This photo of a snack delivery truck in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is wrong on so many levels that I’ll refrain from even making a comment.
It must be said though that egos are not bruised so easily here and it’s not uncommon, if you know Spanish, to hear vendors in the markets yell out, “Hey baldie!” or “What are you looking for Miss Skinny Lady?” And yes, “Please step inside Negrito!”
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One Response to “Not so Politically Correct”
By Marcus Aurelius on Aug 4, 2009
If you are a Caucasian in Swahili speaking portions of Africa get used to being called a “mzungu” and know that mzungu prices are higher, EXCEPT, for the busses.