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The Pros and Cons of Being Mexican

by Jason Roth
 

• Pro
  The rich, majestic beauty of the Aztec ruins.

  Con
  Having to spend a week's wages on half a taco.

   
  

• Pro
  Great food.

  Con
  Pretentious American food critics won't give your restaurant more than three stars unless you serve them something with crème or give them give them five minutes alone in the kitchen with one of your hot Mexican waitresses.

   
  

• Pro
  Endless opportunity to appreciate the timeless beauty of the Cactus.

  Con
  Having to fetch another Corona for those drunk pricks on Spring Break in Cancun.

   
  

• Pro
  Having the chance to witness the art of the bullfight.

  Con
  Having a government that gores you in the ass on a daily basis.

   
  

• Pro
  You're motivated, strong-willed, and have a great work ethic.

  Con
  None of those attributes help when the Texan redneck drops his Pabst Blue Ribbon just long enough to shoot your ass while you try to make it across the border.

   
  

• Pro
  An abundance of the delicious flavor and pungent aroma of cilantro.

  Con
  Not all Mexican herbs are as freely distributed.