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Of course, this was not the first time Mexico’s “beloved” -and virtually illiterate- former president made a mistake of the literary nature. But at least before he was busy saying stupid things on TV, that we didn’t have to be hit with his barbaridades every 60 seconds with his Twitter updates.
Florida’s GOP Senate nominee Marco Rubio has taken any chance possible to say that English should be the official language of the United States. He is also well known for his hard line rhetoric against immigration.
Yet, when it comes to winning votes among Hispanics, the son of Cuban immigrants has not missed the opportunity to speak, well, in Spanish, the language of Cuban immigrants.
Latin Gossip was quick to let us know that despite who-know-whose Twitter account, he is alive and kicking. Just like Fidel!
¡No asusten de esa manera!
So this is what happens when very serious journalists (like myself) meet in person with their subject matters -and sources.
Oscar de la Hoya received a Lifetime of Achievement in Hispanic Television by Multichannel News and Broadcasting and Cable and yours truly got to write all about it.
I just love it when teaching institutions spend their money luring U.S. Hispanics to whatever it is that they do. But my favorite ones have to be those who offer a Master in Spanish as a Second Language by pitching the course in, well, lousy Spanish.
Take FUNIBER (Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana,) an obscure academic institution that has been advertising in some Latino-targeted sites in the U.S., promising students to make the most out of speaking Spanish.
Problem is: If you are truly a Spanish-speaker (so presumably you can teach others) you’d know you have to say “Haz de tu español una gran ventaja” and NOT “Has de tu español una gran ventaja,” simply because, you know? it is WRONG!
Too subtle for you? Go check your dictionary. But, more importantly, don’t let these guys fool you!
This might not be a very realistic situation but this ad made me smile.
What do you think would happen when two Latin men do laundry together?
Just watch
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu was quick to point out he has nothing to do with the billboard above (found standing on private property just north of Tucson, Arizona.) And this is bad, really, because who on Earth is going to explain this blogger what this is supposed to communicate?
What -or who- is a “public safety issue” and “national threat to America”?
Is it people with baseball caps? Families wearing same color tops? Anybody?
Cueca Hero is not doing it for you? How about some Mexican-packed action?
In this stereotype-ladden video game -brilliantly named Chili con Carnage, Mexican mariachi music plays in the background while a ‘malo muchacho’ (sic) beats the crap out of his enemies, shooting everyone on his path and terrifying the local chickens while he is at it.
Ay, caramba!
Oh dear. I wish I could say this is just a bad Internet joke but, well, it isn’t.
Starting this weekend, you will start to see a lot of marketing crap stuff around Mexico’s Independence Bicentennial, including the Coca-Cola Special Bicentennial Edition, consisting of 31 collectible bottles representing each one of Mexico’s 31 states. Because, how else to celebrate our country’s independence than with a good, refreshing ol’ coca?
Como dijo Don Porfirio: Poor Mexico… So far from God, and so close to the United States!
Forget everything you know about Hispanic marketing. New York-based Calvary Hospital knows that offering a first rate -and world renowned- health care is not enough: One must never forget to offer patients a hearty concoction made up of soaked tripe and vegetables.
Per Connie DeJesus’ testimony: “Calvary Hospital restored my husband’s spirit with a world renowned care. And a mondongo soup!”
El Diario La Prensa 09/08/2010
Shakira (aka Legally Blond Part III) has finally launched her own fragrance, which according to her very tacky self is a “fresh, elegant and suave aroma, whose main ingredients are jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood.”
The concoction goes by the name of “S by Shakira,” which I think is, like, booooring! Had the Colombian asked this blogger for advice, I would have suggested Waka-La (or -if looking to attract the Mexican market- she could also go for Guácala.)
Move over Joe & Iman. The Australian pair might have prepared the world’s largest burger, but that beauty pales in comparison with what Mexico City has put together: Meet (or shall I say ‘meat’?) the 40-meter beef taco. So big and delicious, it will make all our troubles go away.
¡Viva el Bicentenario!
I knew I was never going to be able to pull a JLo and insure my derriere for, like one billion dollars. But Pittsburgh Steeler’s Troy Polamalu has just given me a super idea! I’m going to insure my hair!
It may not be as wild as Troy’s, but it kicks JLo’s right in the ass!
(Click on the photo above to enlarge our AWESOME mops)
If Mexicans needed another reason to vent their ire against a gringo (any gringo) they found a good one this week. Provocative political cartoonist Daryl Cagle really managed to piss off hundreds of Mexicans with what many are calling a “desecration of the Mexican flag.”
Shame on you, Mr. Cagle!!!
Didn’t you know Mexicans are so proud of our flag that we use them to wrap up our beloved celebrities? Gee!
Hat tip to my manito, whom I wish never to see wrapped in anything remotely patriotic
It was just a matter of time before food makers jumped on the Columbia-trend-wagon.
See? First the Washington Post wrote a story about Columbia’s Free Trade Agreement and then CBS called Shakira the ‘Columbian Carrie Bradshaw.’ And now, Nuestro Queso, LLC, a small outlet in Hackensack, N.J. which cannot even spell its own name on the company’s URL, is peddling Queso Fresco Columbiano.
Wait! If it’s fresh and Columbian, shouldn’t we call it Queso Freshman instead?
[and don’t get me started on “El Pueblano” but that’s another story…]
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