Yeah. The American media seems to be unable to tell the difference between real Latinos (people born and/or raised in Latin America) and Americans who claim to be Latino. It's aggravating and hilarious at the same time.
I HATE The Strand. I went there twice searching for books while at NYU. They did the usual routine of following me around. But when I would ask for help they would stop following me, say "excuse me" in a condescending tone, and walk behind the counter. The message was clear; people…Â
1. You don't act Latino ( I hate you when you say this)
2. But that's not a Latino name. (The majority may have "Spanish" name but not all)
3. But you're all the same right? (Are Canadians, Jamaicans and Australians the same?)
4. Why do you get mad at being called Mexican?…Â
Well they are Americans. They also believe all of Africa is one country, all Asians are Chinese, and all Carribeans, Central Americans and South Americans are Mexican. Many don't even know where the US is on a globe.
The original XMan Cyclops was whiny because he was a teen. Teens do that. As he got older he became respected as maybe the best strategist in the Marvel Universe. He is just cold and distant because he sees the world as a chess game due to the fact he has spent nearly his whole life…Â
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