Straight up I think that Mexicans are cool people I know a few, I quess they make fun of them because of the way they speak English, I think is ignorant. Big shout out ti my niggs Crooked Steelo. If you dont know they are Mexican artist -- Edited by Charlie Moet at 13:39, 2006-04-11
Chilenita actually, ur not lost...i kinda got carried away with wat i was remembering from the book that i forgot to say Mexicans are stereotyped into being the catchphrase of Latin culture. Why? Most likely because they have a longer attachment to the U.S., closer neighbours, significant population, and they are generally perceived as the 'other'. Media representations of them promote a certain stereotype that is widely repeated and recycled.
I am not Mexican so I do not feel threatened by the representations. I am Indian, and that should tell u something else...i'm no stranger to crass sterotypes. Hell I make fun of the accent too! Russell Peters can make fun of Indian people, but like u said, Seinfeld would get in deep doo doo if he tried it.
does that make more sense or have i confused u more?
Straight up I think that Mexicans are cool people I know a few, I quess they make fun of them because of the way they speak English, I think is ignorant.
Big shout out ti my niggs Crooked Steelo. If you dont know they are Mexican artist
-- Edited by Charlie Moet at 13:39, 2006-04-11
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Daeveed wrote: The reason why you are seeing all this coverage about mexicans is nothing but plain and dirty money. American broadcasting corporations are far from being stupid, thus, they have realized that due to the large, and constantly increasing, Mexican (or latino) population in the US, they obviously needed to target that market. That is why you see shows, sitcoms, soup operas, commercials, etc. where at least one latino character is present. It's all about selling to the latino-US-resident market. It is not about racism at all. Remember that capitalism is not racist, or politically inclined. It only works based on where the money is...wherever it is. Unfortunately, consequences of this phenomenon are stereotyping, stigmatization, racism, etc. So it doesn't bother me that they are being made fun of, as much as it bothers me the fact that they are being used in that way. ...but mostly it doesn't bother me because I'm not Mexican...and I'm not living in the US. You pretty much hit it right on the nail...i just finished reading a book by Arlene Davila called Latinos Inc. She basically says that the Latino image is a commodification of culture...it doesn't even begin to cover the distinct differences that exist between other Latin communities. They are a market and in order to appeal to this market, corporate clients, most of whom do not understand the cultural connotations, must streamline and categorize based on what can apply to a somewhat shared sense of "Latin ness". This is likely the reason why you see Mexicans portrayed a certain way...apparently, what's good for a Mexican is the same as what can be enjoyed by a Cuban, they both speak Spanish so they are to enjoy the same products. Mexican population in the U.S. is large and this is also most likely why they are the predominant ethnicity in American pop culture.
Okay wait a sec I totally agree with you two but I thought she was asking why they get made fun of not why there are so many latinos tv shows and that sort of thing?
Am I lost...there is a strong possiblility that I am
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ohhh ok. yeah I kinda figured it was that due to the fact that a lot of Mexicans live in the U.S. ..... But do you all like the fact that they're the ones always getting made fun of?? Or you don't care? lol :P
FRESH it's been a very long time since I have seen a Mexican being made fun of on T.V by anyone other than another Mexican....it's just notas acceptable as it used to be...
For example.....On Saturday Night Live they have this skit that makes fun of lainto soap operas (there is plenty to make fun of) and it's soooooooo funny BUT the main characters that do these skits are the latino SNL cast members like Horatio Sanz and that other spanish dude not sure what his name is....that makes it okay. So like if Paul Rodriguez makes fun of latinos in his stand up routine nobody cares cuz it's Paul Rodriguez and he is allowed to make fun of his own people. If it's Chris Rock then latinos don't usually mind because he is black and he makes fun of his own people BUT...BIG BUT if let's say Sienfeld makes fun of latinos he better never perform in New York again cuz they will kill him...get it...he is too white. Not too long ago Howard Stern said something about Puerto Ricans and they nearly lynched him....anyhow I think that's how it works just like white comedians can't make fun of African Americans......
Okay I forgot my point!! Oh yeah white dudes on T.V can't make fun of Mexicans in the States and get away with it anymore....at least I don't think they can....
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The reason why you are seeing all this coverage about mexicans is nothing but plain and dirty money. American broadcasting corporations are far from being stupid, thus, they have realized that due to the large, and constantly increasing, Mexican (or latino) population in the US, they obviously needed to target that market. That is why you see shows, sitcoms, soup operas, commercials, etc. where at least one latino character is present. It's all about selling to the latino-US-resident market. It is not about racism at all. Remember that capitalism is not racist, or politically inclined. It only works based on where the money is...wherever it is. Unfortunately, consequences of this phenomenon are stereotyping, stigmatization, racism, etc. So it doesn't bother me that they are being made fun of, as much as it bothers me the fact that they are being used in that way. ...but mostly it doesn't bother me because I'm not Mexican...and I'm not living in the US.
You pretty much hit it right on the nail...i just finished reading a book by Arlene Davila called Latinos Inc. She basically says that the Latino image is a commodification of culture...it doesn't even begin to cover the distinct differences that exist between other Latin communities. They are a market and in order to appeal to this market, corporate clients, most of whom do not understand the cultural connotations, must streamline and categorize based on what can apply to a somewhat shared sense of "Latin ness".
This is likely the reason why you see Mexicans portrayed a certain way...apparently, what's good for a Mexican is the same as what can be enjoyed by a Cuban, they both speak Spanish so they are to enjoy the same products. Mexican population in the U.S. is large and this is also most likely why they are the predominant ethnicity in American pop culture.
Daeveed wrote: So it doesn't bother me that they are being made fun of, as much as it bothers me the fact that they are being used in that way. ...but mostly it doesn't bother me because I'm not Mexican...and I'm not living in the US.
The reason why you are seeing all this coverage about mexicans is nothing but plain and dirty money.
American broadcasting corporations are far from being stupid, thus, they have realized that due to the large, and constantly increasing, Mexican (or latino) population in the US, they obviously needed to target that market.
That is why you see shows, sitcoms, soup operas, commercials, etc. where at least one latino character is present. It's all about selling to the latino-US-resident market.
It is not about racism at all. Remember that capitalism is not racist, or politically inclined. It only works based on where the money is...wherever it is.
Unfortunately, consequences of this phenomenon are stereotyping, stigmatization, racism, etc.
So it doesn't bother me that they are being made fun of, as much as it bothers me the fact that they are being used in that way.
...but mostly it doesn't bother me because I'm not Mexican...and I'm not living in the US.
Marky Mark wrote: Plus I think they are mainly poking fun at Chicanos who (as Lahtina explained to me) are quite different from regular Mexicans. What are "chicanos"??? lol sorry, I don't know (I'm not latin) And how are they different????
MM just gave you the definition kind of thing but there is much more behind it than being the 2d generation mexicans living in the US, actually being the 1st born there.
You would really have to see it to understand it, of course some previous knowledge of the Mexican culture and the way of like back home will be a + for that.
You can Google it for some more info but I doubt that you will find the 2 faces of the coin.
BTW is "chicanos". of course not the terminology itself but more likely what it represent, specific to Mexican ? I mean, in the US.
Back home, our "chicanos" will be the 1st born generation, of kids from pple that had came from Algeria, mostly. And from what I've seen and heard about Chicanos, they are really in the same mold. Not always easy for some when they really want to move forward.
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FR35H wrote: ohhh ok. yeah I kinda figured it was that due to the fact that a lot of Mexicans live in the U.S. ..... But do you all like the fact that they're the ones always getting made fun of?? Or you don't care? lol :P To be honest nope....I even make fun of myself...
you should....
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FR35H wrote: ohhh ok. yeah I kinda figured it was that due to the fact that a lot of Mexicans live in the U.S. ..... But do you all like the fact that they're the ones always getting made fun of?? Or you don't care? lol :P
like i said i don't think they are making fun of them but using them to refer to a spanish speaking person, Americans need everything fed to them, most of them don't even know where they area standing :S.
FR35H wrote: ohhh ok. yeah I kinda figured it was that due to the fact that a lot of Mexicans live in the U.S. ..... But do you all like the fact that they're the ones always getting made fun of?? Or you don't care? lol :P
ZIPOTE wrote: Marky Mark wrote: Plus I think they are mainly poking fun at Chicanos who (as Lahtina explained to me) are quite different from regular Mexicans.
Orale homess you are learning eesaay!!! Vato waa elsse shu got mang!
American TV have always portray all spanish speaking people as Mexicans i guess because soooooooo many of them live there, and as u know Canada is all about American shows....
and we are not making fun of them but i guess "Mexicans" are used to let others know that we are talking about a spanish speaking person.
Ok, no disrespect to ANYONE who's Mexican but I was wondering if you all can explain something to me....
Why is it that like on t.v., in the movies, comedians, even everyday people are always cracking jokes about Mexicans? Why do people always make fun of them? Are they the so-called "outcasts" in the latin community <---I dont' know how else to say it ??????
-- Edited by Charlie Moet at 13:39, 2006-04-11 
And how are they different???? 
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