Fodor's HATES San Miguel de Allende
Apr 13, 2009, 7:08 am
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Apr 14, 2009, 1:28 pm
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Some students of Mexican Spanish may not realize that the slang term "chilango" is frequently considered perjorative by Mexico City residents when used by folks outside the Mexico City metropolitan area to describe them. However many Mexico City residents take pride in using the term to describe themselves and, in fact, there is a lifestyle magazine published there titled "Chilango". To me the use of the word "chilango" is somewhat similar to a small degree with the infamous "N-word" of American English. Some people can get away with using the word and others will be villified for using it.
Why it this? Well in short there's a definite love-hate relationship with residents of the D.F. and the people who live in the other 31 states. People who live outside Mexico City generally have this stereotypical idea that "chilangos" are greedy, holier than thou individuals. On the other hand the "chilangos" have a stereotype of those who live out in "las provencias" are nothing more than country bumpkins.
I certainly use the word "chilango" myself, but only among friends and family.
And that's your Mexican Spanish slang lesson of the day.
Jun 29, 2016, 9:24 pm
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Jun 29, 2016, 9:59 pm
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It's amazing...but I would never move to a place based on advice or responses from a revived thread that the last post was 2009.
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There are many current active forums on SMA. The most active is one called Civil_List on Yahoo Groups. Over 8000 active members.
Jul 1, 2016, 6:53 am
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Just as a side note, June 21 2016 it was announced Penguin Random House has sold Fodor's to FlyerTalk owner Internet Brands, actually. Perhaps big changes in store for Fodor's?
Fodor's "Press Room": FODORS TRAVEL TO BE ACQUIRED BY INTERNET BRANDS FROM PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Internet Brands: Fodor's Travel to be acquired by Internet Brands
Any love for San Miguel de Allende? Veremos. / We will see.
Fodor's "Press Room": FODORS TRAVEL TO BE ACQUIRED BY INTERNET BRANDS FROM PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Internet Brands: Fodor's Travel to be acquired by Internet Brands
Any love for San Miguel de Allende? Veremos. / We will see.
Aug 31, 2017, 2:54 pm
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I was downtown this time last year for three days solid. I felt like I was in Bryant Park---laptops, posers, and all. Coming from Guanajuato, I felt like I'd traveled from Mexico to the U.S. in less than two hours. Granted it's probably very different in the outskirts, but that's not where people coming to visit are hanging out.
Sep 1, 2017, 8:02 am
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Er, responding to a post made in 2009 is a strong indication this thread is overdue for closure. As there are no recent threads on San Miguel de Allende, questions or discussion should be directed to a new thread.
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