Are people who speak Spanglish just lazy?

real talk

fri 11/20/2009

 
A sign the reads: "We ar abierto 1/2 day."

(image by Vince Alongi via flickr)

Many Latinos in the U.S. speak with a mix of both English and Spanish. Some fluent Spanish speakers believe it's disrespectful to not speak Spanish correctly.

Are people who speak Spanglish just lazy?

 
 

Selena Gomez doesn't like "Twilight"

quote of the day

fri 11/20/2009

 
Selena Gomez walking the red carpet in front of a pink background.

(image by Glenn Francis of www.PacificProDigital.com)

"I don't watch them. Sorry, I feel bad... even though I am a teenager."

- Selena Gomez says she's not into the whole Twilight craze.

 
 

Zoila Chavez of Bravo's "Flipping Out"

let's talk

fri 11/20/2009

 
Zoila Chavez of the Bravo TV reality show "Flipping Out."

What's it like being the cleaning lady for an obsessive and tyrannical boss?

Just ask Zoila Chávez, the sassy housekeeper on Bravo's reality series Flipping Out. Chávez's employer, real estate guru Jeff Lewis, is famous for flipping out.

We caught up with Chávez to talk about her favorite novelas, how she got the gig and why she can get away with back-talk to her boss when no one else can.

Where are you originally from?

Managua, Nicaragua.

How did you meet Jeff Lewis? What did you think of him when you first met him?

I worked for a friend of his when we met. I said, "Oh my god I have a new client and he is nice and handsome man." After I worked with him I said, "OMG, he's so mean." But a few years ago he changed with me and is better.

If you take care of Jeff's house, why does Jett the "house assistant" have a job?

I don't have time for the job he does. Jeff needs Jett. He takes care of the work outside. Going to the post office, to the bank, to get groceries, to walk the dogs--the errands.

Do Jeff or Jenni speak Spanish?

Jeffrey speaks bad words but that's all he knows.

What telenovelas do you watch while working?

At 4 o'clock I watch "Un Gancho Al Corazón" and Más Sabe El Diablo. I start working at 7AM so I think it's okay that I stop working to watch the telenovela. I put down the blinds so Jeffrey can't see me watching.

Are you the only person who can get away with talking back to Jeff?

Yes, I am. Because before I was scared when he talked to me mean. But not anymore, sorry Jeffrey Lewis. I'm not scared. I respect him, but when I talk back we are joking. I have fun at work.

How did you feel when Jeff bought a Roomba robot to vacuum instead of you?

I don't think Roomba is better than me. Roomba will never be better than me. I don't see Roomba making Jeff's breakfast, making Jeff's bed, taking Jeff coffee. I'm better than Roomba. I'm glad Roomba is gone.

What does your family think about you being on TV?

My family sees the show in Nicaragua when it plays and my family here watches. They like it and think it's funny. My granddaughter here in Los Angeles is eight years old and says, "Grandma you're crazy – like Jeffrey Lewis."

 
 

bronze zoo

daily dos

fri 11/20/2009

 
Two blonde men with orange spray tans.

I Can Transform Ya or Baby By Me?

song showdown

thu 11/19/2009

 
A collage of Chris Brown and 50 Cent.

"I can transform ya like a transformer, I can transform ya, I can transform ya."

Artist: Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz
Song: I Can Transform Ya
Album: Graffiti
Produced by: Swizz Beatz

Chris Brown and Lil Wayne are telling you politely that you need a makeover.

OR

"Have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire."

Artist: 50 Cent featuring Ne-Yo
Song: Baby By Me
Album: Before I Self Destruct
Produced by: Polow da Don

Romance, 50 Cent style.

 
 

Victoria Beckham prefers sex over sleep

quote of the day

thu 11/19/2009

 
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham in a gold top and gold leggings.

(image by Tawny Rockerazzi via flickr)

"I'm getting into bed with David Beckham every night, so, you know, there'd be something wrong if I said, 'sleep.'"

- Victoria Beckham says she'd rather have sex than sleep.

 
 

get the ink off

daily dos

thu 11/19/2009

 
A red Nissan V2G concept car.

things you can buy: scarf, peacoats, jacket, shirt, cape, cardigan and socks

money

wed 11/18/2009

 
Drake in a cardigan sweater, fitted hat and jeans.

De colores.

Julian Scarf $30

Conceal your stash with style.

Devin Military Peacoat $70

Add some color to a gloomy day.

Rocawear Roc Essential Track Jacket $64

Pledge your allegiance to the Roc Nation.

Urban Outfitters Monster Socks $8

There's something eating away at your toes. And it's not a fungus.

Cape Sleeve Plaid Coat $43

Be someone's hero.

RVCA Colors Cardigan $40

This sweater could be the "best you ever had."

Vans Bright Stripes Top $26

Light up the night.

 
 

Wale doesn't want to try so hard with women

quote of the day

wed 11/18/2009

 
Rapper Wale in a beanie, black jacket and white T-shirt.

"I think people try too hard to market to females. They insult their intelligence."

- Rapper Wale says he's just gonna be himself.

 
 

happy daze

daily dos

wed 11/18/2009

 
Actress Eva Longoria Parker at the Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara, México.

(image by Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara via flickr)

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