In the End, I am Still a Spic

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In the End, I am Still a Spic

February 7, 2011 by Julito Varela

So, I guess the fans of TOP GEAR aren’t following the words of their egomaniac prophet Jeremy Clarkson when he said that people should have a “good sense of humour.” As this blog encourages discussion and open commentary, sometimes even I must admit that name-calling can only go so far. Today, a reader, known by the very common name of Hedge Fund (of the East London Funds, I believe), had some very choice words to share publicly about me on the Internet. Yeah, I am just another greasy Shark

The Puerto Ricans grumble, “Fair Fight”

Mr. Fund (or shall I call him Hedge or Hedgie?) took the time to comment about the TOP GEAR Richard Hammond statement, when he wrote:

Maybe if grease-ball spics like you showed as much sensitivity about the drug cartels ravaging your country as you do about some frivolous japery perhaps you’d be better off.

Other than that Julio, you’re just another talentless hack with paltry writing skills and limited mental dexterity trying to capitalized off Top Gear success.

By the way how’s that cheating Mexican son of a bitch Antonio Margarito doing? Because that beating he took from Pacquiao was really bad.

My response to Mr. Fund:

Dear Mr. Fund:

A few points I would like to clarify:

Greaseball spics come from Puerto Rico, where I was born, and not from Mexico. If you want to use those racial slurs, ask Jeremy Clarkson.

I am aware that Puerto Rico does have a drug problem, but I know that there is no known drug cartel ravaging my homeland.

The term “frivolous japery,” when translated for American readers means “to say or do something jokingly or mockingly.” Just want to inform my readers, who I think you say lack mental capacity.

I love being a talentless hack. It gives me joy. Last time I checked, this is my blog and I can write about anything I like. If you don’t want to read it, you can go find something else.

Yes, my Harvard undergraduate degree speaks to my lack of mental dexterity. All the debt I took on to earn a cum laude degree did very little to my intellect.

Who is Antonio Margarito? I am a Ricky Hatton guy myself. There’s only one Ricky Hatton. One Ricky Hatton. Dancing along, playing a song, walking in a Hatton Wonderland.

By the way, if you are going to insult me, at least be accurate in what you say. Puerto Ricans are not Mexicans.

Hey, congratulations, Mr. Fund. You just won a Chorizo award!

With loving gratitude for increasing my readership even more. I remain, Mr. Fund, your loyal and humble spic servant,

Julio

PS Do you know El Carajo is? You don’t? Well, you should go there to find out.

PSPS I really hope you root for Chelsea. Because if support Arsenal, I will be one sad man. GOOOONERS!!!!

Posted in Latino, Social Media | Tagged @julito77, BBC, Latino, Latino in America, latinos in social media, LATISM, Leadership, Mexico, Puerto Rico, racism, Social Media, Top Gear | 17 Comments

17 Responses

on February 7, 2011 at 7:31 pm | Reply Lisa Quinones-Fontanez

Wonderful & intelligent response to ignorance.
- on February 7, 2011 at 7:54 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Thank you.
on February 7, 2011 at 8:02 pm | Reply Aaron Rudolph

Salud, Julio. I’m so glad for all you’ve done on this issue. As a Latino, I am sad about this whole Top Gear fiasco and I am confused by those who cannot understand why Latinos have been outraged and hurt by these hateful comments.

You have been a loud and powerful voice through it all, Julio. And you know, if they’re hurling mindless insults at you, then you’re doing something right.

And for Mr. Hedge Fund, I suggest a geography. While Puerto Rico may both be beautiful lands with rich histories, they are, in fact, two distinct places. Both have awesome food, though.
- on February 7, 2011 at 8:57 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Aaron, you rock. It is comments like this that confirm that even though the fight is a long one, we keep winning the battles.
on February 7, 2011 at 8:26 pm | Reply oncedeliverance

What a piece of work. Like I said before, you can’t be an infant and point fingers somewhere else when you do something wrong. Like a brother that gets caught doing something wrong and says “but Billy did it, why can’t I.” Despicable, ignorant and childish.

You responded beautifully. Keep it up man.
- on February 7, 2011 at 8:57 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Tyson, baby!
  - on February 7, 2011 at 11:43 pm oncedeliverance
    
    It’s Cesar Vargas.LOL
  - on February 8, 2011 at 12:55 am juliorvarela
    
    I know!!!!
on February 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm | Reply Ezzy Guerrero-Languzzi

Another brilliant example of hate and ignorance. I’d make it a year’s supply of chorizo, if I were you. Good job keeping a cool-head.
- on February 7, 2011 at 8:58 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Thanks. I could have easily sunk the Hedge Fund’s ignorance. Time to educate.
on February 7, 2011 at 9:03 pm | Reply Chela

What a wonderful response to such bigoted drivel!
– One of your loyal readers, whose Harvard Law School degree also speaks of her mental dexterity
- on February 7, 2011 at 9:12 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Go Crimson!
on February 7, 2011 at 11:00 pm | Reply Raul Ramos y Sanchez

Remember Julio: The BBC is just poking some jolly fun at Mexicans and, as the BBC insists, Mr. Fund’s comments are not meant to “be vindictive.”
- on February 7, 2011 at 11:02 pm | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Oh, it’s all in good humour, I forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder, mate!
on February 8, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply Al Bruno III

Good response to a really childish insult. It sucks that someone would talk that way to you though.

(And you went to Harvard?

I’d better start writing gooder English around you then…

Maybe even learn how to use; those damn; semicolons)
- on February 8, 2011 at 12:57 am | Reply juliorvarela
  
  Yeah, they were drunk at Harvard when they accepted me and ha! That was funny!
on February 8, 2011 at 8:13 am | Reply Jose Ortiz

Recuerda , you have an edge over Mr. Fund , conoces your geography and know un lenguaje which he would love to master, Spanglish. Celos, brother, envidia.