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| Archived Since: | August 5, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
The Parties and the Fun Behind the 2013 Hispanic TV Upfronts
This is exhausting! In addition to write about this week’s Hispanic TV Upfronts for these guys and these guys, I had to save some juicy details for the not-so-serious side of the 3-day-marathon of parties, parties and parties, programming presentations, … Continue reading ?
Disney Wants Quinceañeras to Display ‘Grace and Poise’ While Wearing This Thing
Disney, the company that thinks Latino families dance cumbia while at an amusement park, this week unveiled the Disney Royal Ball collection, “the first ever line of Quinceañera gowns inspired by the inner qualities, personalities and stories of the Disney Princess characters.” … Continue reading ?
Univision CEO Asks Adorable Non-Hispanic Kids What’s Better
Univision’s upfront presentation Tuesday in New York City included some surprises and lots of more-of-the-same programming announcements. There were some humorous moments, though, including a collective seizure (i.e. Harlem Shake) performed by Steve Mandala and his top sales team. However, … Continue reading ?
NBCU Hijacked Univision’s Upfront with a Van Full of Data
This blogger is so tired from all this partying busy this week, that a proper upfront round-up will not come until the weekend (sit tight.) However, I thought you’d like to know that barely minutes after Univision wrapped its upfront presentation … Continue reading ?
Before ‘Space Oddity,’ Chris Hadfield Showed us Why Tortillas are Better than Bread in Space
It seems to me that everyone and their mother tonight is talking about the amazing ‘Space Oddity’ cover by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. So I won’t bother you guys with it. However, much more relevant to this blog is Hadfield’s comprehensive … Continue reading ?
Aeroméxico Might Want to Change its Name to ‘IronMéxico’
It is no secret that international air travel is undergoing a severe financial crisis; with fuel costing a lot of money and all. But airline owners are a creative bunch and have found “innovative” ways to make additional cash, including … Continue reading ?
Latinas to Shine in Primetime [As Maids, of Course]
As this blog dutifully reported it almost one year ago, Lifetime Television has finally set a date for the premiere of Devious Maids, a 13-episode series featuring a bunch of Latino women who work as -what else?- maids. Devious Maids is … Continue reading ?
Three Years Later, Hispanic TV Still Reluctant to Say ‘Tetas’
A few years ago, I wrote a story about how Telemundo decided to do away with the word ‘tetas’ in the promos around Sin tetas no hay paraíso, a popular Colombian telenovela about young girls and their obsession with getting breast implants. Instead … Continue reading ?
This Internet Cafe in Pipioltepec has the Best Name. Ever
Yes, there is a place called Santa María Pipioltepec in the State of Mexico. And yes, Mi blog es tu blog has a correspondent there. Well, sort of.
Dos Equis Cinco de Mayo Special Combo Features Mexican Cuisine [i.e. Chicken Wings]
Speaking of Cinco de Mayo and concoctions that make no sense, Dos Equis is now offering some kind of Cinco de Mayo Combo featuring “Mexican cuisine” (i.e. chicken wings.) In short: When in doubt (about what’s Mexican or not) just stick … Continue reading ?
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Time to Mix Drinks That Make no Sense
I hate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., not so much because it’s a reminder of how clueless people are about Mexican history, but because it is also the time to market some of the stupidest, senseless food & drink concoctions … Continue reading ?
McDonald’s German Mariachi Will Steal Your ‘Herz’ and Make you ‘Lieben’ Chili con Carne
Turns out the Germans are not only fond of Mexican food, but they get all festive and dress up in mariachi costumes and all to celebrate a good ‘chili con carne,’ which is actually not a Mexican dish, but who … Continue reading ?
Three Years Later, Hispanic TV Still Reluctant to Say ‘Tetas’
Three years ago (on February 5, 2010 to be exact) I wrote a posting about how Telemundo decided to do away with the word ‘tetas’ in the promos around Sin tetas no hay paraíso, a popular Colombian telenovela about young girls and … Continue reading ?
The Arizona Diamondbacks Lure Hispanic Baseball Fans With Culturally Relevant Hot-Dog
Los Diamondbacks de Arizona, which is Spanish for The Arizona Diamondbacks, have partnered with the local Univision station to offer Hispanic baseball fans the chance to gobble up at the stadium in a culturally-relevant way: With a $7 “Sonora-style hot-dog.” … Continue reading ?
Mexican Men Know How to Lure Women…. [into the Fridge]
Say what you will about Tecate, but the beer maker knows a thing or two about Mexican men and their tricky ways to get women do what they want (namely to get them cold beers from the fridge.) I don’t … Continue reading ?
This is How PETA Wants Latinos to Stop Craving Meat
PETA, the animal rights organization, has launched PETA Latino, apparently because they want my people to stop eating chicharrón, carnitas, chuletas, suadero and all those delicious -and nutritious- foods we’ve been eating since we were toddlers. I commend PETA on its … Continue reading ?
This Dominican Salon Offers ‘Acondicionadol’ and a Chance to Look Like Shirley Temple
Photo: Laura Martínez (Harlem, 2013)
Kate del Castillo Pitches Fragrance not Called Kate del Castillo
First came Paulina, then Shakira, Banderas, JLo and even José José. Now, my paisana, Kate del Castillo, is the latest celebrity to join the club of Latino celebrities pitching a fragrance. But unlike previous launches, Kate’s fragrance is not called ‘Kate del Castillo.’ It is a … Continue reading ?
Dear Media: Please Don’t Freak Out. Peruvian Barbie Features Anchor Baby; No Passport Visible
Hat tip: @Buttronica
This ‘Abuela’ Is Very Clean, but She Could Brush up on her Spanish
In case you were womdering, it should say "aprobado," and not "aprovado." Continue reading ?