Shit White Girls Say…to Mexican Girls

by UnknownMami on January 5, 2012

Have you seen, Shit White Girls Say…to Black Girls? If you haven’t, give it a look-see…

Carla from all of me…now posted this video on FaceBook and suggested someone do the Latina version. Doing the Latina version is a little too ambitious for me because it would cover far too much territory, but I decided I could tackle a written Mexican version (I would totally video myself doing it, but I don’t think it would read with a paper bag over my head). Anway, here’s some shit white girls say to Mexican girls…

But you don’t look Mexican.
So your family is Mexican, what part of Spain are you from?
You now how Mexicans are, I mean not you, but other Mexicans.
I’m totally not racist, I mean my maid is Mexican. She’s from Nicaragua.
Can you read this? It’s in Spanish. Oh shit, I’m sorry, you speak Mexican, not Spanish, right?
So people from El Salvador aren’t Mexican? What are they then?
Hey, I speak Spanish…listen…Yo quiero Taco Bell…hahaha…
Speaking of Taco Bell, I love Mexican food! Especially those Mexican pizzas they have. Do you ever make those at home?
Is it true Mexican men have mustaches because they want to resemble their mothers?
Are you the mom or the nanny?
Is it racist to call you Mexican?

This is by no means a comprehensive list, but you get the gist. Oh and I’m totally not racist, some of my best friends are white (like the kind that burn, but don’t tan) and you know in a pinch I can totally pass for white.

Disclosure: This post is humor based on truth and makes heavy use of the sarcasm font. Also, it is my understanding that ignorance is color blind. Now, go say something nice to the nearest Mexican.

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http://twitter.com/LaliQuin AutismWonderland

Hahahaaaaaaa!

I get “You don’t sound Puerto Rican.” Because you know, all Puerto Rican girls talk like Rosie Perez.
http://www.reallyimamom.com/ Imperfectmomma

LOL! love this!!
QandleQueen

TOOOOOO funny!
Mami2jcn

I love this post.

I’ve gotten “You’re too tall to be Hispanic”. My father in law once said “What happened to you? How did you come out so white?”. And I’ve heard many, many, many times, “You don’t sound Hispanic”. I was born in New Jersey, what do they expect me to sound like?

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

I get the tall thing too. I’m 5’10″ and apparently Latinos aren’t supposed to come in that size.

http://twitter.com/mami2jcn Mary Happymommy

Haha! I’m 5’9″.

Edited to add: I just noticed my username changed for some reason.

http://twitter.com/laurieishere Laurie

My mama sometimes mentions that I work in Mexico. Yes, Mexico! Not Honduras, which by the way, is an island in the Caribbean, or didn’t you know that?

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Apparently, most Latin American countries are in Mexico.

http://twitter.com/MeandtheMexican Me and the Mexican

Loved it! I’ve heard almost everyone of those…. and I’m not Mexican! My hubby is, but people assume they can say ANYTHING or ask ANYTHING because I have an “inside” connection….ahahahahahaa

http://www.biculturalmom.com Chantilly Patiño

Omg! So agree with you Tara! That’s why we need a “Shit White Girls Say…to Gringa/Latinaish White Girls.” LOL!

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Write the post!

http://pinkguayoyo.com/ Helena

LOL! Are you the mom or the nanny. Classic! A friend once got asked how long was the drive to Puerto Rico hahahahahahahahahaha
Anonymous

The girl in the video is really rather talented. Did she get, like, “discovered” on this video?

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

I think she does a great job, too.

Margheritte

LOL Love it!!! I get asked some pretty… Ummmm … Interesting questions… Like how can I be Puertorrican, Im like really white(the kind that doesnt tan, but painfully burns), I have green eyes, and dont have an accent… And have been asked for my green card more than once :/ Me: I dont need a green card, I was born a US citizen!! Her: But you said you were born in PR!! ME:Yes I was! Her: I dont get it… Me… What ever….

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

I think the green card PR issue is a big one. A lot of people seem to not understand how that works. Not good.

http://www.anutinanutshell.com/ Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

Oh my gosh, when I was younger and people found out I was married to an African-American man, the first thing they’d say is I’m not prejudice. One of my best friends is black…sigh. I can relate to this crap in a roundabout way. People are forever gonna be ignorant.

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

My husband is half black and before my mother met him, I would not tell her what he was. She’d try to get it out of me by asking things like, “What’s his hair like?” I’d respond that he shaves his head. Anyway, when she finally met him she really liked him and didn’t bring up race until she and I were alone in the car and she was talking about how much she liked him and said, “See? I’m not racist.”

http://savmarshmama.blogspot.com/ savannah

been there, done that, and now, don’t care. i simply look at the speaker and say, “really? is that what you REALLY want to say to me?” and then i wait…
*sigh* sometimes, i really do despair for our country, sugar! xoxoxox
http://www.biculturalmom.com Chantilly Patiño

Haha! Great list! I love that you point out about Mexicans coming from El Salvador and Spain…lol! I don’t know how many times people have said this crap to me. So obnoxious! Thanks for sharing these!!
http://www.bilingualintheboonies.com/ Carrie

Excellent list, Mami…I will add:

“You’re Cuban? How come you’re not black?”
My all-time favorite, which I used to get somewhat regularly before Gloria Estefan hit the main stream! LOL (Yes, it was the ’80s.)

and another: “Well, at least most guys like big butts.”

and another: “Did your family come over on a raft?”

and another, also from the ’80s Miami Vice era: “Is your dad a drug dealer?”

LOL and grrr…

I love, love, love the video! It is genius.

Adriana

Oh Carrie…..I get the “you dont look puertorican” and when I say my parents are Cuban they all go Lohhhhhhhhhh” like its totally understandable to be a white Cuban but not awhite Puertorican.
Adriana

Margheritte

I get that a lot too, And the weirdest part is I even get it here in PR, everyone calls me “gringa”…

http://www.wrestlingwithretirement.com/ Eva Gallant

Those have to be statements made by Blonde white girls!
http://afcsoac.blogspot.com/ lisleman

many geographically challenged people who sadly don’t even know they are. I’m glad you posted this because you know, you are Latino and this helps justify my insensitive racist remarks about other ethic groups like Canadians – eh?

http://www.ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com/ Tami Miller

Canada? Is that even a country? (KIDDING! ~ that’s just a remark you hear a lot!)

http://afcsoac.blogspot.com/ lisleman

they could be confused for our 51 state. I’ve been there a few times but I have not been to Alaska. I might be wrong but most of Canada is probably more like the US than Alaska. Also, I was surprised to learn in Ireland they make fun a people from other counties (not countries – counties). It’s a small place so maybe they don’t have much to work with. ??

http://www.vidyasury.com Vidya Sury

You sure have a way with words, Unknown Mami. Indians face it all the time. I’ve faced it too! Hugs.

(And I really appreciate you commenting on my post at Emily’s blog. Thank you!)

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

It’s startling how many people face this ridiculousness.

http://www.ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com/ Tami Miller

I’m a german-american woman. I once got a comment “how many jews can you fit in your oven”. I’m NOT kidding! Someone actually asked that… as if it was funny?? I think everyone faces racism sometime in their life. There will always be those insensitive people who are just, well…IGNORANT!

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Wow! That is unbelievable. In what universe is that funny?

http://www.ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com/ Tami Miller

I know, right??

http://afcsoac.blogspot.com/ lisleman

wow that is just insensitive to mankind – but I must confess finding that line between funny and rude is not easy

Pearmama

I love when white people tell me they wish they could get a tan like mine. lol
Donda

You forgot…y’all make the best enchiladas

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

But we do make the best enchiladas…hahaha…and Mexican pizzas.

Happy New Year!

http://tattytiara.blogspot.com/ Tattytiara

Mexico in Spain – ha! Everybody knows it’s in Brazil. Or is that Cuba?
Choleesa

I “LOVE” the “you know how mexicans are” comment, everytime I hear it, I want to hit them, and hit them hard, but since I could get arrested for that, I just say “Yeah US mexicans are almost as bad as you crackers”
http://diet-coke-rocks.blogspot.com/ ChrisH

Luckily we don’t have that sort of ‘shit’ here! do people REALLY say shit like that? It’s funny, but kinda sad too.
http://feastonfarrago.blogspot.com/ Kristen Reese

ROFLMBO! I love it!
Mamamyya3

Baawwwwhaaahaaa!
Ttownsend

These are awful!!! People really are stupid.
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http://www.melissahasra.com Melissa

Oh my land sakes negotiany. That’s hilarious!
Anonymous

We certainly do live in a country full of extremely intelligent people, don’t we? I don’t know if you’ve ever seen the movie Idiocracy, but I fear that will soon become reality.
http://www.desumama.com Vanessa

Haha!!!! Loving the speaking Mexican part. Too funny!
Anonymous

Too funny, but I truly appreciate your point that ignorance knows no boundaries. People really do speak without thinking.
http://www.4livinginfrance.blogspot.com/ MiMi

Okay, that video. It’s funny but it’s sad too. And. I’m so dang dumb, I literally told my friend who I didn’t realize was Mexican this, “Wow, I didn’t know you were spanish!” She’s all, “I’m not SPANISH. I’m Mexican.” Der.

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Live and learn. Now you know. Most of the time it’s not meant to be offensive and people get that, I’m sure your friend got that.

Patti Persia

lololol
http://www.bullinachinashopmama.blogspot.com/ Tina

Oh my god this is freaking hilarious… I know I am late to the party but this is probably one of my favorite posts you’ve written. Laughing…
best,
Tina

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

I’m glad you liked it. I had fun writing it.

http://twitter.com/MomMostTraveled CanCan

i once heard someone say “her (white girl) husband is mexican…but their children are BEAUTIFUL.”
I still don’t know what that meant exactly. But I think of it every time i hear the word “Mexican”.

Rossandz

how awful.

gorillabuns

the video was hilarious! and I choked to death on the Taco Bell pizzas made at home line.
Rossandzuraya

I have the following to contribute: 1. “How did you learn English”; 2. “Let’s go get Mexican, how about Chi Chi’s?”; 3. “Wow, you went to Mexico? wasn’t it like REALLY dangerous?” (No. I was at a friggin resort). 4. “Is the food safe in Mexico?”; 5. “So did you come here over or under the table?”

guest

BTW, several of those were said by white MEN, so we could include white men in the mix, too

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Oh yeah, definitely applies to both genders.

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Mrs. Snarky

Oh my Lord… you are freakin’ HILARIOUS! I have to share this with my daughter-in-law who is Mayan and gets all the same crazy questions listed on here! So glad I found you!