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davidt
on Thursday June 14 2007, @12:00PM
An anonymous person writes:
In his recently published book, Gustavo Arrelleno, author of the "Ask a Mexican" column in OC weekly (and syndicated in other publications) includes a lengthy analysis of why Mexicans love Morrisey. The book includes many of his column writings as well as new insights and analysis.
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Gustavo Arrelleno writes 10+ pages on Mexicans and Morrissey in new book
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interesting (Score:1)
For example, he was once asked why many latinos(mainly immigrants) do not learn the english language. He explained that that was a misconception and that most latinos, if you ask them, want to learn english but can't because many of them have very little schooling, which makes it difficult. Although this is partially true, and although I agree that learning a foreign language is quite difficult (especiall for an adult with a 3rd grade education), wanting to learn english and actually trying are two different things. We can make fun of asian and indian accents all we want but at the end of the day at least they try, whereas many latinos sadly don't even make the attempt. And before anyone tries to accuse me of being anti-latino or something lame like that, all i can say is that my opinion is based on what I have witnessed as a latino, especially from several members of my family.
It would be interesting to read his explanation on this less political topic though.
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I have read his column in LA Weekly (Score:0)
I do agree with the above post as well.
Yo tambien (Score:0)
Morrissey's Fanbase is of all KIND OF HUMAN RACE (Score:0)
Is there a book on.... Why he has such a big ASIAN,GERMAN,AMERICAN,CANADIAN,SWEEDISH,ITALIANO,
Latinos & Morrissey (Score:1)
Has anyone considered simply commending Latinos for having incredibly good taste?
Anyway, as far one "explaination" goes, (not that one is necessary, and not that one would ever be universal)... i have heard that some Latinos say that Morrissey reminds them of certain ranchera singers. The romance, the passion, the conviction in his voice... and the melancholy lyrics, provide a parallel. it's definitely an interesting point.
Completely aside from the above though, i think that one thematic arc you definitely see in traditional Latino art and music is a certain tendency towards sentimentality and the expression of raw human emotion and heartbreak... and if you can't see the same things in Morrissey's work, well...
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Re:Make NO Sense (Score:0)
Dont tell me you are white....
NO you are not Cause I've never herd a WHITE PERSON say WETBACK....I have only herd this from Mexicans......(UNFORTUNATELY)
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