A Day Without a Mexican, is it racist or not? Options

[*NatiMarie*]

So okay, new movie coming out about well what the title says...so is it racist or not?

Here's a Summary from Yahoo:
One morning, California wakes up to find that one third of its population has disappeared. A strange thick pink fog surrouncs the state and communication outside its boundaries is completely cut off. As the day goes by, we discover that the characteristic that links the 14 million disappeared is their Hispanic background. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the state's way of life. Suddenly disrupted are the lives of Mary Jo Quintana (Maureen Flannigan), teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie (John Getz), hastily promoted to Govenror; Louise McClaire (Muse Watson), ranch owner and agribusiness rep; and Lila Rodriguez (Yareli Arizmendi), reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, the cracks in their private lives are forced wide open. As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate - garbage has taken over the streets and a mood of desperation pervades as the citizens watch the infrastructure start to crumble.

[iheartsimba]

In a way it seems a little racist acutally...they porbably have the roadwork not being done, toilets not getting cleaned, food not getting served in the movie once they are gonna. If that happens I would definitly find it racist as if everyone is assuming mexicans are all like that.

looks interesting though

[onenonly101]

It is stereotypical, because they are assuming first that all hispanics are mexicans, and second that they all hvae medicore jobs.But it could also be a good movie because it shows how if you take out one part of a community, the entire community falls apart

[ComradeRed]

So okay, new movie coming out about well what the title says...so is it racist or not?

Here's a Summary from Yahoo:
One morning, California wakes up to find that one third of its population has disappeared. A strange thick pink fog surrouncs the state and communication outside its boundaries is completely cut off. As the day goes by, we discover that the characteristic that links the 14 million disappeared is their Hispanic background. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the state's way of life. Suddenly disrupted are the lives of Mary Jo Quintana (Maureen Flannigan), teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie (John Getz), hastily promoted to Govenror; Louise McClaire (Muse Watson), ranch owner and agribusiness rep; and Lila Rodriguez (Yareli Arizmendi), reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, the cracks in their private lives are forced wide open. As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate - garbage has taken over the streets and a mood of desperation pervades as the citizens watch the infrastructure start to crumble.

Technically, it is racist. But technically, the statement "The Nubian Empire was populated by black people" is racist too. So it IS racist, but it's sort of a harmless racism.

[LaRevolucion]

This movie is not racist. It was made by Mexicans so why would it be racist against Mexicans. I'm Mexican so I should know. If you live in California then you might know why they were inspired to make this movie. Since the governor wanted to suspend the law on illegal immigrants getting their driver's license, Mexicans and other Hispanics decided that they were not going to do anything for one day. That is, go to work, shop, etc. This movie makes a strong point. Where would LA be without Hispanics? Honestly, we do all the work that other people would never do. That is all.

[sunriseloop90]

Honestly, we do all the work that other people would never do. That is all.

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

[shawty_redd]

It is stereotypical, because they are assuming first that all hispanics are mexicans, and second that they all have medicore jobs.But it could also be a good movie because it shows how if you take out one part of a community, the entire community falls apart

ya thats what i was thinking..kinda racist but then but really..

[onenonly101]

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

are you serious........

[iheartsimba]

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

that is so racist what you just said. just because you are mexican it doesn't make you dumb or unqualified for anything. it is such a stereotype

[ComradeRed]

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[juliar]

http://maddox.xmission.com/hatemail.cgi?p=1#CLUETRAIN

I love Maddox. He's a genius.

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

Are you kidding me? You racist... >censored<

Well, it's not really all that racist, because literally, it just means a day where there are no Mexicans. But its more stereotypical than racist.

[*NatiMarie*]

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

Ew, that's racist and just ignorant. Seriously, just look before you type. What you said is completely stupid. Anybody is qualified, not only a certain race or ethnicity. What the heck, so you're saying, just because I'm hispanic, I'm qualified to clean tables and stuff? Well you're wrong, you know, it just depends on the person and what expectations they have. I'm hispanic and it doesn't mean I'm going to go work somewhere that I'm 'qualified for' or expected to do. That was just a bunch of BS. *sigh*

[xjjajeengx]

i dont hink it's racist... i think that whoever made it wanted to show to people how much latinos are important in the U.S.... but i ono

[ComradeRed]

"Lations are important to California's economy" is making a prejudgment based on race. It is an accurate statement, but technically racist. It's racist, just like saying "Lations are stupid" is racist.

[lakerfever2476]

Well i think that the movie is trying to say that most mex's are like that. I don't like those Mexicans in my school that wear makeup and act all pompous and crap but I don't hate all of them. Some Mexicans are cool too. They are so nice. I think that's what the movie is trying to say. Wait.. i said that.. Darn!

[sadolakced acid]

yea, it's racist. but funny, and it's got a point. and funny. atleast, the preview.

come on, pink fog???? this film is just suppost to make you laugh.

[melface]

I see this as pointless... pink fog is a hilarity... and it does assume all hispanics are mexicans...

I, personally, would not waste my money.

[onenonly101]

Well i think that the movie is trying to say that most mex's are like that. I don't like those Mexicans in my school that wear makeup and act all pompous and crap but I don't hate all of them. Some Mexicans are cool too. They are so nice. I think that's what the movie is trying to say. Wait.. i said that.. Darn!

are like what? i'm sorry if this is considered member bashing but that is so ignortant of you. You hate some *mexicans* because what now? And have you ever come to realize that not all hispanic are mexicans

[JlIaTMK]

it is a little bit
but its basically steriotyping mexicans

[LaRevolucion]

Because that's all that I'm qualified for? Excuse me, but I am not qualified to just bus tables and clean frickin toilets! For your info, I'm going to Harvard Law....how can you say something so ignorant like that? Honestly......people expect less from Hispanics because we're poor and don't have a good education....but people don't understand that that is because someone doesn't have the opportunity or doesn't choose to be educated. It can happen in any race, ethnicity, etc. It's not just "Hispanics" or "Mexicans." We are a minority, but that doesn't mean we should be treated with less respect!

[ComradeRed]

You only got into Harvard Law cause Space Monsters bribed the Admissions Office...

[LaRevolucion]

Excuse me, but I worked my frickin' ass off. Are you gonna just be ignorant too?

[ComradeRed]

are like what? i'm sorry if this is considered member bashing but that is so ignortant of you. You hate some *mexicans* because what now? And have you ever come to realize that not all hispanic are mexicans

"I hate some Mexicans" is not racist at all, and has nothing to do with hating all Hispanics.

I hate some people of every ethnicity. I'm sure you do too.

I hate Mexicans becomes a racist statement, however. You're simply twisting the author's words.

LaRevoluccion: It's called sarcasm.

[m@dcow]

uhm... i dont think it is... it's just showing us the truth about our nation.. it isnt discriminating... because mexicans are a large important part of our nation. this movie'll just show us how important they are and if there were no mexicans what the life would be like

[*kryogenix*]

i don't like this movie. if you take one out of the community, another will take its niche.

[glit_gal]

Because that is all you guys are qualified for.

that's just plain ignorant

[ComradeRed]

Si Senor... I can be ignorant in addition to scrubbing toilets too...

[LaRevolucion]

So...are u being sarcastic again?

[ComradeRed]

Si Senor. In Tijuana-Baja Law School, they teach us always to be sarcastic, not like tu stuck up Americano law schools...

[ComradeRed]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377744/board/nest/8316385

*Blows whistle* Now this is the kind of debate we oughta be havin'!

[LaRevolucion]

Si Senor. In Tijuana-Baja Law School, they teach us always to be sarcastic, not like tu stuck up Americano law schools...

First of all, it's senorita. Second of all it's either Baja California, or Tijuana, not Tijuana-Baja. Third of all, they don't have law schools in Tijuana....they have law offices, not schools. Fourth of all, you should've spelled 'Americano,' americano, in Spanish, you don't capitalize nationalities, languages, and countries. Fifth of all, I'm still in high school. Funny how you could not see through that facade, Mr. Smarty Pants. Sixth of all.....bakayaro.

[LaRevolucion]

I just wanted to put up something that I thought was extremely hilarious! It's not meant to offend, so if you're Mexican, read on......

Are You a True Mexican?

If you can run and play any sport while wearing chanclas....Mexican
status!!

If your late tio left you a van and you turned it into a taco vending
business,
Yes, you're a Mexican

If you have ever hurt yourself and your mamacita rubbed the area while
chanting, "Sana, Sana, Colita de rana....." You're Mexican, big time!!!

If you have your last name in old English lettering anywhere on your car,
truck, or tattooed on your back. Yes, you ARE a Mexican (proud one too).

If you refer to your wife as your ruca, your wifey, your hyna, your wifa, your old
lady, or your vieja, guess what? You're a Mexican.

If you throw a "Grito" every time you hear Vicente Fernandez,
then not only are you a Mexican, but you are a drunk Mexican.

If you have ever been pinched in church and been told "pobrecito de ti si
lloras" or "Vas a ver orita que salgamos." Yes, you're definitely a
Mexican.

If you grew up scared of someone called La Llorona, or fear the dark
because of El CuCuy! Yes! Mexican!

Si te persinas with a lotto ticket in your hand before every drawing,
You're in the Mexican Zone!!!

If you ask for something by "dame esa chingadera" instead of calling it by
its name. Yup! Mexican!

If you constantly refer to cereal as "con fleys," pizza as "pixxa" or cake as "kay ke".
You're a Mexican.

If you use manteca instead of vegetable oil and can't figure out why your
butt is getting bigger......You might be a Mexican.

If you have some tias that dress up in their prom dresses to go to a
birthday party at "el parque". You are a Mexican.

If your tias and abuela dress up in their Sunday best with heels and all to
go to the "pulga." (AKA the Flea Market) Then, yes, you are a Mexican.

If most of the houses on your block are painted bright pink, mint green,
and purple. Mexican.

If you use the bushes in front of your house, the fence, or the top of an
old car to dry laundry. Yes, you're a Mexican.

If you're congested and your mamasita rubbed "Bicks" into your nostrils and
gives you "jugo de sebolla" with sugar, (grandma's recipe) to help relieve
your symptoms, You're Mexican.

If people in your barrio have chickens running around in the front yard, hardcore Mexican!

IF YOU DON'T NEED ANY EXPLANATIONS FOR ANY OF THE
ABOVE, YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE A TRUE MEXICAN.
VIVA LA RAZA!!!

[ComradeRed]

Of course I knew you were kidding, why the hell would you be posting on CB if you were a Harvard law student??

Again... sarcasm.

Also, I'm not trying to speak Spanish I'm trying to speak FAKE SPANISH. There's a difference. If you want, I can do basic Spanish too.

[LaRevolucion]

Be my guest.

[forgottenrazor]

well ME being mexican i was actually really shocked when i saw that,it angered me,but then it was about how the goverment basically relies on us economically but it still kinda hurt my lil mexican heart...

[forgottenrazor]

I just wanted to put up something that I thought was extremely hilarious! It's not meant to offend, so if you're Mexican, read on......

Are You a True Mexican?

If you can run and play any sport while wearing chanclas....Mexican
status!!

If your late tio left you a van and you turned it into a taco vending
business,
Yes, you're a Mexican

If you have ever hurt yourself and your mamacita rubbed the area while
chanting, "Sana, Sana, Colita de rana....." You're Mexican, big time!!!

If you have your last name in old English lettering anywhere on your car,
truck, or tattooed on your back. Yes, you ARE a Mexican (proud one too).

If you refer to your wife as your ruca, your wifey, your hyna, your wifa, your old
lady, or your vieja, guess what? You're a Mexican.

If you throw a "Grito" every time you hear Vicente Fernandez,
then not only are you a Mexican, but you are a drunk Mexican.

If you have ever been pinched in church and been told "pobrecito de ti si
lloras" or "Vas a ver orita que salgamos." Yes, you're definitely a
Mexican.

If you grew up scared of someone called La Llorona, or fear the dark
because of El CuCuy! Yes! Mexican!

Si te persinas with a lotto ticket in your hand before every drawing,
You're in the Mexican Zone!!!

If you ask for something by "dame esa chingadera" instead of calling it by
its name. Yup! Mexican!

If you constantly refer to cereal as "con fleys," pizza as "pixxa" or cake as "kay ke".
You're a Mexican.

If you use manteca instead of vegetable oil and can't figure out why your
butt is getting bigger......You might be a Mexican.

If you have some tias that dress up in their prom dresses to go to a
birthday party at "el parque". You are a Mexican.

If your tias and abuela dress up in their Sunday best with heels and all to
go to the "pulga." (AKA the Flea Market) Then, yes, you are a Mexican.

If most of the houses on your block are painted bright pink, mint green,
and purple. Mexican.

If you use the bushes in front of your house, the fence, or the top of an
old car to dry laundry. Yes, you're a Mexican.

If you're congested and your mamasita rubbed "Bicks" into your nostrils and
gives you "jugo de sebolla" with sugar, (grandma's recipe) to help relieve
your symptoms, You're Mexican.

If people in your barrio have chickens running around in the front yard, hardcore Mexican!

IF YOU DON'T NEED ANY EXPLANATIONS FOR ANY OF THE
ABOVE, YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE A TRUE MEXICAN.
VIVA LA RAZA!!!

hey no some of these are true,i laugh at myself sometimes cuz i know its true...i love the "if you call your lady,a ruca,you hyna,etc.etc.."yea true true..and proud homie!

[rnrn897]

naw... don think so.. jus the title sounds racist lil

[HiddenFaerie]

It is stereotypical, because they are assuming first that all hispanics are mexicans, and second that they all hvae medicore jobs.But it could also be a good movie because it shows how if you take out one part of a community, the entire community falls apart

She pretty much said it all. This actually sounds like something I would watch, hopefully it will be a film which it leaves you thinking.

Hehe, Fake Spanish. I speak it all the time, it annoys my mother. That and Spanglish which is English and spanish in a mix. Yes those stereotypes annoy me to no end, but it's often fun to poke fun at them.

Si si, us latinos get no respect from the americanos, man...

[islandkiss]

In a way it seems a little racist acutally...they porbably have the roadwork not being done, toilets not getting cleaned, food not getting served in the movie once they are gonna. If that happens I would definitly find it racist as if everyone is assuming mexicans are all like that.

looks interesting though

they're being sterotypical.. it's screwed up.

[LaRevolucion]

Hehe, Fake Spanish. I speak it all the time, it annoys my mother. That and Spanglish which is English and spanish in a mix. Yes those stereotypes annoy me to no end, but it's often fun to poke fun at them.

Si si, us latinos get no respect from the americanos, man...

It is fun to poke fun at them....like the thingy I posted earlier...lol