Kara David’s “Death Note” Gift Sparks Laughter Across Social Media
KARA DAVID – Kapuso journalist and UP professor Kara David had netizens laughing after receiving an unexpected “Death Note” gift from a colleague, sparking witty jokes about her viral birthday wish.
Kapuso journalist and University of the Philippines (UP) professor Kara David amused netizens after sharing a hilarious gift she received from a co-faculty member during class — a “Death Note” notebook, inspired by the popular Japanese anime.
In a Facebook post on Monday, October 13, Kara revealed that her colleague surprised her in the middle of a lecture with a unique present. In the anime Death Note, the main character “Kira” possesses a notebook with the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it.
In her caption, the award-winning journalist jokingly wrote:
“Sinurpresa ako ng aking co-faculty sa gitna ng klase. Hahahaha. ‘Kara’ po ang pangalan ko hindi ‘Kira.’ Thank Ronin for this cool gift. [S]hinigami yarn?”
The witty post instantly went viral, gaining thousands of reactions and humorous comments from netizens who couldn’t help but laugh at the playful moment. Many found the joke even funnier, considering Kara’s well-known fearless stance against corruption.
Netizens praised her humor and lighthearted personality, noting how she often uses social media to spread awareness and inspiration while maintaining a relatable charm. Some even teased that Kara’s long-running “wish” might have finally come true after receiving the Death Note gift.
“Wish granted na po, Ma’am Kara! Hahaha,” one commenter quipped.
The “wish” referred to Kara’s viral 52nd birthday post last September, where she jokingly expressed a bold yet humorous message about her birthday wish:
“Wish… sana mamatay lahat ng kurakot sa Pilipinas!”
That statement quickly trended online, sparking jokes among netizens that Kara was the real-life “Kira,” the anime character known for eliminating evil individuals using the Death Note.
So when Kara received the notebook as a gift, many fans called it the perfect and most fitting present — a funny continuation of her viral wish.
Despite the jokes, Kara remained composed and good-natured, thanking her colleague for the creative surprise. Her cheerful reaction once again showcased her humility, humor, and ability to laugh at herself, endearing her even more to her followers.