Category Archives: Cinco de Mayo

Quick! Grab your Maracas and Go Get Yourself a pair of Cinco de Mayo Air Jordans!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Sneaker retailer Sneaker Bar Detroit can’t wait for Cinco de Mayo, so it’s now peddling a bunch of very colorful Air Jordans… so colorful, they will perfectly match your maracas. Because nothing says Mexicou better than Air Jordans and … … Continue reading →

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Marketing Ideas to Spice Up your ‘Cinco de Mayo’ 🌶

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Cinco de Mayo is definitely my favorite faux Mexican holiday in the U.S. And not because it’s an excuse to drink all day long and scream ¡Viva México! while thinking it’s our celebration of Independence, but because it brings out the stupidest best … Continue reading →

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Yes. There is a ‘Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada’ Gadget

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

You guys must think I just make stuff up just to keep updating this wonderful blog and all. But no. Thanks to the ever creative minds of marketing professionals, there is always something new under the Latino-Hispanic muy caliente sun. … Continue reading →

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Party City Wants you to Wear a Taco Headband and Shake your Maracas, Because Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and the folks over at Party City are, like, super excited! So for this year’s Authentic Mexican FIESTA™, the retailer is peddling a $4.99 Taco Headband; a $7.99 Taco Hat, and plenty of … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: The Other Binge Drinking Mexican Holiday

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

Go ahead; wear green and go out get drunk or whatever it is you do this weekend. But don’t forget Saint Patrick’s Day is a celebration of the Batallón de San Patricio, which according to Wikipedia my extensive readings of … Continue reading →

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At Last, the Complete Set of Mexican Emojis in One Image

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

I’m almost certain that the readers of this blog will be able to identify all of these (otherwise, shame on you!). Needless to say, this blogger’s favorites are El subcomandante, the torta and the trompo al pastor. Still, hit me with questions (i.e. … Continue reading →

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California Bar Gave Away ‘Green Cards’ for Climbing Inflatable Wall, Because Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Speaking of awesome Cinco de Mayo marketing ideas, a bar in California decided it was a great idea to celebrate the faux Mexican holiday by offering … fake green cards to drunken patrons willing to climb an inflatable border wall. Wait. What? According … Continue reading →

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