Category Archives: Pop culture

Disney Wants Quinceañeras to Display ‘Grace and Poise’ While Wearing This Thing

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Disney, the company that thinks Latino families dance cumbia while at an amusement park, this week unveiled the Disney Royal Ball collection, “the first ever line of Quinceañera gowns inspired by the inner qualities, personalities and stories of the Disney Princess characters.” … Continue reading →

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Further Evidence Emerges of Mexi-Muslim Connection

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

As it turns out, these tricky islamist radicals are not only becoming experts in ‘acting Hispanic’ and copying our tacos and all. They are now confusing the hell out of mainstream, non-Latino, non-Muslim, non-radical Americans by making believe pitas and … Continue reading →

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Congressman Uncovers Mexi-Muslim Connection

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

And you thought politicians were a bunch of good for nothings… In the latest development concerning the Mexi-Muslim threat, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) is now saying that this week’s bombings of the Boston Marathon should give pause to immigration reform advocates who … Continue reading →

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Dear Media: Please Don’t Freak Out. Peruvian Barbie Features Anchor Baby; No Passport Visible

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Hat tip: @Buttronica

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‘Barbie Jamona’ is Culturally-Relevant… and Looks Delicious!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

On the heels of the Barbie Mexicana brouhaha that I so inadvertently started, I decided to go on a worldwide hunt for the next controversial, culturally-relevant and irreverent Barbie doll. Here she is. She is proud, meaty and looks absolutely delicious. … Continue reading →

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Mexican Barbie Is Documented; Comes with Passport

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

The folks over at Mattel are so smart, that not only they have come up with a Mexican Barbie, but they have given her all the possible tools to go around the U.S. the world undisturbed. In addition to a … 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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Eva Longoria Stars in Unintelligible Cat Food Commercial

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Last time I reported on my favorite retro-acculturated Latina (aka La Prieta Faya,) she was busy peddling potato chip flavors among potato chip lovers. Now, in her most recent commercial exposure, Eva Longoria is busy promoting Sheba, a brand of ”responsibly-sourced seafood,” … Continue reading →

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Ketchup, Capsu or Capsut? Take Our Quiz Por Favor

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I don’t know about you, but I was missing this blog’s Capsu/Capsut/Ketchup conundrum (almost as classy as the Columbia vs. Colombia one.) But thanks to my paisanos over at SeLenguoLaTraba, I found one more for my awesome collection. A few years … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI to Surrender Ring; Keep Mexican Shoes

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

UPDATE: Thanks to my followers I learned Benedict will not necessarily wear his Mexican shoes on his last day (Feb. 28) but will “definitely” keep them upon his retirement. The Vatican today announced Benedict XVI will lose the Swiss Guard, … Continue reading →

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‘The Guardian’ Uses Sombrero to Illustrate Story About Cycling in Mexico, Because, Why Not?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

NOTE to British writers/bloggers for The Guardian: When unsure about how to  illustrate a story (or stories) regarding Mexico, Latin America or some other such place, go with a hat (any hat, really) and stay on the safe side. Cordially, … Continue reading →

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ABC/Univision Announce the Birth of “Fusion.” Sounds Way Better than “Milán Piqué”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

The folks over at ABC/Univision took advantage of the whole Let’s-Make-Fun-of-the-Pope thing to sneak in a late-afternoon press release announcing the name of their upcoming cable venture. The partners have settled on Fusion, which -in case you were wondering- is English for … Continue reading →

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Taco Bell Commercial Is Way Better than Taco Bell Food

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Taco Bell, the food chain that brought you the Dori-Taco and other inedible stuff, charmed millions -me included- with a hilarious TV spot that broke during last night’s Super Bowl. Created by Deutsch, Viva Young features a group of ‘viejitos’ having a wild … Continue reading →

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¡Chingao! The Chinese Steal Our Most Precious Curse Word

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Todo se copian… ¡chingao!

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Ladies & Gentlemen: The First Lady of Los Pinos

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

You can say anything you want about Enrique Peña Nieto, but the guy is not only bien guapote, but he managed to get himself a telenovela babe to arrive with a real splash. Meet Angélica Rivera (aka La Gaviota) and … Continue reading →

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