Category Archives: Stupid propositions

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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Latinas to Shine in Primetime [As Maids, of Course]

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

As this blog dutifully reported it almost one year ago, Lifetime Television has finally set a date for the premiere of Devious Maids, a 13-episode series featuring a bunch of Latino women who work as -what else?- maids. Devious Maids is … Continue reading →

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Dos Equis Cinco de Mayo Special Combo Features Mexican Cuisine [i.e. Chicken Wings]

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Speaking of Cinco de Mayo and concoctions that make no sense, Dos Equis is now offering some kind of Cinco de Mayo Combo featuring “Mexican cuisine” (i.e. chicken wings.) In short: When in doubt (about what’s Mexican or not) just stick … Continue reading →

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It’s Cinco de Mayo! Time to Mix Drinks That Make no Sense

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I hate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., not so much because it’s a reminder of how clueless people are about Mexican history, but because it is also the time to market some of the stupidest, senseless food & drink concoctions … 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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‘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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This Company Wants me to Celebrate ‘Cinco de Mayo’ by Tattooing My ‘Ta-Tas’

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Temporary breast tattoo company TaTaToos is so excited about Cinco de Mayo, it has come up with a culturally-relevant line of tattoos that promise to make your holiday -what else?- spicier. I’m not sure what’s more depressing; if saying “tatas” instead … Continue reading →

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It’s National Paella Day! [and I Have No Idea Why]

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

I just woke up to the news that March 27 is National Paella Day in the U.S., yet another reminder of the weirdness of living in a country obsessed with bizarre celebrations and holidays. But, as they say, when in … Continue reading →

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Shocking: Hispanics Buy Non-Hispanic Stuff at the Supermarket

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

I love Hispanic research, don’t you? And that’s because you get to learn some amazing stuff. For instance, how my people (i.e. The Hispanics) approach grocery shopping. Take the latest research, stating that Hispanics are as “eclectic” as non-Hispanics when … Continue reading →

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The Only ‘Harlem Shake’ This Blog Will Ever Endorse

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Hat tip: @aqwack

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Upon Helping America Re-elect Barack Obama, Eva Longoria Moves on to Pick New Potato Chip Flavor

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Eva Longoria, this blogger’s favorite retro-acculturated Latina, might have been successful in her quest to get Barack Obama re-elected. But this time she needs your vote to accomplish something yet more significant -and potentially delicious: She wants your VOTE to … Continue reading →

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Pivotal PR Thinks this Press Release is in Spanish

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

UPDATE: Nicole Wool, a publicist for Allison Pescosolido, sent me an email explaining what had happened with the Spanish-language pitch on behalf of her client. You can scroll down to the end of this post to read her email (unedited.)  … Continue reading →

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Amazon Wants you to Have a Mexican Merry Christmas

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

As soon as I learned that Amazon was partnering with JibJab to release customizable video gift cards, I visited the online retailer to create my very own customizable video gift card. To my surprise, I found the company offers a multicultural … Continue reading →

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Marketing Executives to be Immersed in Culture and Diversity… at a Miami Supermarket

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

Hispanic marketers and agencies are heading this weekend to Miami for the ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Annual Conference. And what better way to showcase diversity than immersing attendees to a genuine Hispanic experience?  Organizers have partnered with AHAA, to … Continue reading →

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