Category Archives: Personal

The Parties and the Fun Behind the 2013 Hispanic TV Upfronts

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

This is exhausting! In addition to covering this week’s Hispanic TV Upfronts for these guys and these guys, I had to save some juicy details for the not-so-serious side of the 3-day-marathon of parties, parties and parties, programming presentations, interviews … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why we Know Jesus Was Mexican

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

1. His name was, well, Jesús 2. He was unjustly beaten up and condemned to death while the real criminal was set free 3. When his family went to visit his tomb, he was not there 4. He was surrounded … Continue reading →

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Cuba´s Answer to Coca-Cola: Refreshing “Your Ass”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Cubans might not have access to Coca-Cola, but who cares when you can enjoy a refreshing beverage called TuKola? I am sure my advertising and marketing peeps will help me come up with a great tagline for this awesome product. … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Election on my Facebook Timeline

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

One of the best things about being silly, is that you tend to attract similar characters to your life (or, in this case, to your Facebook timeline, which is basically the same.) Here’s a taste of what my stupid creative Facebook … Continue reading →

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This Prosecco Promises Pleasure [i.e. Sex] to Hispanic Drinkers

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

OK, so I’m sitting at this bar in Amsterdam, when I decided to order a Prosecco to go with my breakfast. [See? according to my very own drinking rules, Prosecco is the only alcohol I allow myself to drink before … Continue reading →

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And So This is What Salsa Sounds Like Here in France…

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Not sure Jacques Brel would be pleased about this thing, but this blogger certainly is. Are you not into Yuri Buenaventura at all? Is salsa not your thing? You might enjoy this fellow right below:

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The French Cater to U.S. Tourists With Bad Mexican Food

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Looks like Parisians have found a terrific way to cater to the waves of American tourists during the summer vacations: Extend the offer of American food (hamburgers, club sandwiches) to a more multiethnic fare that now includes bad Mexican food. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Personal | 3 Comments

MiBlog Axiom #65: ‘The Farther you Go from Latin America, the Weirder your Latin Stuff Gets’

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Hard to blame the owners of this “Latin” Café in Roubaix, France, for trying to add some color to a town, which once was ground zero for France’s textile industry, and now has succumbed to high unemployment and off-track betting … Continue reading →

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Even the French Know the Importance of Pocho Studies

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

If you happen to be in Paris and -all of a sudden- feel the itch for some good, bibliographic reference for all things Pocho, make sure to drop by the Gibert Jeune Bookstore in the heart of St. Michel. The place features … Continue reading →

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This Blog Will be in Hiatus for a While, but I’m Leaving You Guys in Awesome Company

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

I know thousands some of you will be obsessively clicking on http://www.Miblogestublog.com looking to get your daily fix of sardonic commentary about the wonderful world of Hispanic media. But you cannot have your pambazo and eat it too. This blogger is tired and needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin America, Latin celebrities, Mexico, Personal, Politics, Pop culture, Why I Love Mexico | 1 Comment

Latino Business Owners in NYC Would Do Anything to Please their Clientele

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

New around town? Just visit any local bodega, restaurant, hairdresser or cafetería, and you’ll find a hard-working Latino willing to do anything [I mean, ANYTHING] for you to feel at ease… Heck, they will even force their “employes” [SIC] to wash … Continue reading →

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What the Hell is a Peruvian-Inspired Beer House?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I have no idea, but I’m about to find out. So stay tuned for a full report Wednesday (or Thursday if the hangover turns out to be brutal and/or the owners decide to kick me out of there before the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Mexican Independence Like the Locals

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

I hope by now you are aware that Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day. Sixteen of September is, and the bash actually kicks off on the night of the 15, so by the time the 16 actually arrives, … Continue reading →

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Pure Mexican Awesomeness: How to Make a Trumpet Out of a Coke Bottle

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Who said everything in Juárez is about drugs & violence? Arriba, Juarez… ¡Chihuahua! Hat tip: LeChancle

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Columbia or Colombia? That Is the Question…

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

After years of living in the U.S. and hearing such wonderful things about Columbian stars, Columbian telenovelas or the Columbian economy, I made the wise decision to move close to the neighborhood. Alas, all I found there was a bunch of young people … Continue reading →

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