Yes, there is a place called Santa María Pipioltepec in the State of Mexico. And yes, Mi blog es tu blog has a correspondent there.
Well, sort of.
This Internet Cafe in Pipioltepec has the Best Name. Ever
Category: Mexico
Wyandotte to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Cuatro de Mayo
How many Mexicans does it take to organize a Cinco de Mayo party in Wyandotte, Michigan? Apparently, zero. [I’m sure my people would have seriously objected to holding a May 5th celebration on May 4th.]
Too bad organizers didn’t consult with this blogger beforehand. I could have given them an awesome tagline for their event:
“Guayandóte: Esperándote desde el Cuatro para celebrar el Cinco”
¡Ajúa!
Congressman Uncovers Mexi-Muslim Connection
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 seek to reform the system. The reason?
“We know that people that are now being trained to come in and act like Hispanic [sic] when they are radical Islamists. […] They want the freedoms we have.”
I’m not sure what those freedoms really are or how you train people to act “Hispanic.” But these fellows have certainly worked hard to replicate our tacos al pastor. And no, we’re not going to take it anymore! What’s next? Serving food on a flat bread instead of a plate? Pitas that taste like tortillas?
hat tip: @laloalcaraz
Mexican Barbie Is Documented; Comes with Passport
The folks over at Mattel are so smart, that not only they have come up with a Mexican Barbie, but they have given her all the possible tools to go around the U.S. the world undisturbed.
In addition to a “wonderfully bright pink dress with ribbon accents,” Mexican Barbie comes fashionably ready for a fiesta with her Chihuahua friend (we all do.) But that is not all: According to Mattel, this beauty features accessories that “add play value,” including a passport and sticker sheet.
It is not for me to inform you about the “play value” that a passport provides, so go ahead! Play with your Barbie Mexicana and don’t even think of calling her indocumentada. Oh, and she can be yours for only $24.50 on Amazon.com
IMPORTANT UPDATE: This blogger has found a Mexican Ken to go with the Mexican Barbie. Here it is:
Mexicans Celebrate Pothole’s Birthday with Cake and Balloons
I love my people. Seriously. I do. Where else but in Mexico would a crowd gather to celebrate a pothole’s first year anniversary with balloons and birthday cake?
The celebration worked though, and as you can see, the local authorities quickly responded by covering the offending bache.
Well. Sort of.
It’s National Paella Day! [and I Have No Idea Why]
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 Rome, do as the Romans do, and so hereby I’m paying tribute to Spain’s national dish by sharing one of my favorite ads featuring a “paella de pollo.”
NOTE: I am sorry, but this piece can only be appreciated by those who master the Spanish language. Enjoy!
Benito Juárez, in Very Good Company
I decided to make an impromptu visit to my family in Mexico City this week. My first outting this morning was to the neighborhood “papelería.” My 9-year-old nephew needed a Pritt and to bind his homework. I bought a Tin Larín, a mazapán and a Slinky.
Who needs Staples and Office Depot when you can have a good ol’ papelería?
I can assure you they’ll satisfy all your stationary needs –and more.
Benedict XVI to Surrender Ring; Keep Mexican Shoes
UPDATE: Thanks to my followers I learned Benedict will not necessarily wear his Mexican shoes on his last day (Feb. 28) but will “definitely” keep them upon his retirement.
The Vatican today announced Benedict XVI will lose the Swiss Guard, the papal ring and his iconic red shoes when he retires Feb. 28. He will, however, hang on to his Mexican brown leather shoes… which this blog will refer to as #Papos.
Happy retirement… and Keep on walkin’
¡Ajúa!
‘The Guardian’ Uses Sombrero to Illustrate Story About Cycling in Mexico, Because, Why Not?
NOTE to British writers/bloggers for The Guardian: When unsure about how to illustrate a story (or stories) regarding Mexico, Latin America or some other such place, go with a hat (any hat, really) and stay on the safe side.
Cordially,
The Editors
How to Make ‘Albondígas’ con Chopote [i.e. Chipotle]
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 Mexican hearts and other culturally-relevant wonders.
The Mexican music in the background is PRICELESS. I hope you people would appreciate it as much as I did.
Yummy!
Messi Stars in Bimbo Commercial Featuring Clueless Mom
Hold your jokes about the whole ‘Bimbo’ name thing. The Mexican food giant has tapped fútbol cutie Lionel Messi to pitch its allegedly super enriched white bread.
I love Messi, but the clueless soccer mom is awesome, too.
Comedy Central’s Idea of ‘Funny’ is a Bunch of Mexicans Competing in a Siesta Contest
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 short list of Cannes and pitches Comedy Central as a TV channel “as serious as we are.” It kicks off with the following copy:
“Between 1 pm and 3 pm in the afternoon, there are more people taking siestas, than there are people working in Latin America.”
Here’s the video. Watch (if you’re not busy taking a siesta, that is) and tell me what you think. Funny? Hilarious? Not so much? Dumb? *
*Do leave a comment. Don’t be lazy like a Latin American!
Sombrero tip: @adictivomag
This Blog Will be in Hiatus for a While, but I’m Leaving You Guys in Awesome Company
I know thousands some of you will be obsessively clicking on http://www.Miblogestublog.com looking to get your daily fix of sardonic commentary about the wonderful world of Hispanic media. But you cannot have your pambazo and eat it too. This blogger is tired and needs to regroup and plan a content strategy for the second half of 2012… It won’t be easy. December 2012 will bring us two very important milestones: The End of the World (on December 21nd to be precise) and the inauguration of Enrique Peña Nieto as President of Mexico.
This blogger hasn’t decided yet which of those two events will be the most catastrophic, but I promise to keep you posted.
Bored yet? Read my archives. I promise you’ll have fun, fun, fun.
Google Reminds Mexicans to Get Out and Vote Today!
From: Google.com.mx
Meanwhile on the Web…
And speaking about the media and covering what really matters, more than 180,000 people have logged onto celebrity-news Web site http://www.tmz.com to cast their vote on one important issue: whether Salma Hayek’s boobs are real or not.
The verdict is not great for my paisana, with only 53 percent saying ‘yes, they are the real thing’. To see for yourself and make an informed decision, you can even access before and after pictures on the subject.
As for me, I decided not to cast my vote … yet. I’ll wait for after the birth of her first child to avoid any confusion. In the meantime, I’ll keep scouring over the media looking for stuff to be on top of the news.
