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Tag Archives: Filthy Spanish
INTERMEDIATE SPANGLISH: How to Say “El Nino” Torres
Video Credit: Chris Farley, Saturday Night Live
Advanced Spanglish: Explaining the Etymology of “La Chilena”
You know that picture. It brings back painful memories. But take your anxiety medications or sip some wine (not both), and get ready for another soccer-Spanish lesson. Last time we opened up our Spanglish pocket-sized dictionary, we focused on a … Continue reading
Advanced Spanglish: Munching On Palomitas
That’s right – you know the infamous Bush pic. It’s a time for some learn’in, ya here! Today’s lesson plan is courtesy of Javier Hernandez, the Mexican goal-scoring sensation whose apodo (nickname) is “Chicharito.” Chicarito means little pea. How did … Continue reading
Intermediate Spanglish – Chila's Punetazos
For long-time readers, you know what that upside down book and expression of hopelessness means…time for a lesson in Espanol! This treat of an impromtu lesson comes to us from the boca of one Chilavert, perhaps one of the greatest … Continue reading
Junito: Emancipaton, Trepidation, Anticipation
The last time we held an election at Futfanatico, it was an unmitigated disaster. The premise was simple enough – a “blog of the year” award for all soccer blogs with “futfanatico” in the URL. However, a wisecracking
Junito: the Diapers Finally Come Off
Junito has traded in his Huggies for calzoncillos (underpants)! The new influx of cash has led to an all important purchase – a Real Madrid jersey. However, I have come under criticism in some quarters for my treatment of Junito … Continue reading
The Dirt on Dirty Donovan's Dirtyness
Yes, the picture of the former US president reading a book upside down has made a special return appearance. No, I am not starting a “every Tuesday” Spanglish refresher lesson. Most of you failed the final quiz, I realized I … Continue reading
In the Spirit of Stealing Content Part 5
So, you brushed off your espanol with last week’s thievery post, but now I have a bit of hazy-maze-puzzle for you. A feminist friend sent me a link lamenting that a women footy club in Naquera, Spain, faced with severe … Continue reading
In the Spirit of Stealing Content Part 2
You speak a little Spanish and wanna hang with the big boys of South America? I suggest reading Futbol y Asociados, who focus on Ecuador but pretty much cover the whole continent. Alejo dug up a pretty delicious tale of … Continue reading
Tom Dunmore Simply Cannot be Stopped
As if colluding with my campaign manager to steal an election was not bad enough, Tom Dunmore of the wonderful Pitchinvasion has taken things a step further. My friends ratted me out to his Sandinista friends, and I’m currently locked … Continue reading