Monthly Archives: October 2009

Mexico’s Capitalism Never Sleeps…

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

To paraphrase the horror expressed by my friend, and author of this photograph: If only we had a cultural police in Mexico City… [Actually, he said something like pinches capitalistas sinvergüenzas!] Photo -and cultural insight: Keith Dannemiller

Posted in Pop culture | 2 Comments

Latin-Celebrity Look-a-Like Sperm Now Available en Español!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by

Tired of looking for the perfect guy? Worry no more. If you are a single, desperate Spanish-dominant Latina in search of a good-lucking bundle of joy, now you can get your frozen sperm from a bank that specializes in celebrities … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising | Leave a comment

A Hot Potato and Lots of Bulls Star in Mike Bloomberg’s Latest Hispanic Campaign Push

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

You gotta appreciate the efforts done by Michael Bloomberg, who wants to be re-elected, like, forever as mayor of New York City. And in his relentless push to attract Spanish-language voters (and presumably Spanish people too) he is actually telling … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising, Politics | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Mario Lopez Has Written a Book. And It’s Got Something to Do with Tacos

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

If you thought Geraldo and Niurka were the only infamous Latin “luminaries” entering the world of Literature, think again. Our favorite Mexican-American not-out-of-the-closet-yet TV host Mario Lopez has found the time in his busy agenda to write a book. No … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising, Print media | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Change or Perish: Mariachi Band in South Carolina Shows What ‘Latinos in America’ are Made of

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

Because it’s Friday and because CNN forgot to feature these guys in its widely advertised pathetic exhibition of Latino luvin’ I hereby leave you with a no-nonsense display of what Latinos in America are truly made of. Meet Mariachi Cabos. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Why I Love Mexico | Tagged , | 6 Comments

CNN Poll: Non-Latinos Acknowledge Having Some Form of Contact With Latinos

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

On the same week that CNN is giving us the much-a-do-about-nothing Latino in America, CNN/Opinion Research Corp. is releasing some shocking revelations about non-Latinos and the Latinos around them. According to the poll: “Two-thirds of those surveyed say they have … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising, Pop culture, Television | Leave a comment

KFC Wants You to Know That Eating Junk Food is Better, Cheaper than Cooking at Home

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

Watch as a presumably-single, working Hispanic mom challenges her kids to cook a 7-piece meal with less than $10 and then -wisely- conclude they are all better off eating junk, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Because, really, how else are you going … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Marketing & Advertising | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Target Pulls ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Halloween Costume. You Can Still Dress as a ‘Mexican Muchacha’

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

After a very brief Brouhaha, Target.com and other retailers agreed to pull the Illegal Alien costumes they were selling online as part of their Halloween offer. But don’t despair. If you are still looking for a Hispanic-themed costume to impress … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Marketing & Advertising | 3 Comments

Survey Finds Mexicans Curse 20 Times Each Day…… I Say No Fucking Way!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

¡¡¿Ah qué chingaderas son estas???!! According to polling firm Consulta Mitofsky, Mexican adults curse an average of 20 times a day, serving up about 1.3 billion swear words daily. The survey, reported this week by AP, also found that upper … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Pop culture, Why I Love Mexico | Tagged , | 8 Comments

‘Forbes’ Unveils Univision’s Secret to Future Success: Content from “Columbia”

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

I love it when the so-called mainstream media decides to care about Hispanic stuff -and nope, I’m not talking about the marketing extravaganza a.k.a. CNN’s Latino in America. Here’s a Q&A by Forbes’ Lacey Rose with Univision Communications’ chief, Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in Print media, Television | 3 Comments

Nobel Laureate Gets Jiggy ‘A la Mexicana’

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

The future of  the Latino National Museum -and of Afghanistan- might be in peril, but Thalia sure knows how to make our Nobel-prize winning president move his butt. [Maybe the Nobel committe would like to consider Mrs. Mottola for next year's laureate?]

Posted in Music, Politics | 1 Comment

As of Today, Everybody Please Call me ‘Martin’

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

I couldn’t make this up even if I wanted to. Larry Whitten, a hotel owner in Taos, New Mexico fired a bunch of Hispanic employees because they refused to shorten or change their names. Why? apparently because Mr. Whitten is … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Marketing & Advertising | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Estefan, Longoria Ecstatic About National Latino Museum… We Just Need to Raise, Like $300 Million

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

Are you clueless about Latino culture? Worry no more! The Nobel-prize-winning Obama administration this week got a little closer to the creation of a National Latino Museum in Washington. Spearheaded by Spanish tortilla empresaria Eva Longoria (aka La prieta fea) … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Marketing & Advertising, Politics | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Is Your Kosher Elevator in Danger? Hire a Mexican!

Posted on October 11, 2009 by

You might not know this (why would you?) but a controversy has been brewing among Orthodox Jews in New York City regarding the so-called Shabbos elevators: elevators fixed to stop on every floor from Friday evening until Saturday evening so … Continue reading →

Posted in Pop culture | 3 Comments

Boating Magazine Launches What I Believe is a Spanish-language Web Site

Posted on October 7, 2009 by

I just love it when marketers get all excited about doing something to cater to the “ever-burgeoning” Hispanic population; even if its a magazine about people who love their boats. Meet MarineroLoco, the presumably Spanish-language version of Mad Mariner, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing & Advertising, Print media | 1 Comment