5 Things I Hate About 'Made in Mexico'
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5 Things I Hate About 'Made In Mexico'

Made In Mexico: Parody or the new Kardashians?

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'Made In Mexico': "Get to know the opulent lifestyles and famous families of Mexico City's socialites and the expats vying for a spot in their exclusive social order." - IMDb

Translation:

Made In Mexico: Get to know the 1% of the Mexican population as they unravel unnecessary drama and use their extravagance to prove that they too can be somewhat like the Kardashians. Except no one has ever heard about them before.

Okay, I've lived in Mexico, so I think I have a say in this. And I say: I absolutely am disgusted by the concept behind this reality TV show. There are so many things I believe that do not make sense and whatever the message that this "original Netflix" show is projecting is a false presentation of what living in Mexico City feels like.

Disclaimer: I am not a Mexican citizen nor was I born in Mexico. I have just lived there for 8 years before coming to LA and have experienced the different viewpoints of what Mexicans are like. Spoiler alert: they are not all like them in the show.

Let's use a list! (because who doesn't love a good list?!)

1. 'Osea GUEY Por Favor'

'Osea GUEY' is the way that everyone addresses everyone else in an informal way. It's kind of like the way frat guys say 'Hey BRO' here in the States. BUT, it's a phrase that most people, like the cast or fresas, use in (almost) every single sentence that they start.

Of course not everyone says that in every sentence, like not everyone in the States begin a conversation with 'hey BRO how was your day BRO?' But, it's sort of a trademark for that class and yes, it is a part of the Mexican culture, but that's not the 'Spanish/Mexican accent'. Note the difference.

2. Spanglish? Who Is She?

Spanglish isn't really a thing you overhear in conversations in Mexico. It's kind of one of those traits that the (rich) bilingual kids have and therefore isn't heard much. Even if they do speak English, some people never do speak in openly because why would they? Their first and best language is Spanish, no need for filler words.

So if you're trying to learn Spanish in Mexico but want to speak English when you can't express yourself fully, beware.

3. Ranches

Okay horses flouncing around and beautiful grass lawns. NATURE. With Mexico City's congested nature, this is such a great breath of fresh air. I always thought it was an interesting concept where the poor had only horses and livestock and now it's the flip side. Anyway, these random, fancy locations are something only a few can afford and, honestly coming from an Asian background, I truly don't understand the need for ranches unless you like to show off.

4. Workers

Okay this is one of the biggest things that tick me off. In the show, you get to see these wonderfully rich people who, by the way are all European looking, are all white and are all blonde and then on the flip side you see the workers. The maid, the waiters, the drivers, anyone else that clearly do NOT have that much money. Again, it's part of the culture but this contrast is sending a very different message than 'DIVERSITY.'

5. American Integration

Oh the cast members are getting married to Americans! Honestly, that's great for them. But, notice what type of Mexican is getting married to the affluent New Yorker. This would have never happened if the Mexican didn't have money nor the status and it doesn't help that the American fiancés are shown a different type of Mexican culture.

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