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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is truly a first in many ways. Not only she is my country’s first female president, but she is also the first with a Jewish background. But to make things even more interesting, this week she appointed a new interim commander to take over the country’s increasingly powerful Guardia Nacional.
His name? Hernán Cortés, of course, because Mexico is magical and I hope it will stay this way.
Via: Gobierno de México
I don’t know about you, but I do take national holidays very seriously, especially when it comes to drinking and eating like there’s no tomorrow.
So, in celebration of my second September back in Mexico in years, I’m reposting this series with some of the very best stuff you can buy to wear on September 15 and celebrate your Mexicaness –regardless of where you live.
Please note that some of this stuff is very likely Made in China and will not last another September 15, but who cares? Get them all now, and join me tomorrow in yelling: ¡Viva México, cabrones!
Now, on to the day’s relevant clothing…
The simply-awesome Mexico leggings –and green shoes:
The more subtle, millennial-oriented Mexican leggings:
The Mexico-inspired Converse sneakers:
The Kobe Bryant Mexican Blanket Nike’s
The Frida Kahlo-themed Converse… Ay!
From the always popular “Mexicans: How can anybody not like us?” series, I give you Barackawama, a real bar in the unassuming town of Iguala de la Independencia, Guerrero.
This jewel even caters to lovers of Bud Light’s Lime-a-Ritas and features some awesome artwork on its walls.
Hat tip: @OphCourse
The Mexican meme machine never stops working, and this blogger is thankful for it.
A coupole of years ago, when J.D. Vance was running for Senate, he released an advertisement asking Ohio voters if they were racists and/or if they “hate Mexicans.”
Are you a racist? pic.twitter.com/Fdknxld39i
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) April 5, 2022
Soon after making its debut across social media, the 30-second spot had amassed more than 300,000 views on Twitter. And this blogger is pretty sure it had to do with Mexicans like herself jumpin in to troll him like only Mexicans can.
Below, some of my fave reactions (starting with yours truly, of course!)
me when the nytimes puts peas in guacamole pic.twitter.com/T4IUJZNx33
— Laura Martínez ® (@miblogestublog) April 5, 2022
when there’s no chente on the karaoke list pic.twitter.com/REDMoJsqZp
— chris cantú (@ccantu941) April 5, 2022
Me when people tell me they love torchy’s tacos pic.twitter.com/3XwEnqdzOj
— Fidel Martinez (@fidmart85) April 5, 2022
When they start singing Sweet Caroline at a ballgame… pic.twitter.com/aU5U6U4gN8
— Ace (@aceofsocal) April 5, 2022
When people ask me if I speak Mexican https://t.co/YeyJTZgo2O
— Los (@LosHernandez09) April 5, 2022
Me when somebody says “let’s go to Taco Bell”. pic.twitter.com/ryo2OAA9xP
— Mauricio Martínez (@martinezmau) April 5, 2022
When executives say there is no audience for Latinx podcasts. https://t.co/SgLTO8WqWB
— Jasmine Romero (@RomeroNyc) April 5, 2022
Blogger’s note: This post will be updated throughout the day, because ¡qué risa!
Photo: Via who-knows-where in the Internet but I’m 99.9% sure this is somewhere in Jalisco.
It’s July 4 y’all, which means it’s time to celebrate “America” so please enjoy this rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by one of many of the awesome mariachi bands found in Chicago.
HAPPY CUATRO DE CINCOU DE JULIO!
If this song is not about her, I don’t know what is…
Because this is the only heart-shaped thing I could possibly care about.
Are you on a tight budget for fancy avocados and still haven’t made any “ethnic-looking” friends?
Worry not!
You can now buy 5-feet-tall Mexican “scene setters,” ready to assemble and give your Super Bowl party a unique fiesta touch. It’s as easy as bashing a piñata! Besides, with the pandemic still in full swing, WHO NEEDS REAL PEOPLE AROUND, ANYWAY?
For only a few bucks, you can pretend to have real Mexicans at your birthday, bautizo, quinceañera, wedding, etc. These Insta-Mexicans are over 5 feet high; they won’t eat all the tamales, nor gulp all the beer or crash in your living room forever.
So, what are you waiting for? Go get your Instant Mexicans ahorita mismo!*
*I bet these are totally Made in China, but just pretend you didn’t read this note at all.
In the latest chapter of Bizarre Marketing Endorsements, Luis Miguel (aka El Sol de México) has partnered with Alignment HealthPlan in an effort to celebrate a “commitment to vitality and wellness at every age,” because, as President & CEO Dawn Maroney says:
Together, we’re not just changing how you experience health care; we’re celebrating you. Welcome to a new era of aging.
I don’t know about you, but this thing leaves me feeling like 100 years old, especially when the last LuisMi-endorsed commercial I remember is when this hottie used to look like this:
Hat tip:@lechancle
The best part? Once you’re done with Christmas, you don’t need to throw this thing away, just chop these beauties and make tacos!
Nopales not your thing? No problem!
Photo: Laura Martínez, Col. Nápoles, 2023
I don’t know much about Univeritas or it’s academic curriculum, but judging from its outdoor advertising, they’re not kidding when they say they’re going to transform people’s life.
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