6 Latino Truths That Are TOO Real When Turing 18

Because your "ama" is still the badass boss

The endless battle of not having enough graduation tickets

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Hmmm which of my 200 tias to invite??

Choosing a nearby college because you can't go without mom's tamales for an extended period of time

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"Ummm, yeah I decided to stay close to home to stay close to family...and more importantly, food."

Having to fill in "some other race" on applications

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I guess I'm not important enough *sniff, sniff*

When you don't relate to others' female icons, cause you're #TeamSelena

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I'm not even gonna start on Selena's level of awesomeness

Getting death threats from your tias, if you dare choose to vote for Trump

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It's not like you were going to vote for him anyway....*shudder*

Accepting the fact that you'll never be too old for the paletero

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Besides, who needs a Starbucks mocha when you got your paletas for life?