I no fit again!”
By 3 PM, they are questioning all their life choices. Lesson learned: NEVER SKIP SAHUR! A good meal and enough water will carry you through the day. Don’t let hunger humble you unnecessarily!
Ramadan Mubarak fam!
No matter which one you are, Ramadan is a time for patience, devotion, and spiritual growth. May your fast be easy, your prayers answered, and your blessings multiplied.
Stay strong, stay kind, and when the sun sets, enjoy your iftar like the royalty you are!
