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… just go over these photos and watch the following video.
NOTE: These images are not mine. I was fortunate enough to be elsewhere when the Sept. 19, 2017 earthquake struck. I just thought all of what has happened so far in my birth country should serve as a great reminder of how Mexicans can come together in times of crisis and tragedy, no matter what the so-called leader of the free-world would want you to believe.
Just when I thought I had seen all kinds of nonsensical marketing fusions, comes Native Jarritos a collaboration between personal care company Native and one of Mexico’s most famed sugary soft drinks: Jarritos.
Why? Because, for some reason, some high-level marketing executive thought it would be an amazing idea for people to go around smelling like a Mexican refresco.
The collection features Watermelon, Passion Fruit, Mandarin and Pineapple and it can be yours for “only” $13. Hurry! No matter if you end up a sweaty mess… you just have to roll on your deodorant and smell like a taquería de barrio. Yay!
Hat tip: Ignacio Sánchez Pardo on BlueSky
Behold the Shalom Amigos Jewish Mexican Hanukkah Shirt, a fine product to kick off your 2024 Hanukkah celebrations, which this year begins on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900, so we’re calling it Chrismukkah.
It’s still on sale and it can be yours for $16.27 if you hurry! That way you can use the precious money saved on some Mexican sugnanivot or a few Shalom tortillas.
Happy Hanukkah to all my amigos who celebrate!
If you’ve ever visited Mexico, I’m sure you have noticed the ubiquitous organ grinders (known as organilleros,) that tend to gather around main plazas or outside churches to provide entertainment –and one of the most characteristic sounds of my country.
Nowadays, most of Mexico’s organilleros belong to a union (formed in the late 1970s) and wear their characteristic brown uniform and hats. But there are exceptions, of course, as this dude found by a friend in CDMX, who roams about the streets of the capital city dressed up as none other but The Grinch.
And this, my friends, is the most charming thing I’ve seen lately in this annus horribilis.
WATCH HIM IN ACTION:
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say these tacos will make your belly explode … or something.
Also, filing under Mexicans: How can anyone not like us?
Photo: Laura Martínez, CDMX
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is truly a first in many ways. Not only she is my country’s first female president, but she is also the first with a Jewish background. But to make things even more interesting, this week she appointed a new interim commander to take over the country’s increasingly powerful Guardia Nacional.
His name? Hernán Cortés, of course, because Mexico is magical and I hope it will stay this way.
Via: Gobierno de México
I don’t know about you, but I do take national holidays very seriously, especially when it comes to drinking and eating like there’s no tomorrow.
So, in celebration of my second September back in Mexico in years, I’m reposting this series with some of the very best stuff you can buy to wear on September 15 and celebrate your Mexicaness –regardless of where you live.
Please note that some of this stuff is very likely Made in China and will not last another September 15, but who cares? Get them all now, and join me tomorrow in yelling: ¡Viva México, cabrones!
Now, on to the day’s relevant clothing…
The simply-awesome Mexico leggings –and green shoes:
The more subtle, millennial-oriented Mexican leggings:
The Mexico-inspired Converse sneakers:
The Kobe Bryant Mexican Blanket Nike’s
The Frida Kahlo-themed Converse… Ay!
Photo: Via who-knows-where in the Internet but I’m 99.9% sure this is somewhere in Jalisco.
Photo: Laura Martínez, Col. Nápoles, 2023
Was walking around La Roma this afternoon and bumped into the perfect slogan which gave me some joy after a not-so-great Saturday in the city.
Life & tacos van con todo is my new motto…
Photo: Laura Martínez. Colonia Roma, CDMX. 2023
The Mexicans have done it again, my friends.
Not content with bringing us the Conchanclas, the Conchamacos and the Conchatépetl, Mexican bakers are at it again.
Meet the Conchatrina, a special Day of the Dead-themed concha that mixes our beloved pan de muerto with the now world-famous Mexican skulls known as catrinas.
The chef’s name if Alfonso Domínguez and he runs a bakery in Tetelpa, Morelos, and I cannot wait to get there!
Filing under Mexicans: How Can Anyone not Like us?
Hat tip: David Agren
A black bear terrorized a mom and her son when he leapt on their picnic table and started going after their tacos, French fries and enchiladas.
Per The Associated Press:
Silvia Macías of Mexico City had traveled to the Chipinque Park in the northern city of Monterrey to celebrate the 15th birthday of her son, Santiago, who has Down syndrome.
Soon after they sat down to eat the food they brought, the bear showed up and gulped down french fries, enchiladas, tacos and – of course- plenty of salsa.
I would have totally panicked -and not only for losing my enchiladas.
Here’s a video shot by Macias friend, Angela Chapa, that has since gone viral.
A bear jumped onto the picnic table of a family in Mexico. They were stunned and avoided eye contact to prevent any reaction that could trigger an attack pic.twitter.com/IoBApi9B1B
— TRT World (@trtworld) September 26, 2023
Via: The Associated Press
Move over, Kickin’ Chicken Taco Pringles, here come the calavera-themed sour cream & onion “Flavored con sabor” Pringles potato chips, especially crafted to bring out the mustachioed, calavera-clad Mexican (fake or not) in you.
I have no idea what these babies cost, but given their Mexican authentic look (i.e. mariachi suit and chip-themed sombrero) I bet they cost a fortune –as they should be!
p.s. Oh, did I mention they GLOW IN THE DARK?
Hat tip: @lechancle
On the heels of yet another international embarassment, Mexico made headlines (again) on Friday, when the U.S. Department of Justice announced the extradition of Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, to the United States.
“This action is the most recent step in the Justice Department’s effort to attack every aspect of the cartel’s operations,” Garland said, according to the AP.
So far so good, but it looks like New York City tabloid The New York Post seems to have “otros datos” as they are reporting that El Chapo’s son is – in fact – Andrés Manuel López Obrador (!) Or at least one can deduct that from the above photo caption.
Huge if true, as the kids say…
Filing this under Editors Matter
Hat tip: Erin Siegal
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