Photo: Richie Gonzalez
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.
Shocking: Hispanics Buy Non-Hispanic Stuff at the Supermarket
I love Hispanic research, don’t you? And that’s because you get to learn some amazing stuff. For instance, how my people (i.e. The Hispanics) approach grocery shopping.
Take the latest research, stating that Hispanics are as “eclectic” as non-Hispanics when they go shopping, meaning we don’t only go to the supermarket to buy stuff like tamales, pinole, piñatas, nopales and mole Doña María. In fact, according to a recent online survey conducted by Meredith Corporation:
“Latinas confirmed that they are not only shopping the Hispanic aisle – they have eclectic palettes and enjoy cooking a wide variety of foods”.
So don’t believe everything they tell you about my people. We (i.e. The Hispanics) are so eclectic that in fact have joined forces with the Chinese to come up with this:
Eva Longoria Stars in Unintelligible Cat Food Commercial
Last time I reported on my favorite retro-acculturated Latina (aka La Prieta Faya,) she was busy peddling potato chip flavors among potato chip lovers.
Now, in her most recent commercial exposure, Eva Longoria is busy promoting Sheba, a brand of “responsibly-sourced seafood,” which apparently is less irresponsible than other Mars Inc. products, including Snickers, M&M’s, Uncle Ben’s and Orbit.
But, don’t take my word for it. To be honest, I’m not 100% sure what this whole thing is about, since the only spot I found seems to be in German, Dutch or Cat-Language. (Definitely NOT in Mexican.)
ESPN Airs MLB Game in Spanish. Viewers Freak Out, Think ‘Mexican’ is a Language
ESPN on Sunday night decided to simulcast its ESPN Deportes feed of a Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico game on its flagship station.
Viewers’ reaction was quick and -unsurprisingly- stupid and racist. Here’s a sample:
Photo: @LatinoRebels
RIP Hugo Chávez. A Ranchero Singer at Heart
Say what you will about Hugo Chávez. He gave this blogger many great moments. And here’s one of my favorite ones.
Univision Boasts -in English- that is Now Beats NBC With Spanish Programming
Univision was so happy that its flagship Spanish-language network beat NBC in the February sweeps, it launched an English-language TV spot to spread the news. The ad features some of the network’s most popular shows; a mix of music, soccer and telenovelas and –of course– a few bikini-clad señoritas.
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 Only ‘Harlem Shake’ This Blog Will Ever Endorse
Hat tip: @aqwack
This Whole Colombia-not-Columbia Thing is Getting Out of Control
Photo: Laura Martínez (109 & Broadway)
#ItsColombiaNotColumbia
This is What I got for Asking to Get Texas Back
So this morning, Piers Morgan tweeted this question to his 3.3 million followers:
Despite my being about to take a nap, super busy, I suggested the following:
This is what I got.
‘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
‘Mami Silicón’ Is the Best Video You Will See in 2013
Of course, Mi Sexy Chambelán was the absolute favorite of 2012…
Upon Helping America Re-elect Barack Obama, Eva Longoria Moves on to Pick New Potato Chip Flavor
Eva Longoria, this blogger’s favorite retro-acculturated Latina, might have been successful in her quest to get Barack Obama re-elected. But this time she needs your vote to accomplish something yet more significant -and potentially delicious: She wants your VOTE to help Lay’s choose its next flavor of potato chips.
Sí, señor. Longoria (aka “La Prieta Faya”) this morning visited New York City to ring NYSE’s bell on behalf of Lay’s and even spoke to Fox News about her latest campaign, Do Us A Flavor, urging Americans to vote among three potato chip flavors: Cheesy Garlic Bread; Chicken and Waffles and Sriracha.
But. Wait. No tortilla española, nor tamal-flavored chips?!!? I’m afraid La Prieta Faya is losing her Latin touch, so I’d better stick to my Cannabis-infused tortilla chips.
¡Ajúa!
ABC/Univision Announce the Birth of “Fusion.” Sounds Way Better than “Milán Piqué”
The folks over at ABC/Univision took advantage of the whole Let’s-Make-Fun-of-the-Pope thing to sneak in a late-afternoon press release announcing the name of their upcoming cable venture. The partners have settled on Fusion, which -in case you were wondering- is English for Fusión. (Sorry for the explanation, but you never know with the monolingual crowd.)
I think that if these guys were going to settle on a Ford model, they should have picked Fiesta instead (you know, in keeping with the Latino onda and all.) Still, considering they failed to consult with this blogger before making such a dramatic announcement, I think the name is OK.
Anything -ANYTHING- sounds better than Milán Piqué.
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