From one Mexican-American to another, you know what pissed those nay-sayers off the most? A Mexican representing Orange County (White America). I'm envisioning some hostility and great things in your furture. Just becareful mijo, you dont want those old people from Orange County who protest against abortion and gay rights holding picket signs saying "GRANDPARENTS CARE ABOUT WHAT GUSTAVO ARELLANO TEACHES OUR CHILDREN".
Hey I just graduated from ucla and i totally agree, the idiot guy she is talking about was a horrible choice for a commencement speaker. He is an idiot. Its not about racism.
I've never seen so many objections to one speaker before. That may be a hint. As liberal of a University as UCLA is and they still managed to get a good number of people to protest you speaking, then you must know you have a problem lol. Thankfully, most Americans don't think the same way you do.
I just read an article on the LA Times about this voicemail. I had to hear it. And all I have to say is "WOW!"some people need to get a life, well...and that lady needs a hobby or a bong rip at least. hahaha. haters!
I just read an article on the LA Times about this voicemail. I had to hear it. And all I have to say is "WOW!"some people need to get a life, well...and that lady needs a hobby or a bong rip at least. hahaha. haters!
Hey Gustavo! I'm a student graduating from UCLA this June and I am looking forward to hearing you speak. Even if it means running against the grain. There are some here who do want to hear your speech. Hope to see you on campus in June. Anyways who cares what parents want, this ceremony isn't for them, its for us. Sobres, cuidate.
Hey Gustavo! I'm a student graduating from UCLA this June and I am looking forward to hearing you speak. Even if it means running against the grain. There are some here who do want to hear your speech. Hope to see you on campus in June. Anyways who cares what parents want, this ceremony isn't for them, its for us. Sobres, cuidate.
Shit, one of our racist 'lawmaking' Arizonans must have gotten loose! I'll tell you man, it is hard to keep them in our state! They are always hoping over to California...
What exactly did she mean when she said she hoped you had "the wherewithal and the smarts" to back out of the commencement address? Was that some veiled threat or is she just a confused wedo? Hell hath no fury like Sandy the Soccer Mom...
Maybe she should ask why UCLA does not have any higher caliber alum to give the commencement. LoL. Didn't UCLA do the same thing last year? They had some actor replaced by a guy from Linkin Park. Couple of intellectual giants.
Ha!! It is truly amusing to hear moronic censure from what is probably a prejudiced suburban housewife. Gustavo is without a doubt in the upper echelon of columnists in the United States today. He is an innovator. How many "Ask a (you name it)" parodies have been inspired by Gustavo's column? Who else has humorously presented Mexican culture to the unenlightened masses? What other columnist can truthfully say that they have potentially prevented future discrimination against Mexicans?
I went to one of your book signings and thought you were a very interesting speaker .
My question is where do I sign the petition ,That way you get a day off and don't have to deal with the mother of the student you upset .What could be better than that ?
Oh I left a video response of your speaking at the book signing .
DAM MAY 5TH wow YOUR GOING TO BE SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS NOT THE PARENTS..... have fun and record everything dude HAVE FUN AND HAVE YOUR PAPERWORK TOO lol
as far as your message...wow. haha. Hey, if they don't want you. Us northern hispanos are still waiting for ya to tour up here. Just throwing that out there. Cuidate.
@askamexicano haha, I"m up here in Idaho...who else do you think takes care of the potatoes? Idaho State University. Boise State University. I think there are enough righteous young hispanics that would love to see you up here. IDK who takes care of your publicity, or how someone goes about to picking up your column. But here in Idaho, we have the "Idaho Unido" A bit of a hispano newspaper that circulates bi-monthly. Just a thought.
These parents need to let go and let their adult children live their own lives. Fucking Helicopter Parents!
billybassman21 1 year ago
LMFAO! That was the funniest thing I heard in a LONG time!
Jalapino777 1 year ago
wow, seriously? she clearly has nothing better to do....
artistafotografa 1 year ago
From one Mexican-American to another, you know what pissed those nay-sayers off the most? A Mexican representing Orange County (White America). I'm envisioning some hostility and great things in your furture. Just becareful mijo, you dont want those old people from Orange County who protest against abortion and gay rights holding picket signs saying "GRANDPARENTS CARE ABOUT WHAT GUSTAVO ARELLANO TEACHES OUR CHILDREN".
MattyTheMole 1 year ago
Hey I just graduated from ucla and i totally agree, the idiot guy she is talking about was a horrible choice for a commencement speaker. He is an idiot. Its not about racism.
changl72 1 year ago
Woman is a patriot. Good for her!
LittleSchaaf 1 year ago
I've never seen so many objections to one speaker before. That may be a hint. As liberal of a University as UCLA is and they still managed to get a good number of people to protest you speaking, then you must know you have a problem lol. Thankfully, most Americans don't think the same way you do.
LittleSchaaf 1 year ago
U should go and make the whole speech in Spanish!lol
hotmex1985 1 year ago
right on lady!
wrigs4prez 1 year ago
Pinche Closet Racists! Holy Guacamole, Batman!
stalzz 1 year ago
Well said.
wendileona 1 year ago
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I just read an article on the LA Times about this voicemail. I had to hear it. And all I have to say is "WOW!"some people need to get a life, well...and that lady needs a hobby or a bong rip at least. hahaha. haters!
cordelia215 1 year ago
I just read an article on the LA Times about this voicemail. I had to hear it. And all I have to say is "WOW!"some people need to get a life, well...and that lady needs a hobby or a bong rip at least. hahaha. haters!
cordelia215 1 year ago
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Hey Gustavo! I'm a student graduating from UCLA this June and I am looking forward to hearing you speak. Even if it means running against the grain. There are some here who do want to hear your speech. Hope to see you on campus in June. Anyways who cares what parents want, this ceremony isn't for them, its for us. Sobres, cuidate.
jsalcido4873 1 year ago
Hey Gustavo! I'm a student graduating from UCLA this June and I am looking forward to hearing you speak. Even if it means running against the grain. There are some here who do want to hear your speech. Hope to see you on campus in June. Anyways who cares what parents want, this ceremony isn't for them, its for us. Sobres, cuidate.
jsalcido4873 1 year ago
Shit, one of our racist 'lawmaking' Arizonans must have gotten loose! I'll tell you man, it is hard to keep them in our state! They are always hoping over to California...
azjmm 1 year ago
What exactly did she mean when she said she hoped you had "the wherewithal and the smarts" to back out of the commencement address? Was that some veiled threat or is she just a confused wedo? Hell hath no fury like Sandy the Soccer Mom...
Pantechnicon 1 year ago
Excellent!
elchavobeer 1 year ago
Maybe she should ask why UCLA does not have any higher caliber alum to give the commencement. LoL. Didn't UCLA do the same thing last year? They had some actor replaced by a guy from Linkin Park. Couple of intellectual giants.
thumpernovember 1 year ago
Ha!! It is truly amusing to hear moronic censure from what is probably a prejudiced suburban housewife. Gustavo is without a doubt in the upper echelon of columnists in the United States today. He is an innovator. How many "Ask a (you name it)" parodies have been inspired by Gustavo's column? Who else has humorously presented Mexican culture to the unenlightened masses? What other columnist can truthfully say that they have potentially prevented future discrimination against Mexicans?
rjc1187 1 year ago
I guess she's not a fan of your Mexi-Cherry. What a desperate housewife sonsa!
Punkrose33 1 year ago
@Punkrose33 Mexi-Cherry? More like Mexi-nopal!
askamexicano 1 year ago
@askamexicano Nice and prickly. Gotcha!
Punkrose33 1 year ago
to piss them off even more, you should do the speach in spanish.
ictka77 1 year ago
@ictka77 HA!
askamexicano 1 year ago
I went to one of your book signings and thought you were a very interesting speaker .
My question is where do I sign the petition ,That way you get a day off and don't have to deal with the mother of the student you upset .What could be better than that ?
Oh I left a video response of your speaking at the book signing .
XIS99 1 year ago
@XIS99 Gracias!
askamexicano 1 year ago
Ha ha, raciest parents.
mirtheous 1 year ago
@mirtheous Babosa she is!
askamexicano 1 year ago
@askamexicano Ha ha, thanks for the reply! I listen to you on Good Food, and on Kevin and Bean!
mirtheous 1 year ago
What did you exactly say that got that woman like that? LOL.
ocelotecpatl 1 year ago
@ocelotecpatl She also sent over a fax having problems with me being Mexi!
askamexicano 1 year ago
DAM MAY 5TH wow YOUR GOING TO BE SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS NOT THE PARENTS..... have fun and record everything dude HAVE FUN AND HAVE YOUR PAPERWORK TOO lol
RICHANDROS 1 year ago
@RICHANDROS I don't think I need papers for the event--after all, I'm in California, not Arizona haha!
askamexicano 1 year ago
I would have loved to have heard someone who was actually interesting at my commencement. Woman doesn't know what she's going on about.
jejuneraccoon 1 year ago
@jejuneraccoon I hope I'm interesting, también!
askamexicano 1 year ago
She's going to the L.A. Times? Didn't they already cover this?
goraidersndodgers 1 year ago
@goraidersndodgers And they're doing it again! By the way, I think your name is the most Mexican EVER!
askamexicano 1 year ago
they hate you...they really hate you....haha.
goraidersndodgers 1 year ago
as far as your message...wow. haha. Hey, if they don't want you. Us northern hispanos are still waiting for ya to tour up here. Just throwing that out there. Cuidate.
gallmart 1 year ago
@gallmart Where you at?
askamexicano 1 year ago
@askamexicano haha, I"m up here in Idaho...who else do you think takes care of the potatoes? Idaho State University. Boise State University. I think there are enough righteous young hispanics that would love to see you up here. IDK who takes care of your publicity, or how someone goes about to picking up your column. But here in Idaho, we have the "Idaho Unido" A bit of a hispano newspaper that circulates bi-monthly. Just a thought.
gallmart 1 year ago
@gallmart Send me an email to GArellano [at] ocweekly [dot] com
askamexicano 1 year ago
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gallmart 1 year ago