New Board Feature: Ask the Mexican

[Ponch ®]

Did Mexicans live in the area of LA before the white man got there or did they come after or at the same time?

Before. As you may or may not know, the Southwestern part of the U.S. was originally part of the Spanish colony known as "Nueva España", later on when Mexico gained it's independence it became part of Mexico, therefore making its mostly Spanish speaking inhabitants Mexicans. The region was ceded to the U.S. by Mexico in 1848 under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo following the Mexican-American War. However, a lot of Spanish-mexican culture remains in the area, as evidenced by the Spanish names of most cities and streets. During its Mexican days, Los Angeles was known as "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina De Los Angeles Del Rio Porciuncula, Territorio De Alta California".

I guess that technically speaking, the first Mexicans were white (Spanish). Otherwise the original inhabitants were native americans.

You Googled that, didn't you?

It's all in my head man. Those years of Mexican schooling are good for something, after all.

[TruckDriver]

How long do you think this thread lasts before Troy locks it?

[Ponch ®]

How long do you think this thread lasts before Troy locks it?

hopefully never. I don't see anything that can be considered objectionable. And if there is, I pretty much invited people to bring it on.

[73dodge]

How long do you think this thread lasts before Troy locks it?

I don't know but I hope he does not.

Okay my 2 questions

Is speedy Gonzales really the patron saint of Mexico?

and

so why do Mexicans take a 4 hour siesta in the middle of the day? is because they are lazy? or are they really smarter than everyone else and figured out how to get a nap in the middle of the day and make it part of their culture and have no one question it for fear of sounding politically incorrect?


IBTL!!!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

What did the Mexican say when his term paper flew out the window?

What do you call 4 Mexicans stuck in quicksand?


PS---the topic seems harmless enough so far..... :crossedfingers:

[73dodge]

You also need a Catchy Handel like

Dear Mojo

or

Dear MUS

Dear Mojo:

My former Mexican girlfriend was a hot Latina babe but after I married her she turned into a fat ugly Mexican house wife who won't let me out of the house with my amigos. How can I get rid of her with out getting taken out in a drive by done by her brother in a 62 Chevy Impala??

Signed
Frustrated in East LA

[Ponch ®]

Is speedy Gonzales really the patron saint of Mexico?

Mexico does not have a Patron Saint per se, but the staunchly Catholic country does see the Virgin of Guadalupe as their national symbol and advocate before God.

A curious note on Speedy Gonzalez - even tho the PC nuts have gotten their way and is no longer shown on U.S. networks because of it's "stereotypical" portrayal, Speedy G. is one of the most beloved cartoon characters in Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Go figure.

so why do Mexicans take a 4 hour siesta in the middle of the day? is because they are lazy? or are they really smarter than everyone else and figured out how to get a nap in the middle of the day and make it part of their culture and have no one question it for fear of sounding politically incorrect?

Must be a cultural thing. I remember when I lived there or went there on vacation, you could not get anything done between 2 pm and 4pm. All bussinesses close so the employees can go home and eat lunch or take a nap. Then they open from 4 to 7 or 8

[Ponch ®]

You also need a Catchy Handel like

Dear Mojo

or

Dear MUS

Dear Mojo:

My former Mexican girlfriend was a hot Latina babe but after I married her she turned into a fat ugly Mexican house wife who won't let me out of the house with my amigos. How can I get rid of her with out getting taken out in a drive by done by her brother in a 62 Chevy Impala??

Signed
Frustrated in East LA

My answer to that hypothetical would be DON'T MARRY A LATIN/MEXICAN CHICK. They're a pain in the ass and a lot of drama.

[73dodge]

 

I love this I can see this being a regular feature on this site.......................

[Ponch ®]

I love this I can see this being a regular feature on this site.......................

it should be stickied 

[73dodge]

I got another one

Dear Mojo:

Why are all mexicans that come to the midwest dry-wall hangers? is there a the universidad de drywall in mexico or something?

Signed Dusty

[bigroge1]

In the movies I see Mexicans refering to each other as Esse'  (spelling?) Is that some sort of endearment or is it Mexican for "Mother ****er" 

It's a sort of term of endearment. It literally means "that one". I would say that it's the equivalent of "homie".

Did Poncho Villa spend any time in Thailand making babies?

Not to my knowledge. However, since it is widely believed that the continent was populated by Asians crossing through the Bering Strait during the last Ice Age, a lot of Native Americans have had Asian-like features. Furthermore, since most Mexicans are a mix of European and Native American blood, it is not uncommon that Mexican's may have Asiatic features, especially those with mostly Indian blood. I have a Mexican friend who people are always confusing for Filipino. They will come up to him and start speaking to him in Tagalog.

well im a chicano [parents from mexico born is usa] my 4x grandpa was asian and 4xgreat grandma was navajo on my moms side and my dad side alone 5xgreat grandma was from ireland so yeah people think i came from hawaii or at times india lol

funny thing is i don't act like a mexican until i get really pissed off and i hate my own kind at times lol

[bigroge1]

You also need a Catchy Handel like

Dear Mojo

or

Dear MUS

Dear Mojo:

My former Mexican girlfriend was a hot Latina babe but after I married her she turned into a fat ugly Mexican house wife who won't let me out of the house with my amigos. How can I get rid of her with out getting taken out in a drive by done by her brother in a 62 Chevy Impala??

Signed
Frustrated in East LA

thats the one reason i don't date mexican chics cuase once they put that ring on PLOW hips explode lol, u should've went with black chocolate. which part of East LA ur from, i came from parts of norwalk and anaheim and was born in East Los

[is_it_EVER_done?]

Mojo, I clicked on this thread expecting it to be funny and light hearted, which it is, but you seem to be answering the questions in a humorous but serious vein. So since you are providing actual answers, I would really like to know the answer to mine if you could.

Why do Mexicans barbecue in their front yard? Also, party's are always "front yard" activities. The reason I ask is that when I got divorced several years ago, I rented a house in a Mexican neighborhood (it was the cheapest I could afford at the time).

I was amazed by the fact that even though this neighborhod was on very large lots, with fairly nice, roomy back yards, EVERY Mexican family barbecued in the front yard, and in fact had all there social activities in front!

Please believe me that this question is not intended to be challenging or demeaning. I would really like to know why? I became familiar enough with my neighbors over several months to dare to ask them the same question, and the question pissed them off, even though that was not my intention.

Can you explain this - seriously.

[Charger1973]

Why is mexican food so damn good?!?  Im not talkin' Taco Bell either, I am addicted to the real stuff.  Its so bad that I stop by the "taco van" at least once a week!

[69DodgeCharger]

Is it true that the smell of a Mexican's armpit closely resembles the odor inside of a Taco Bell?

[Old Moparz]

Cool idea Mojo, but I've been chatting with a cute MA chic from your neck of the woods on a music forum, so I get a lot of answers from her when I need them. I suppose whatever she can't tell me, I'll ask here. Like when I had to know where the term "Gringo" came from, she had no clue since she doesn't speak Mexican, but it was fun asking her & raising he blood pressure. 

Instead of googling it, I'll ask you.

Where does the term "Gringo" come from?

[OldGuy]

Serious question that no one has ever answered:

What is the difference between a Mexican, Hispanic, Chicano and Latino?  It seems like all the titles are used interchangeably.

[Ponch ®]

I got another one

Dear Mojo:

Why are all mexicans that come to the midwest dry-wall hangers? is there a the universidad de drywall in mexico or something?

Signed Dusty

No, but a lot of Mexicans work construction down there building Chrysler and GM factories, then when the factories are done and they don't have a job any more, they move to the US.

Mojo, I clicked on this thread expecting it to be funny and light hearted, which it is, but you seem to be answering the questions in a humorous but serious vein. So since you are providing actual answers, I would really like to know the answer to mine if you could.

Why do Mexicans barbecue in their front yard? Also, party's are always "front yard" activities. The reason I ask is that when I got divorced several years ago, I rented a house in a Mexican neighborhood (it was the cheapest I could afford at the time).

I was amazed by the fact that even though this neighborhod was on very large lots, with fairly nice, roomy back yards, EVERY Mexican family barbecued in the front yard, and in fact had all there social activities in front!

Please believe me that this question is not intended to be challenging or demeaning. I would really like to know why? I became familiar enough with my neighbors over several months to dare to ask them the same question, and the question pissed them off, even though that was not my intention.

Can you explain this - seriously.

Good question. I have noticed that too, but I really couldn't tell you why. My guess is that Mexicans are very social, and when you have a bbq in your front yard or porch, you can have your neighbors come by and hang out.

Why is mexican food so damn good?!?  Im not talkin' Taco Bell either, I am addicted to the real stuff.  Its so bad that I stop by the "taco van" at least once a week!

Why is a big breasted woman a beautiful sight? I don't know, but it just is.

Cool idea Mojo, but I've been chatting with a cute MA chic from your neck of the woods on a music forum, so I get a lot of answers from her when I need them. I suppose whatever she can't tell me, I'll ask here. Like when I had to know where the term "Gringo" came from, she had no clue since she doesn't speak Mexican, but it was fun asking her & raising he blood pressure. 

Instead of googling it, I'll ask you.

Where does the term "Gringo" come from?

I know this, but I can't remember. You should google it and post it here.

Serious question that no one has ever answered:

What is the difference between a Mexican, Hispanic, Chicano and Latino?  It seems like all the titles are used interchangeably.

Here's the short answer: hispanics and latinos could be anyone of Latin American background and who speaks spanish - not necessarily Mexican. Some would argue that "Hispanic" is wrong because it implies Spanish ancestry. They way I see it, if you speak spanish, you are Hispanic. For that matter, I would think that Latino is wrong since Italians and French also speak languages derived from Latin, yet they're not considered Latinos

Chicanos are U.S. born indiviuals of Mexican background. I suppose I fall under this category.Same thing as Mexican-American, which given I choice I prefer over Chicano. There is an argument as to whether if you're born in Mexico, live in Mexico, then come here and become a citizen you are a Mexican-American or a Mexican-Born American, etc. I have arguments with my buddy who falls under that category all the time.

Mexicans are people from Mexico - either they live there, or if they're in the USA they have not/will not assimilate into U.S. culture. Sometimes, however, it is easier for a Chicano (Mexican-American) to say "I'm mexican", which tends to confuse people. I'm guilty of this every now and then.

[dkn1997]

At night, does the boogey man check under his bed for Chuck Norris......or a Mexican?

Is it more accurate to say that "guns don't kill people, Chuck Norris kills people"  or...."guns dont' kill people, mexicans kill people"

[PocketThunder]

What did the Mexican say when his term paper flew out the window?

What do you call 4 Mexicans stuck in quicksand?


PS---the topic seems harmless enough so far..... :crossedfingers:

Quatro Sinko!!   

and i dont know the term paper one...

[last426]

I want to know how come Mexican folks call handcuffs "esposas"? 

[nh_mopar_fan]

Freddie Prinze or Freddie Prinze Jr?

[RD]

I have a simple question, and it is based on an autopart (imagine that).

A car jack is called gato in spanish, but isn't "gato" spanish for cat?  If that is true, then how did "gato" = jack?

[Orange_Crush]

Mojo, I clicked on this thread expecting it to be funny and light hearted, which it is, but you seem to be answering the questions in a humorous but serious vein. So since you are providing actual answers, I would really like to know the answer to mine if you could.

Why do Mexicans barbecue in their front yard? Also, party's are always "front yard" activities. The reason I ask is that when I got divorced several years ago, I rented a house in a Mexican neighborhood (it was the cheapest I could afford at the time).

I was amazed by the fact that even though this neighborhod was on very large lots, with fairly nice, roomy back yards, EVERY Mexican family barbecued in the front yard, and in fact had all there social activities in front!

Please believe me that this question is not intended to be challenging or demeaning. I would really like to know why? I became familiar enough with my neighbors over several months to dare to ask them the same question, and the question pissed them off, even though that was not my intention.

Can you explain this - seriously.

Good question. I have noticed that too, but I really couldn't tell you why. My guess is that Mexicans are very social, and when you have a bbq in your front yard or porch, you can have your neighbors come by and hang out.

I can answer this one.


In Mexico...as in most latin cultures, the party is not just for you and your friends.  Its for everyone.  Anyone who shows up to a Mexican party, invited or uninvited will usually be offered food and beer.  Its a cultural thing.  That is one thing Americans can't seem to fathom.