language – Expat Chronicles

Ep. 1: Three Words Controversial in Latin America

Episode 1 of Expat Chronicles Radio podcast covering the words gringo, American and expat.

Reporting on my experience with Hispanic immigrants (including my children) who refuse to speak Spanish in the United States.

A point-by-point critique of the unnecessary addition of the word, “Latinx,” to the English language.

Explaining my typical gringo transformation from seeing “Latino” as a race, which it’s not, to a culture. Inspired by a poem by Noel Quiñones.

Detailing how Expat Chronicles planted the seed for the common “manosphere” meme, “soy boy,” in a 2012 article disparaging reggaeton artist, Farruko.

Anecdotes of interactions with the Venezuelan sojourners, immigrants and refugees living in Lima, Peru, as told by your favorite ugly American expat.

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