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Screw Dora the Explorer and her pinche monkey too

March 14, 2014 by La Chata

I’ve got a problem with Dora the Explorer. I know you do too.

What the hell is the matter with television’s longest running bilingual toon whore?

This passive-aggressive little cow yells too much.

She asks a question, then waits silently for the answer while staring at you like a creep. I swear she can see me through the TV screen!

This unemployed bitch has been on air for almost 13 years now and she hasn’t figured out why her backpack is on acid and why her pet monkey stole her boots.

Ask the monkey, it fucking talks, dumbass!

Mas…Screw Dora the Explorer and her pinche monkey too

Lalo Alcaraz: How to draw a cartoon character (video)

March 13, 2014March 13, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

POCHO Jefe-in-Chief Lalo Alcaraz offers a quick lesson in creating and drawing your own cartoon character.

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Mas…Lalo Alcaraz: How to draw a cartoon character (video)

Expectation Management: Secret path to happiness (video)

March 13, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Elise Roedenbeck (@Buttronica on the Twitter) reveals the one little secret to happiness that can change your outlook forever. After all, the lower your expectations, the less chance you have of being disappointed.

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Mas…Expectation Management: Secret path to happiness (video)

The Idiot’s Guide to Smart People: ‘Politics’ (video)

March 13, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Did you know that “politics” is the smart person word for “yelling about the government”? Watch and learn.

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Mas…The Idiot’s Guide to Smart People: ‘Politics’ (video)

Rare color footage from the 1940s: Frida Kahlo dances (video)

May 9, 2016March 12, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Although Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a traffic accident as teenager, she never let her physical challenges hold her back. “I was born a bitch. I was born a painter,” she said. In this recently-discovered color footage, most likely from the 1940s, the artist revealed herself as a provocative dancer — with a signature style.

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Mas…Rare color footage from the 1940s: Frida Kahlo dances (video)

Retro rockers Cutty Flam go to the prom: ‘Robot Heart’ (video)

May 3, 2016March 12, 2014 by CHALE KNICKERBOCKER

Suburban band Cutty Flam, the Rock n’ Roll sound track to a 1950’s B-Movie starring Ritchie Valens opposite Betty Page directed by Quentin Tarantino, offer this new video for Robot Heart. It’s about life, loss, death and going to the prom, plus it’s easy to slow-dance to. (Video by Jose Emmanuel Varela for BrotherScienceTV and Cutty Flam.)

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Mas…Retro rockers Cutty Flam go to the prom: ‘Robot Heart’ (video)

Our quest for photos of cactus cakes and cupcakes

March 11, 2020March 11, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Alana Jones-Mann’s DIY: House Plant Cupcakes (photo) were the first to prick our interest when we saw them last week, so we went on a quest for more cactus cupcake photos. (Alana, by the way, is unsurpassed in capturing the true desaturated green-blue color nuances of actual cacti.)

This succulent-looking delectable is on Craftsy.com via Lola T.:

Mas…Our quest for photos of cactus cakes and cupcakes

#TBT ThrowBackTuesday ‘Speedy Latino’ (2002 toon)

March 11, 2014March 11, 2014 by LALO ALCARAZ

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Latino style (Vine video)

March 11, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

It’s Rudy Mancuso, for Lowe’s. [Hover and click on the top left corner of the image to hear the audio.]

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Mas…Lowe’s Home Improvement, Latino style (Vine video)

Comrades: Do not ash what Cuba can do for you (video)

March 11, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

In Havana late last month, Cuban cigar smokers competed to determine who could maintain the longest (unbroken) ash.

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Mas…Comrades: Do not ash what Cuba can do for you (video)

Can you dance like a Mexican? Here’s how! (video)

March 10, 2014March 10, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

California cultural ambassador Joseph Alvarado wants you to learn How To Dance Like A Mexican.

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Mas…Can you dance like a Mexican? Here’s how! (video)

Chipotle warns of climate-change-caused avocado shortage

March 11, 2014March 10, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

If the Planet Earth continues to heat up, that’s bad news for avocados, the Chipotle Mexican Grill people warn. Bottom line? Your guac might be fuacked.

The fast food chain goes through 97,000 pounds of avocados every day, and they’re concerned.

From The Smithsonian Magazine:

Mas…Chipotle warns of climate-change-caused avocado shortage

La Cucaracha: Spare change, Mister? And God bless! (toon)

March 10, 2014 by LALO ALCARAZ

12-second educational video: How to say ‘Chicano’ in English

March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

It is important that one pronounce “Chicano” properly, is it not, Sir?

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Mas…12-second educational video: How to say ‘Chicano’ in English

Mexican immigrants wash Chicago’s glass houses in ‘Paraíso’ (video)

March 9, 2014March 7, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Dangling from ropes on the sides of Chicago’s tallest skyscrapers, a crew of immigrant Mexican window washers faces death every working day. That’s why they embrace life. They’re both Paradise (Paraíso.) [Spanish with English subtitles.]

Art ‘Chicano Soul’ Meza loves the ‘Lowriting’ (audio)

March 7, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

POCHO’s favorite photographer — Art Meza AKA Chicano Soul — tells KCRW’s Lisa Napoli about his first book, Lowriting. Lowrider culture, the Echo Park native says, reflects pride in your heritage and pride in your community.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti likes his Art Meza photo of the iconic Sixth Street Bridge:

Mas…Art ‘Chicano Soul’ Meza loves the ‘Lowriting’ (audio)

La Cucaracha: Big brands court the Latino consumer (toon)

March 6, 2014 by LALO ALCARAZ

Brazil team preps for next Winter Olympics (video)

March 6, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

While the rest of the world focuses on Carnaval in Brazil, and the upcoming World Cup, dedicated Brazilian athletes have begun training for the next Winter Games.

How to dance to Norteño wearing pointy boots, Stetson (video)

March 6, 2014 by Especial Correspondents

Botas picudas? Check! Cowboy hat? Check! Norteno music? Check! Let’s dance, but not too much. A minimalist dance.

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Mas…How to dance to Norteño wearing pointy boots, Stetson (video)

John Vargas looks like a Mexican who could disembowel you (video)

March 6, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Standup comic John Vargas looks Mexican (whatever that means) but he talks funny. [NSFW language.]

So did you hear about George Lopez at the Oscars? (toon)

March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Based on a Matt Groening toon Tweeted by The Simpsons. [Click on the image to enlarge.]

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Mas…So did you hear about George Lopez at the Oscars? (toon)

To live outside the law you must be honest: ‘Border Stories’ (video)

March 5, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

“To live outside the law you must be honest,” Bob Dylan wrote. For two guys crossing into the U.S. from Mexico without papers, that’s easier said than done.

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Mas…To live outside the law you must be honest: ‘Border Stories’ (video)

How popcorn (hecho en Peru circa 4700 BCE) pops [video]

March 5, 2014March 4, 2014 by Especial Correspondents

Popcorn — palomitas de maíz — was discovered-invented-perfected in Peru circa 4700 BCE, the very first domesticated corn product. Watch how the corn pops, up close and personal.

Chilango hipsters turn trash into music: Orquesta Basura (video)

March 4, 2014March 4, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

In Mexico City, the cool kids are making their own instruments — and music — out of discarded items with the Orquesta Basura.

To dream the impossible dream (photo)

March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 by EresNerd

Pac-Man puppets in Mexico are ‘Victorioso!’ (video)

March 3, 2014 by CHALE KNICKERBOCKER

What does Pac-Man say? In Mexico, Pac-Man says “Juaca Juaca,” of course.

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Mas…Pac-Man puppets in Mexico are ‘Victorioso!’ (video)

NPR Audio: Flaco Jiménez and the Legacy of Conjunto

March 11, 2021March 3, 2014 by CHALE KNICKERBOCKER

NPR writes:

Flaco Jiménez is in his seventh decade as a performer. He’s played with Ry Cooder, Dwight Yoakam, and even The Rolling Stones. Jiménez’s newest album, Legends & Legacies, is a collection of songs that illustrate the legacy of the Latin music style for which he is so well known: conjunto.

Mas…NPR Audio: Flaco Jiménez and the Legacy of Conjunto

March 3, 2014February 28, 2014 by Especial Correspondents

The Hectors© are named for POCHO Jefe-in-Chief Lalo Alcaraz’ cousin Hector (photo), who is excellent at ruining family gatherings, especially when he has downed his third 12-pack. He hasn’t seen a film since Blood In, Blood Out.

Grandmother: What a big beatbox you have! (video)

February 28, 2014 by CHALE KNICKERBOCKER

When this Mexican abuelita gets to beatboxing, no one is safe!

Where in the US is Carmen Sandiego? And WTF is she saying?

February 28, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Courtesy of Tio Sam’s United States Census.gov is this screen capture of Mexican-American distribution in the USA. Click here for an interactive map of other “Latino/Hispanic” ethnicities. Spoiler: Most Cuban-Americans are in Florida. [Click image to enlarge.]

Mas…Where in the US is Carmen Sandiego? And WTF is she saying?

Search and email aren’t free when ‘Google comes to collect’ (video)

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014 by CHALE KNICKERBOCKER

Oh, sure! Google is the best place to search and Google’s Gmail service certainly rocks and stuff but all that Googliciousness isn’t free, tu sabes. Tonight, Google comes to collect. [Video by Heather Fink.]

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Mas…Search and email aren’t free when ‘Google comes to collect’ (video)

Paco De Lucia: ‘Tico Tico’ (video)

February 27, 2014 by COMIC SAENZ

Famed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco De Lucia just shreds in this version of the classic Tico Tico. RIP.

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Screw Dora the Explorer and her pinche monkey too

Lalo Alcaraz: How to draw a cartoon character (video)

Expectation Management: Secret path to happiness (video)

The Idiot’s Guide to Smart People: ‘Politics’ (video)

Rare color footage from the 1940s: Frida Kahlo dances (video)

Retro rockers Cutty Flam go to the prom: ‘Robot Heart’ (video)

Our quest for photos of cactus cakes and cupcakes

#TBT ThrowBackTuesday ‘Speedy Latino’ (2002 toon)

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Latino style (Vine video)

Comrades: Do not ash what Cuba can do for you (video)

Can you dance like a Mexican? Here’s how! (video)

Chipotle warns of climate-change-caused avocado shortage

La Cucaracha: Spare change, Mister? And God bless! (toon)

12-second educational video: How to say ‘Chicano’ in English

Mexican immigrants wash Chicago’s glass houses in ‘Paraíso’ (video)

Art ‘Chicano Soul’ Meza loves the ‘Lowriting’ (audio)

La Cucaracha: Big brands court the Latino consumer (toon)

Brazil team preps for next Winter Olympics (video)

How to dance to Norteño wearing pointy boots, Stetson (video)

John Vargas looks like a Mexican who could disembowel you (video)

So did you hear about George Lopez at the Oscars? (toon)

To live outside the law you must be honest: ‘Border Stories’ (video)

How popcorn (hecho en Peru circa 4700 BCE) pops [video]

Chilango hipsters turn trash into music: Orquesta Basura (video)

To dream the impossible dream (photo)

Pac-Man puppets in Mexico are ‘Victorioso!’ (video)

NPR Audio: Flaco Jiménez and the Legacy of Conjunto

Forget Los Oscars: Mira Los Hectors©! POCHO’s Annual Awards

And the Hector© goes to:

Grandmother: What a big beatbox you have! (video)

Where in the US is Carmen Sandiego? And WTF is she saying?

Paco De Lucia: ‘Tico Tico’ (video)