I understand sometimes it’s hard to know what one has till it’s gone and a prophet is never valued or appreciated at their home. But last week when Rwandans were ranked second-most romantic people in the world, I was more confused than amused. At first, I thought my eyes were playing games on me, I double read the piece and yes, I read it right! According to Gallup Polling Organisation, apart from the Philippines, Rwandans beat the rest of the world at being romantic. Well it feels great being on top of the lists but the reason for my straight face was because I was having conflicting emotions deep inside me. Is there another Rwanda I don’t know of? Because if they were referring to the Rwanda I live in, (the tiny country below the Equator) then something is terribly wrong with Gallup.After triple checking the dictionary definition of the world romantic and based on the years I’ve carried Rwandan blood in my veins and lived in Rwanda with Rwandans, I finally managed to let out a hearty guilt-free laugh! Is this a joke? Actually these guys are funnier than Chris Rock and Trevor Noah put together. I believe it’s easier to find a nun with dreadlocks than a romantic Rwandan.Romantic means you have some sensitivity to you, and you know how to show love through actions- not necessarily pretty things - but showing that you care about someone. It means to love in a physical way. I am yet to witness this in Rwanda.I asked a few friends around Kigali if they thought Rwandans are romantic, only to kill them with laughter and get thanked for tickling their nerves. Rwandans are anything but romantic, honestly, I’m not even sure they understand the word! Trust me, with the physical beauty God bestowed on us, if we are romantic like they said, the world would tilt on its axis and other people would be left with nothing to cling on. If I was to compliment Rwandans, I would say they are reserved, polite and respectful, but the Oscar award goes to their ability to hide their true colours.This ranking wasn’t in vain; it made my day. You know these days it’s hard to find something to laugh so heartily about.