How it should’ve ended
My friend Mario (IG: @masprine) started this nice little tag and created the manifesto below after several events that happened the last week of plain ol’ Mexican fetishization. We’re kinda tired of your shit, buddies.
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My dear foreign friends and brothers. I know Mexican culture is a beautiful one, and I know that the appeal of living it in your own flesh is even greater. Nonetheless, after these past years of travels, fake news, alt facts and Trumpism, I’ve seen so many expressions of bigotry and racism towards me and my brothers from people I never expected, that I just had to create this post.
While you’re allowed to enjoy Mexican culture and the greatness it has to offer, always remember you’re a guest in this bandwagon, always remember that Mexico is a country deprived of greatness by the inequity of our politicians, and the benefiting of interests that don’t reflect our own.
- Please stop opening shops and bars that are Mexican themed, stop profiting from our culture while you won’t lift a finger towards immigration issues.
- Stop moving away from your countries because Trump or Brexit won, I appreciate the sentiment, but not many Mexicans had the choice of living in another country after EPN won the elections. Realize the privilege you have.
- Stop posing in sombreros in your travel photos with fake moustaches while screaming AYAYAY… It’s absurd, annoying and quite disrespectful
- Stop asking white Mexicans why are they white if they’re Mexican, stop asking mexicans why they speak english, or comment on their height and physical appearance as to praise their lack of brownness or latinx features.
- Stop hashtagging the whole CINCODEDRINKO bullshit while sipping on drinks NO ONE DRINKS here… Stop celebrating what we don’t
The privilege y'all have is way different than the one of ANY of my nationals who are trying to seek a better life in your countries, they aren’t being heard, they’re abused, they’re fetishized, they’re being appropriated and displaced by gentrification. So use that privilege to positively affect the lives of many, who actually need it. Stop supporting white owned mexican themed places who segregate latinxs, stop eating at that fancy mexican restaurant who’s owned by no mexican and treats it’s mexican employees like shit.
Support immigrants, be kind to their struggle, and help them achieve a better life.
gasolina, the original despacito,
ffs Shane let them be dead in peace
Two years?! I’m in!
BITCH YOU THOUGHT
I NEED A SHYAN FIC BASED ON THIS.
Truth
Aries: Endearing: One of the most lovable things about Aries is that they approach everything in life with a child-like wonder and enthusiasm. Annoying: Aries get so freaking fired up about everything, they often turn minor conflicts into major brawls.
Taurus: Endearing: Taurus will shower the people they love with random acts of love and generosity. Annoying: At the first sign of sickness, Taurus will clear the calendar, turn off the phone, call into work, and basically act like the world is ending.
Gemini: Endearing: A Gemini will always verbally express their feelings about everything. If they love you, you will hear about it constantly and feel like you have a #1 fan. Annoying: Gemini has a tendency to act as if they know so much about what you’re talking about, even if they don’t.
Cancer: Endearing: Cancer constantly wants to be with their loved ones. Like a loyal puppy, they will follow you around the house begging for quality time and snuggles. Annoying: You’d be lucky to have a minute go by without Cancer’s insecurity issues popping up; they require constant reassurance.
Leo: Endearing: Every Leo has a bouncy, bubbly, positive energy that can’t be stifled and is super contagious. Annoying: Leos are the biggest whiners. If things don’t go their way, if they don’t feel appreciated, hell, even if they are just a little tired you won’t hear the end of it.
Virgo: Endearing: If you are close to Virgo, you know one of their cutest qualities is how they are always gathering different opinions and insights. Annoying: Virgo’s incessantly worry about everything, making simple things seem overly complicated.
Libra: Endearing: Libra values other people so much that they will always go to great lengths to make any situation feel comfortable, calm, and enjoyable. Annoying: Libras will tell you exactly what you want to hear, and aren’t above using their people skills to get what they want.
Scorpio: Endearing: If someone they love has been wronged, Scorpio will do everything in their power to make it right — and we mean everything. Annoying: They get so intense and serious about every little thing, making small decisions seem like life or death.
Sagittarius: Endearing: Sagittarius has an innately optimistic outlook that allows them to view the world from a place of hope and optimism. Annoying: They are such perfectionists and more than a bit controlling — if you don’t do things their way, you are doing things wrong.
Capricorn: Endearing: Capricorns have a warm and nurturing way about them. When you are around them you will always feel supported and well taken care of. Annoying: If there’s not a specific plan in place, Capricorn cannot handle it and it’s only a matter of time before they freak out.
Aquarius: Endearing: An Aquarius is always ready and willing to jump in and lend a helping hand no matter what else is going on in their own lives. Annoying: Aquarians believe they always have the most logical perspective, AKA they don’t know when to shut up and listen instead of offering advice.
Pisces: Endearing: Pisces is naturally a subtle, open, and vulnerable person, which is something our society often frowns upon but they can’t help it and it’s lovely! Annoying: They often seem to be stuck in slow motion, so it takes them literally three times as long as anyone else to get something done.
Source: The Frisky
Time: 4 am
Me: I should sleep
Me: *cries over heartbreaking fanfiction instead*