What does ay caramba mean

But you're correcto to question the seeming lack of Mexicans living on sidewalks or asking for your spare change. The The Encyclopedia of Homelessness refers to this phenomenon as the "Latino paradox. He noted researchers have frequently attributed such a contradiction to perceived cultural traits—you know, how Mexicans are all about la familia and comunidad , and that we don't let raza fall so far down the socioeconomic scale like gabachos do to their own—but argues such theories "do not adequately explain" it and warns increased assimilation means Mexis will become more like gabachos —ergo, more Hispanic homeless.

But don't be a carajo , Bring Back—if you see a homeless person, call your local Catholic Worker. A packed house had a bueno old time as I shared stories, read my favorite columns and stole white women from their esposos. Colleges, if you want the Mexican to invade your campus, e-mail me! Join the Observer community and help support independent local journalism in Dallas.

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Estos americanos son tan gordos como mi mama! Those Americans are so fat as my mother. Que guapa que estas mamasita! You're very beautiful mamasita! Most folks, Gringos and Latinos alike, believe that " caramba ," ordinarily used as in "Ay! Check out the Wikipedia page for " Minced Oath " and see for yourself.

Not that Wikipedia ia always correct, of course, but you make up your own mind. And taking the euphemistic process to even another level, some hispanic people exclaim, "Ay! Oh dear! What happened to you? Wow, you look wonderful in that dress! Pero, pasen, pasen. Good heavens, it's you! Please, come in. I thought it was the postman or someone else. Boy, that's the best pizza I've had in years! Jeez, that's a long line! Blimey, that boy's gorgeous! Did you pay the electricity bill? Darn , I don't know if I can wait that long!

Either way, ay, caramba.