Monday, January 28, 2013

Racist Commercial? (see video below)


One of my favorite activities which amuses me to no end is to point out to my friends the most subtle and no so subtle racism in commercials. Why, for example, does the Spanish guitar have to play when the main, Mexican character appears. It happens with Asians also. Remember a little movie in the 80's called the Karate Kid? Every time Mr. Miyagi shared his wisdom with "Daniel Son", a bamboo flute played in the background? How freaking racist is that?

Oftentimes, "Mexican" men are seen as dumb and/or lazy, even when they are asking for your vote. Yes Pedro I will vote for you.  (see Nacho Libre. Every adult male acted or looked retarded) Pollo Loco commercials are especially good at reinforcing the stereotype of the suave Latin Male with the worst stereotypical Hispanic accent.

This brings me to the El Paso commercial below several things to notice:

1- The Kids are NOT even Spanish, native speakers. If you're going to insult us, at least hire REAL Mexicans.
2- Mexicans don't wear bandanas any more. That's old school 70's cholo shit. In fact bikers probably wear bandanas more often than Mexicans.
3- How stereotypical is it to have the mother bring out food in a giant sombrero?
4- Did you catch the little girl enlighten adults with the suggestion that there is more than one way to skin a taco? (You know because Mexicans are dumb)
5- I love how the whole community rejoiced and salsa danced the night away.

I admit that I laughed at all the stereotypes and innuendos in the commercial. This brings me to a bigger question: Can racism be funny? I don't know. I champion myself as a person that believes that political correctness has run amok. At the same time, I laugh at racist shit all the time equally. I'm an equal opportunity offender. A part of me believes that the world is a better place when we can all laugh at each other. Where is the line? I wouldn't know. I'm too dumb to figure it out. (Spanish guitar solo).

What do you think senor?

The issue that has divided my people



Friday, January 18, 2013

The Jokes are back! 1-18-2013

It's been a while since I've posted jokes mainly because my life feels like a giant punchline but the recent headlines made it too tempting to ignore and if you cant laugh at life what can you laugh at? Enjoy

Did you hear about this football player from Notre Dame, Manti Te'o who fell in love with am imaginary person? It's crazy what Mormonism will have you believe. Yes, he is Mormon)

 In an interview with Oprah, Lance Armstrong did little to rehabilitate his image by appearing smug and mean. But I'm not one to bust his ball.

 A same-sex Army wife was denied membership into a Walmart club for military spouses in North Carolina. Had they been a straight couple in sweatpants showing butt crack...

 Michael J. Fox had harsh words for Taylor Swift, warning her that she needs to stay away from his son. Upon hearing of their relationship, he was shaken up.

 The body of a lottery winner will be exhumed because his death is being investigated as a homicide. And also to look at the guy with the worst change of luck.

 I can't wait to see this years biggest horror flick, "Mama". It's a frightening tale of a lady that constantly reminds you of your weight gain and bad life decisions.