Category Archives: You Tube

Before ‘Space Oddity,’ Chris Hadfield Showed us Why Tortillas are Better than Bread in Space

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

It seems to me that everyone and their mother tonight are talking about the amazing ‘Space Oddity’ cover by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. So I won’t bother you guys with it. However, much more relevant to this blog is Hadfield’s comprehensive … Continue reading →

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This Tide Commercial Shows Why it’s so Hard to be a Hispanic Millennial

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

If you thought Hispanic millennials were just like regular millennials, think again. Hispanic millennials, according to a new series of Tide commercials, not only sit around doing nothing and play with their phones. They have the added burden of having to … 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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‘Mami Silicón’ Is the Best Video You Will See in 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Of course, Mi Sexy Chambelán was the absolute favorite of 2012…

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Kraft Adds Chorizo to Give Lasagna a “Latin Twist”

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Don’t you just love it when marketers go out of their way to cater to our fine Hispanic palate? Here’s a video of a very cheerful person named Alison teaching us how to give a Latin twist to a regular, … Continue reading →

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God Created a Farmer; RAM Made a Macho out of Juanes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Hispanic news outlets and bloggers continue to blast RAM’s God Created a Farmer for forgetting to acknowledge what “real farmers” in America are all about. What RAM critics fail to see is that the automaker’s Hispanic campaign actually features a “really … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry Abruptly Leaves Interview to Go Fetch a Tamal

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Speaking of delicious tamales, watch the following never-before-seen footage of the dramatic moment Prince Harry runs for a Oaxacan tamales car during an important interview in Afghanistan. Hat tip: pabloentijuana

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Why Legalizing Pot Could Boost Hispanic Employment

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

As Washington prepares for the inevitable (i.e. legalizing pot in several states), another groundbreaking discovery is about to take place: That those experienced with rolling delicious tacos might be in for some new, exciting employment opportunities. Think the cigar-rolling Dominicans in this … Continue reading →

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Miss Mexico Really Feels Bad for Sandy’s Victims; Wears Fur to Express her Solidarity

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Laura Karina González Muñoz has a heartfelt message for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. And here it is: Isn’t she something?

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How to Make ‘Albondígas’ con Chopote [i.e. Chipotle]

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I do not know where I had been hiding, but I cannot believe I didn’t know anything about the Hispanic Food Network. Until now. Watch Mike Gonzalez here tell you how “albondígas con chopote” [sic] are very close to our … Continue reading →

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Comedy Central’s Idea of ‘Funny’ is a Bunch of Mexicans Competing in a Siesta Contest

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

You guys know I’m all up for funny & irreverence. But there are things that -when done badly- are just not really that funny. Take this commercial via Wieden + Kennedy Sao Paulo, Brazil, which actually made it to the … Continue reading →

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Diane Sawyer and Jorge Ramos are BFFs Now

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Univision’s Jorge Ramos this week spoke to ABC News about the Supreme Court’s recent decision on Arizona and all. But despite it being “a very sad day for the Hispanic community” and -apparently for Mr. Ramos as well- Diane Sawyer … Continue reading →

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Peruvian Teens Drink Milk Directly From Their Mom’s Breast. Yeah, That’s Right.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Here’s a spot you won’t see on Univision anytime soon. Perú is part of the viral campaign created by Austin, TX.-based LatinWorks to hype up the upcoming Cine Las Américas film festival in Austin. The video this spot is referring to is … Continue reading →

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The Truth Behind Sofía Vergara’s “Latin” Accent

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

From the upcoming Mi vida con Toty, on YouTube’s NuevON channel.

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Tonight is ‘Noche Latina’ Over at the Éne-Bé-A [NBA]

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

March 1st is the kick off date for this year’s NBA’s Noche Latina, a program launched a few years ago by the NBA, ahem, the éne-bé-a to “celebrate the growing support of NBA fans and players across Latin America and U.S. Hispanic … Continue reading →

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