Buzz·Posted on Nov 10, 201427 Realities Of Growing Up With A Mexican DadYep, they watch novelas too.by Omar VillegasBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. They may not admit it, but they love watching telenovelas. H @hanniehanna My dad likes watching novelas when there's no soccer to watch 11:50 PM - 28 Mar 2013 Reply Retweet Favorite 2. They complain about how terrible Mexico's soccer team is doing. View this photo on Instagram 3. They will adamantly refuse help when they set up a piñata at a party. Sophie @yeahhitssophie My dad doin the most for a pi༚ta 01:13 AM - 17 Nov 2013 Reply Retweet Favorite 4. They'll wear any T-shirt regardless of what brand it is or what logo is on it. View this photo on Instagram 5. They'll consider picking up stuff that people leave on the curb. 6. No boxer will ever compare to this guy: 7. They've got one of these in their closet: 8. Or these: View this photo on Instagram 9. Or these: 10. Even if they're goofballs, they get super serious when their daughters bring a boy home. 7/5 @_ItsEsmeralda "@nakiachyanne: crying😂😂😂😂 “@princessstacy_: #MexicanDadsBeLike 😂😂 ”" AKA my dad  03:28 PM - 28 Sep 2013 Reply Retweet Favorite 11. Don't even think about getting close to the grill when they're grilling carne asada. View this photo on Instagram 12. They don't believe in taking a six-pack to a party. View this photo on Instagram 13. They've got a stash of chiles de arbol ready for every meal. 14. They're not into showing much emotion... View this photo on Instagram 15. ... Until a Chente song comes on. View this photo on Instagram 16. They will NOT let go of their mustaches... View this photo on Instagram 17. They'll tell you not to waste money on a mechanic because they can fix anything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. This is their idea of a fast food restaurant: 19. When they come back from Mexico, they bring back nothing but cheese. 20. They gave you a little taste of beer when you were a kid. View this photo on Instagram 21. They've also got a stash of '80s "sexicomedias." 22. They're not up on the fact that there are more underwear options than "tighty whities." 23. They still believe this is the #1 hangover cure. View this photo on Instagram 24. They're born in Mexico but love wearing USA socks. 25. Their wallets were made for more than just cash. View this photo on Instagram 26. They'll tell you to tuck in your shirt because otherwise you'll "look like a cholo." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 27. They've sacrificed a lot so you wouldn't have to... View this photo on Instagram