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As seen last weekend on Spain’s La Tribuna del Camino Real.
This blogger doesn’t have a lot of background on this and apparently the author, Javi Salado, has apologized for the vignette. Still looking for official sources but the “OMFG” factor still stands.
Challenged by some very unorthodox methods to teach English to Latinos (such as this one and this other one) Mexicans have come up with yet the most creative way to teach Spanish to English speaking people (i.e. mostly gringos.)
All you have to do is read the following sentences as if you were reading English.
Check it out. It’s easy, it’s revolutionary and… It’s FREE!
1. Boy As-N-R (Voy a cenar): I’m going to have dinner
2. N-L-C John (En el sillón): On the armchair
3. Be a Hope and Son (Viejo panzón): Fat old man
4. As Say Toon As (Aceitunas): Olives
5. The Head The Star Mall Less Stan Doe (Deje de estar molestando): Stop bugging me
6. Kit At Tell Loss War at Chess (Quítate los huaraches): Take off your sandals
7. Pass a Lass All Saw (Pasa la salsa): Pass the sauce
8. Be Goat Tess The Ran Chair-O (Bigotes de ranchero): Farmer’s mustache
9. Web Us Come Ham On (Huevos con jamón)
10. Does Stack Kit Toes The Car Neat As (Dos taquitos de carnitas): Two pork little tacos
Say what you will about Bill de Blasio and Marcelo Ebrard, but thanks to this useless duo, this Mexican blogger can now proudly say she lives in a city that honors “México-Tenochtitlan” right at the intersection of 116th Street and Second Avenue.
Yes, having solved their respective city’s most urgent taskes, Mr. Ebrard and Mr. De Blasio formally inaugurated the “México-Tenochtitlan Avenue” in Manhattan, just around the corner of this blogger’s favorite tacos ever.
I don’t mean to cause any international incidents here, but WHY ON EARTH didn’t they just call this avenue Manhatitlán? It would mean so much for this humble blogger.
Damn you, Bill and Marcelo!
📄Alcalde de Nueva York y canciller @m_ebrard inauguran calle México-Tenochtitlan en Manhattan.https://t.co/qutKkGnpcR pic.twitter.com/VeYpj07GV5
— Relaciones Exteriores (@SRE_mx) November 22, 2021
Via: Expansión
I haven’t followed this week’s #ThreeAmigos Summit as closely as in previous years (you know? I’ve been super busy looking for a job.) Still, my timeline is an amusing patchwork of mariachi-wear jokes & cartoons. Some are good, some are great (see below), some are … meh (see above.)
Critizing the sombrero stereotype? Who has the energy any more?
At this point, it isn’t really a surprise that the “Mexican meme machine” is so amazing at its job that it should be protected by the UNESCO –or something.
In the latest example of what “my people” have done to immortalize President Andrés Manuel López Obrador 2021 visit to New York City, I give you some of the best memes echoing AMLO’s Nov. 9 posting proposing a “World Plan for Fraternity & Welfare.” (Ay, caramba!)
This blogger is super busy trying to get unemployment benefits to dwell too much on each of these, so please just scroll down, enjoy and -please- help me add to these by commenting on this post.
Grassy ass!
Pórtate bien Internet, por favor 😰 pic.twitter.com/XDArV1r6aZ
— LuisValLe Tu desconocido favorito. (@LuisValLe_A) November 9, 2021
— Rita💜💙💜 (@RmetropolisO) November 9, 2021
— Juan Rivera (@juanriverag) November 9, 2021
Move over, Latin American Hong Kong!
In yet another example of geographically-challenged TV networks, now comes CBS News placing La Palma in the Iberian Peninsula, in Murcia to be precise.
I am told the network quickly corrected the blunder, but this blogger’s job is to make sure it remains in the cyberspace, like, forever.
Ay, caramba!
Filing under: “Geography is our passion.”
.@CBSNews wants you to believe La Palma is located in the Iberian Peninsula. (In Murcia to be precise) pic.twitter.com/O02a4KcXaZ
— Laura Martínez (@miblogestublog) November 6, 2021
Start spreading the news…
He’s leaving next week…
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (aka AMLO) will be in the Big Apple for a short visit next week (Nov. 8 & 9) and while this blogger was eager to follow his culinary adventures in her adopted city, it looks like he will be missing out on the whole “Puebla York” experience.
According to press reports, AMLO will travel to the United Nations next week and give a speech about the dangers of corruption (no, really!) His visit corresponds with Mexico taking over the rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council in November.
Alas, while his supporters at the “Morena New York Committee 1” are prepping a whole fiesta complete with mariachis –and plenty of local garnachas–, it looks like AMLO will remain at the UN and look all professional and stuff.
The 2021 AMLOFestNYC is free to the public and is to take place -where else?- at the Aztec Hall in Brooklyn. But the fiesta will have to go on without him.
A real pity if you asked me, since Manhatitlán is home of the best antojitos, garnachas and other Mexican goodies on this side of the border.
Ni modos, presi. Maybe next time!
El Mariachi Habanero estará recibiendo a nuestro querido Presidente @lopezobrador_ en el aeropuerto y también estarán en el #AmloFestNYC Invitamos a todos los mexicanos para darle la más hermosa bienvenida a nuestro gran Presidente. pic.twitter.com/5gP1Y9jYhf
— Morena New York comité 1 (@morenany_1) November 4, 2021
Border Patrol CMO: We need to hire more Mexicans to help us patrol the border. But how do we do this?
Marketing intern: Let’s do a subtle, artsy reference to one of their favorite foods.
Border Patrol: That’s an amazing idea. You are hired!
Sombrero tip: Oscar Gutiérrez
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No matter how many bizarre holidays Americans come up with, Cinco de Mayo will forever be my favorite. And not only because it’s an excuse to drink all day and yell ¡Viva México! while thinking it’s Mexican Independence (it’s not) but because it is also the time of year that brings out the stupidest most creative marketing brains to sell Americans everything, from DIY printable fiesta kits and taquito shooters (whatever that is,) to senseless drink mixes, “ethnic food” and even life-size cardboard Mexicans as scene setters.
This time around, though, in honor of that amazing marketing tool known as Twitter, I’ve put together a few tweets making their way to my timeline using the #CincoDeMayo hashtag. This has only begun, so, please help me by tweeting me your own personal horrors for 2021 Cinco de Mayo and let the “Mexican” madness begin!
My Senior Leaders and Director are the cutest ever! This is just how the South Marketing Squad shakes and bakes second half planning! #CincoDeMayo #StrMarketing #2HPlanningVibes pic.twitter.com/6seZWBT5IQ
— Misty Scott (@MistyMagenta11) May 2, 2021
Join #BarnsdallArtsSundays on Zoom 5/2 between 10a-12noon PDT for a fun, FREE art & culture workshop that celebrates #CincoDeMayo! Participants will create 3D piñatas with recycled supplies found in your home. Visit https://t.co/tcC3w0aYUp for sign-in/password information. pic.twitter.com/J0NfDIO0px
— Barnsdall Art Park Foundation (@BarnsdallFndn) April 28, 2021
‘Tis the season of tacos, and now through May 5th, you can get 5 Beef Softshell Tacos for $5.55. Happy Taco de Mayo, ya’ll! 🌮🌮#TacoJohns #CincoDeMayo #TacodeMayo #OleTheDay #BiggerBolderBetter pic.twitter.com/lgvRhrWn2P
— tacojohns (@tacojohns) May 1, 2021
Thank you, @FarmAtPtown for a fantastic early #CincoDeMayo #farmtotable dinner! pic.twitter.com/1TTGzc8NKG
— Dustin Grove (@DustinGroveTV) May 1, 2021
Need a salsa for your #CincoDeMayo fiestas? Homemade salsa is SO easy! https://t.co/GtCcLjw2HA pic.twitter.com/KKfe7BaI1e
— Sarah Bond (@liveeatlearn) May 2, 2021
#churros anyone? These scrummy churros cupcakes are the perfect treat for #CincoDeMayo and they’re even topped with a mini churros that I baking using the @beckyexcell recipe 😋 🤤 😍 🤩 🧁 🇲🇽 💃
You can find my Churros Cupcake Recipe at https://t.co/OlTRKdVIdb#glutenfree pic.twitter.com/kdIjcG2vyr
— Caking it Gluten Free (@CakingitGF) May 1, 2021
Celebrate #CincoDeMayo all weekend long and #SyncUpYourCinco with these delicious Breakfast Chilaquiles with Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips! 😋🎉🎶 Roma tomatoes, Mexican crema, and fried eggs, yes please! Visit https://t.co/jNolezkt2z for the full recipe by @nibblesnfeasts. pic.twitter.com/uMT79CGZkd
— Mission Foods 🌮 (@MissionFoodsUS) May 1, 2021
Note: This post will be updated on a regular basis.
The only thing I have not yet figured out is if these things come with the lime and Valentina included or if they’re sold separately?
Via: Hypebeast
Lost your abuelita to old age? Did your tío just get deported? Worry not. There’s a greeting card for that!
*Everything is cool, but it wouldn’t hurt to put that accent over the “o.”
Got extra $40 and no shame? I got the perfect thing for you!
The Nostalgia Taco Tuesday Heated Lazy Susan Topping Bar is a fun way to get together on Taco Tuesday and share hideous, non-taco tacos with your friends. The set costs “only” $39.99 (plus shipping) and promises to hold as much plasticky, fake Mexican food you can imagine!
According to its creators, this thing’s Lazy Susan Design “makes it easy to share across the table” and features a “removable warming pot and topping trays.”
Heck, there’s even a video showing how a “timeless tradition has been made more convenient.”
Watch at your own peril; I’m done with Thursday.
Photo via: Amazon.com / Sombrero tip: @lechancle
Multinational fashion chain Zara has done it again. The home products division of the Spanish giant has put some luffa sponges (known in Mexico as zacates) for sale at 299 pesos (about 9.60 U.S. dollars).
As any Mexican knows, these kinds of sponges can be found in any market around Mexico from less than a dollar a pack. The over 2,000% price difference was not lost on Mexican Twitter, which quickly activated the Zara Home Meme machine. The results are… hilarious.
Kit ecoshower de ZARA HOME.
$480.000 pic.twitter.com/IB2SidCteG
— Aninomante. (@dalopezl) March 4, 2021
Eco-“lunchbox” by @zarahome 😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/yqDI9Mzv8m
— Linulera 🇨🇴🇪🇸🇪🇺🇫🇷💉 (@linulera) March 5, 2021
ZARA HOME
Kit Eco-Shower
MNX 1,499 pic.twitter.com/JOUJwgiVNc
— Eivør (@Steppenwolf_528) March 4, 2021
Move over, Sushiro’s sushi tacos, here comes the Gyoza Taco Dog, the latest Japanese taco-themed delicacy courtesy of Korakuen, one of Japan’s largest ramen chains.
Korakuen is mainly known for its “fun” take on ramen, launching stuff like Valentine’s Day ramen, ramen-flavored fried chicken, and even ramen delivery robots. The novelty now is the Gyoza Taco Dog, a “combination of gyoza, tacos, okonomiyaki, and hot dogs.”
But, what makes this thing a taco? I’m glad you asked! “The taco flavor serves up gyoza nestled in a hot dog bun topped with a spicy sauce with chopped tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and jalapeños and a rich cheese sauce.”
OK, pues.
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