Monthly Archives: February 2017

Toys R Us Portugal Features Border Wall, other ‘Typically Mexican’ Fun Toys and Stuff!

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

I couldn’t make this shit up even if I tried… According to archfamous Mexican professional footballer Miguel Layún, Toys R Us Portugal has a dedicated Mexico section, where kids can do so many fun things, including getting acquainted with Trump’s … Continue reading →

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Mexicans Use Poetry to Send Trump a Message

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

To the monolingual crowd: The copy a just a very short witty rhyme that can be pretty much summed us as follows: We are Mexicans and… well, fuck you*  Photo: David Agren *Sorry, folks, but this turned out to be untranslatable 

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Conan Goes to Mexico, Handles Street Tacos Like a Boss

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

You might not be aware of this, but Conan O’Brien is in Mexico City, thus having much better food — and fun — than the rest of us. This week, as part of his ongoing Mexico City adventure, the famed TV presenter … Continue reading →

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Texans Want to Make Tacos the National Food of Texas. I’m Totally Cool with that, But…

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

A new change.org petition wants Texans to embrace the taco as a new official state symbol, because — as everybody knows — the taco is a waaaay more diverse dish than chili, the state dish of Texas since 1977. (Think about it: You … Continue reading →

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America Has Concocted a ‘Latino Croissant,’ Because why the Hell Not?

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

America, land of the free, and home of the meatless chorizo and the Chicken Taco Grande Ring, is now giving us the “Latino croissant,” which this blogger believes it’s a croissant, but Latino… whatever *that* means. Hat tip: @widestance

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BREAKING: John F. Kennedy to Visit Mexico Real Soon

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Forget El Nacional mistaking one version of Donald Trump with another one. Mexico’s El Sol de Hermosillo today embarked in one of the world’s most beautiful fuck ups in the history of print media fuck ups. However, for the purpose of this … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Folks, the $40 Burrito Yoga Bag Is Sold Out, but…

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Fear not: I’m pretty sure the folks over at Brogamats are working on it. In the meantime, you can always use your tortilla towel  or — of course — a Deluxe Mexican Yoga Blanket as an OK substitute to wrap your existing yoga mat. … Continue reading →

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