PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 US First Lady @JillBiden has apologised for likening Hispanic people to "tacos" in a botched compliment. Mrs Biden was addressing Latinos in Texas on Monday when she referenced the traditional Mexican snack in her speech. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) responded: "We are not tacos". On Tuesday, her press secretary said Mrs Biden was sorry and admires the Hispanic community. Her comment comes as President Joe Biden's popularity with Hispanic voters has been falling. Mrs Biden was addressing a conference in San Antonio on the Hispanic "Quest for Equity" when she said: "The diversity of this community, as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength". She also mispronounced the word "bodegas" - a term for convenience stores borrowed from Spanish - as "bogedas". The NAHJ called on Mrs Biden "to take time to better understand" Latinos. The industry group added: "Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by various diasporas, cultures & food traditions. Do not reduce us to stereotypes." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62130595 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 minute ago, PunkTheFunk said: Mrs Biden was addressing a conference in San Antonio on the Hispanic "Quest for Equity" when she said: "The diversity of this community, as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength". Was this the 'taco' comment? Looks like neither Biden can keep their foot out of their mouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, PunkTheFunk said: Mrs Biden was addressing a conference in San Antonio on the Hispanic "Quest for Equity" when she said: "The diversity of this community, as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength". Meh, could've said something better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
27monster27 15,850 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 @Jill he/him/his Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OysterBaby 450 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Wait I don’t get it what’s wrong here? Is it just bc she’s pandering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan 2,079 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 LOL I… the context is so boring I can’t believe they even had to say sorry People are not seriously offended by THAT speech.. Remind me, when Trump called all Mexicans rapists, did he say sorry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fame 4,288 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 If she replaced "breakfast tacos" with 'cuisine', which is a concept as opposed to a specific food item, I bet there wouldn't be an issue. The devil is in the details, tbh. Naming a specific food carries a totally different connotation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyTony 34,859 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 That’s it? I’m not offended at all by that statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Flower 5,586 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I mean, Latinos aren't just mexican so I get it. But at the same time, I find her comment so funny for no particular reason Drop it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,476 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, ThisGuyTony said: That’s it? I’m not offended at all by that statement. Same. The way Trump called Mexicans "rapists" and he won the presidency but the first lady mentions tacos as a latino food and she has to issue an apology and "promise to do better" Like, girl, mention tacos, pinchos de pollo, fruity little cabana drinks, do a Mexican hat dance while talking about Puerto Rican culture, idc just tell your husband to stop being so soft Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan 2,079 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, PartyHealthy said: Same. The way Trump called Mexicans "rapists" and he won the presidency but the first lady mentions tacos as a latino food and she has to issue an apology and "promise to do better" Like, girl, mention tacos, pinchos de pollo, fruity little cabana drinks, do a Mexican hat dance while talking about Puerto Rican culture, idc just tell your husband to stop being so soft This is so off topic, but have you changed your username? Lol I feel like this is a Mandel Affect in the making Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babel 41,637 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Kim theres people that are dying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neroneau 1,017 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Huh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojo 19,823 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 well glad to know that i am as unique as a breakfast taco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,476 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, Nathan said: This is so off topic, but have you changed your username? Lol I feel like this is a Mandel Affect in the making Yeah lol. I was told to since I feel sick atm Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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