Students Vs. Mexicans: Cultural Appropriation | Man on the Street

What is cultural appropriation? Is it okay for a white person to celebrate the culture of a nonwhite country? Will Witt took to UCLA and Olvera Street -City of Lost Angels (L.A.) to find out!

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[julianathompson]

My generation loves being offended *for* other people who aren’t offended

[gabogoblin]

I´m Mexican, born, raised and still living in Mexico, it's NOT offensive.

[SmokingHand]

Those offended are only offended because someone told them they should be.

[markyg]

While I was in Japan I met a guy that was wearing cowboy hat, flannel shirt, jeans and cowboy boots. Chatted with him, and he loved ‘America’. He loved oldies and country music, and liked cheeseburgers and southern food. Was a Japanese guy who in his mind loved the parts of America he was passionate about, and obsessed over it. Was I about to school him on how just one cultural aspect isn’t all of America? No, man. He was proud to show his love for what he thought America was. I guarantee if he wore his getup and paraded his love in the US there would be a bunch of people stopping him and saying “uH AcTuAlLy, ThAts JuST TeXAs, US iS moRe ThAn THat”

[imgladimyellow]

Did she just say, he doesn’t understand what wearing a poncho means? Lol it means people were cold one day and decided to wear them.

[hmdchy]

Why they are "offended" when it is NOT their culture?!
I am confused.

[biphronte]

We mexicans feel flattered when someone adopts something from our culture, we feel joy and acknowledgement, not angry

[coconutcarl]

Non Mexicans: Oh My god thats so offensive!

Mexicans: Nice Drip Brother

[RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

We Mexicans laugh off everything. Its very Mexican to turn everything into humor actually.

[alf]

As a Mexican man, I find the fact that other people want to get offended for me just hilarious. First world problems. Saludos a mi gente latina

[lazarzivkovic]

"Is this cultural appropriation?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because."

[jameslucero]

To the lady who said you don't understand the meaning of the Sombrero. Let me explain, mi tio (my uncle) explained this to me when I was young.

The sombrero is a hat. It provides shade when you are standing in the sun. Consider yourself educated.

Thank you.

[glowraysunshine]

As a Mexican, I can tell you the true meaning behind his outfit:
Hat- Fashionably blocks the sun
Poncho- Also epic fashion choice
Maracas- Music enhancers
Mustache- 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓

[TheShroomWelder]

Imagine if he said "I'm actually mexican" and bust out with fluent Spanish.

[jaygarcia]

Mexicans come in many colors, he could of easily been Mexican

[Slickchris]

As a Mexican I approve everyone enjoy our culture, our culture is contagious and welcoming and we’re proud of that

[guillermor.tinajero]

“-You think mexican food is cultural appropiation? -no”
Taco bell has offended mexican culture more than this outfit ever will.

[Notsogoddess]

Mexicans are more offended at Taco Bell than his costume.

[luisgarcia-rusq]

I'm Mexican and I find it very offensive











That he didn't have a cerveza instead of a Maraca..

[thatoneguygav]

real talk: mexicans have got to be the realest most down to earth wholesome ppl on this planet, God bless!!