Monday, December 21, 2009
un Gancho al Corazón Mon.12/21/9 Linda! Bring Me The Can of Raid!
Today's capitulo begins with Teri welcoming Aldo home, she's so happy that he's getting along so well with his dad. Yeah, well he's off again and immediately runs into a sad looking Estrella who is looking for him. She needs a hug. He asks what happened and she tells him that her heart is torn into cachitos (see Hombre's excellent recap of Friday's offering).
Well heck, could we move on to anything anymore ho hum than picking up where we left off Friday with Moni pouring her heart out to a giant sympathetic bug? Of course the big bicho is our favorite sweet dullard, Mauricio who is patiently listening to Moni whine about the love of her life (Mauricio... yeah, the very same) actually sleeping with his wife who is now pregnant. For anyone new to the show who wonders why this is troublesome, well, Mao, said soulmate, had promised to remain faithful to this cute little boxer, even though married to the wicked but needy (and very beautiful) Coni. She then proceeds to describe Coni in terms that would be libelous were they not true. Of course Big Bug knows all this, but she adds a little detail which he is not aware of. Mau may not be the daddy after all. Now it takes a moment for the little insect brain to process this new information. "Wait, wait, are you sure?" She assures him that this is indeed a fact. Curiously, he does not ask who the competition for Father of the Year is. She whimpers and whines that nevertheless, his betrayal pretty well crushes her hopes for happiness in the arms of her one true love. Big Bug is not so sure, there's probably an explanation. Uhh...yeah.
As if that little scene wasn't depressing enough, we pick back up with a devastated (but lovely) Estrella
pouring her broken heart out to Aldo who she is convinced (though we know better) has resigned himself to being a trusty reliable friend. She confesses that she thought that she had finally found the man of her life in the Masked Fury, but that MF turned out to be like so many other men in her life. "Me mandó a la goma, me tiró a la basura."(cast me aside. I'm guessing, "chewed me like gum and tossed me in the trash." Jarocha? Anyone? Help!) If only she could find a man with Aldo's wonderful qualities, but maybe just a little older. Aldo ponders how to best take advantage of this situation. He says that he felt the same way when she kicked him to the curb. He points out that in two years he'll be all grown up. probably lot's of couples in the same situation. Uhh...yeah. I'm wondering how Estrella is going to react when she discovers that her Big Bug was actually her very own Little Puppy.
And so we slump back over to the gym where Moni is not quite done with her whine. Don't both of these gladiators have a big fight coming up? Get back to training you two. Like Hombre, I find these conversations, which almost always involve Mauricio as one of the offending parties...borrrrring. He suggest that maybe she should give Mao an opportunity to explain. Probably just happened once. Hey give him the benefit of the doubt. Of course he is not exactly unbiased in this matter. She can't forgive him...next!
Oh man, after the commercials...more M&M. Hey, bring back those girls in the Body Heat commercial! OK, Carlos, you agreed to do this, aguantate, hombre. Well he says that all men aren't alike. She goes gooey, looks into those green buggy eyes and drools,"Yeah, like you." Gack. She ranted about men in general bedding without committing. Has she even considered this insect's history with her friend as he stands here chatting her up? Beam me up!
More Aldo and Estrella, who are usually delightful together. At the moment...not. She had only him to turn to. He's the only friend available. Nice. Her night with the (mini) Mantis was special for her. She doesn't want to hurt Aldo, but her night with Furia was the best thing that ever happened in her life. Uh...thanks for that. Actually Aldo is holding up pretty well...oh that's right he was the Furia that night. He thinks she should go talk to him. Aldo you rascally puppy. He is thinking the same thing I did earlier.He notes that she will be surprised when she finds out that he was the one one bumping her little car. I'll bet our expectations are slightly different.
Now a happy scene. Jero and Jaqui are relaxing at the spa in adjacent recliners, both sporting mandrill placenta masques, and how cute is this? They are holding hands.
She has agreed to give him another opportunity but he has to be a man up to her level. Jero posits that he doesn't want to lose her and is learning to love at Jaqui's side."Say what?" "Uh, I read it somewhere." She suggests that he try not to be so tacky and cloyingly affectionate. She then observes that Jero is being bled by a useless parasite, namely Oscar. He suddenly realizes she is right. Now this makes for an interesting alliance indeed, Momma Spider and her faithful Pastor Alemán.
Just shoot me now. Now we have the big green beneficial insect sitting on the bench beside the ring looking dejected. Moni takes a seat by him and they talk some more.
He suggests that Mao may be the victim of a trap (actually not bad for his challenged synapses). They look at each other longingly as Monita almost melts under the insectual gaze of those color-coordinated green eyes. Oops, he's Estre's. The only thing Moni is certain of is that she needs to get back to her training to be the best lady boxer in the world. She doesn't need no stinkin' man.
At last we enter the happy home of R&X (Rolu and Ximena), surely the prescription for some cheerful entertainment. Rolu is smiling a real smile as he hangs up the phone. Ximy bounces into the room and notices the happy face on her spouse.It dissolves into a scowl. He's still smarting over her deception. Let's change the subject he suggests. He has been talking with his brother in Toronto whom he's not seen in two years and who is coming for a visit. Ximena is delighted, though this is the first she's heard Rolu speak of a bother. She want to arrange a super welcome for him. Rolu seems a little unsure about this. We are all as delighted as Ximena. This should make for some great fun.
Mientras tanto, in an undisclosed cantina in the barrio, Beto has taken the wise step of searching for his true identity in the depths of a bottle. He has selected Tequila as his pharmaceutical memory booster, if I'm not mistaken. An astute choice. Another enlightened move was his selection of the sagacious Costeño as his therapist
and the helpful barkeep has graciously dedicated himself to keeping Beto's medicine cup filled. He is using the always popular, though I've been told Gringoso, style of a lick of salt, a gulp of Tequila, followed by a bite of lime. It is working it's magic. He fills Costeño in. Aha! he is faking! Costeño calls him a coward for this. Beto drunkenly objects. Well, Costeño concedes that in many ways Beto is very macho, but this time he's a girly-man. Beto whines that it's not his fault that Moni dumped him, and now Coni is carrying his child but is married to another man. Costeño counsels taking the bull by the horns, chose one or the other and go after her. It ain't gonna happen if Beto keeps sitting in the cantina slugging back Tequila. Inebriated but enlightened, Beto unsteadily stands, belches his gratitude and stumbles out. Costeño thoughtfully sips his beer. All in a days work.
Cesar has called Mao into his office for a little counseling of his own. Mao's heart has definitely not been in his training. "What's the matter?" A weepy Mao confides, "I want to die, I want to die." Oh really? Ya gotta feel for poor Cesar. Both his prima donnas are in training for important fights (Moni is fighting to regain her national title for goodness sakes) and each is in a deep blue funk. And the last time we saw Beto, his other premier fighter, well, you remember even if Beto won't.
At last we're really getting somewhere. Still in her apartment, Ximena has fortunately and very wisely summoned...Lalo! to plan the Welcome Home Rolu's Brother party. "¡A mega-party!" Lalo has his doubts if he's anything like Ximy's marisco, Rolu. "Nopi, he's devine. Well I haven't actually met him." Ximy implores, Lalo caves. "Oh, and we don't have much time," she adds. Of course this is no surprise nor an impediment for our Lalo. Huggies. It's so great to see these two back together, though one has got to think...poor Rolu.
A pensive appearing Aldo strolls into the bat cave and on the pillow discovers Estrella's note that she left behind.
Furia,
Being in your arms was the most incredible experience of my life. You are a marvelous man. I leave with your skin stuck to mine. You are unforgettable.
Estrella
After reading it he sniffs it as the phone rings. It's Mao. He's not coming. something has come up. "Dad are you OK?" "Yes," Mao lies. Aldo sets about straightening up, making the bed, and then prepares to don the MFing exoskeleton. "I hope Estrella comes." Hmmm.
Yeah! more Ximy and Lalo. "It'll be the party of the year!" Ximy gushes. And best of all, it'll be good for Lalo. "¿Huh?" Lalo wonders.
Rolu has told her that his herman is single. "So?" Lalo is lagging a step behind Ximy's racing mind. "Single? Mature? Means gay!" she rejoices as suddenly their minds are racing neck and neck. His biological clock is ticking,"Tic toc, tic toc." Think of it, the four of us... a family... together...for eternity... forever and ever!" I know my heart is leaping at the prospects. They embrace.
In the courtyard of the 'hood, Estrella seems to be suffering from buyers remorse over little stroll through the Phylum Arthropoda as she disgustedly slaps her forehead. She spies Moni who looks downhearted herself who joins her at the tiled picnic table. Estre asks what's wrong and the simple answer fom Moni is, "Mauricio y Constanza." Estre tells her of the kiss off by the MF. "Furia Enmascarada me mandó al Diablo." Moni commiserates. Estrella says that once more she was wrong in her choice of men. The more Moni considers it the more angry she gets. She decides he should be put in his place. At first Estrella objects but they feed on each others outrage and work themselves into a frenzy as the plot beating the bejesus out of Furia. After discussion, they finally decide to reward him with twelve ganchos. I pity the fool they find wearing the mantis mantle.
Back at the party planning, Lalo has suddenly become balky when Ximena brings up the hot air balloons. No doubt he is recalling past experiences with this group. It's too dangerous what with the drunks thinking they're like Superman and flying over the sides. Ximy pleads. "No, no, y no." They are interrupted by Rolu who strolls in on crutches. Right away Ximy notices something different about him. She guesses,"You cut your hair." "No." "You used a tanning bed." Lalo notices and offers to help, "It's obvious..." but she shushes him, "Don't tell me, don't tell me..." She knows her husband. She guesses some more..."Facial?" "Tattooed eyebrows?" "Botox injections?" Frustrated Rolu points out that he's out of the wheelchair. Overcome with joy she snatches away the right bringing him precariously close to collapsing. As he struggles to stay upright, we are whisked away...
To join our representatives of the Arachnid Class of the Phylum Arthropoda, meaning of course the queen and princess spiders, Jaqui and Coni. Both look very lovely, each in a silky blouse and black slacks. Coni is facing away from her mom, lost in thought as she ponders Nieves powerful words revealing her awareness of the love that she and Bet have for one another and her awareness of the child they have created...together. Jaqui's smoky voice finally drift's through her ears into her consciousness. "¿Why the bitter rictus?" and speaking of facials and collagen masques and... Teri interrupts. The girls are home and bored and she is done with her chores, so might she take her to the park for ice cream, please mum? Coni must have taken her medication today because she agrees without a quarrel. Thanks mum. Now back to the important subject of spa treatments. Jaqui tell her shared spa experience with Jero. Coni is appalled. Jaqui lists his virtues, "He's a passionate man, inclined to treat me like a queen, besides, handsome, has enormous hands, and is malleable." And he's fascinating. Coni almost gags. Jaqui goes on to contrast Coni's preferences in a man, "Naco, boorish, stinky, shameless...and who should appear, big as life, trailing his manly aura, sweetly scented with stale Tequila, Coni's (and our) favorite boorish, stinky, shameless Naco, the Betster. He's back, he's drunk, and, "we need to talk about our child. Now."
Having duly donned the gay apparel of a green insectoidal Luchador, Aldo is merrily flitting about the Bat Cave as the door buzzer sounds. He swaggers over to the door. He opens it. He backs up. Moni decks him...next!
Coni does not seem pleased to see Beto, yet he asserts his right as the father of her child to be there. She once again expresses her displeasure. His threat of violence to a lamp is thwarted by an untimely and apparently poisonous belch which almost causes the ladies to swoon. He orders Coni to the bedroom ans she weakly resists but follows him as Jaque looks on rendered almost speechless by the force that is Beto.
Meanwhile, the force that is Fury is up, rubbing his jaw as Moni berates him calling him a hypocrite, a little man, without shame. She compares him to Mauricio and Beto. Ouch! She orders him to take off his mask even as she offers to help. Poor Aldo. Doesn't Moni notice that he's shorter, lighter in weight, eyes don't match the fabric, and he's wearing Aldo's shoes? Nopis.
It looks like Beto may have won the point. He is on top of Coni pressing that point as she weakly protests consent. He's really not saying a lot but he's saying it well.
If she really wants him to leave, tell him and he will go. She whimpers a no, answers with a passionate kiss, pulling him closer into her space. Excuse me as I search for a cigarette.
It appears that Moni still isn't finished with our Little Bug. She rants, she fumes, once again she offers to help him off with his mask,
and yet again decks him. More or less satisfied for now, she storms out leaving a crumpled, likely befuddled, green heap in her wake.
Outside, a nervous Estrella paces in tight beige leotards covered by a very short skirt, and very high-heeled shoes, sort of skanky-chic. As Moni runs out Estre asks,"What happened? What did he say?" "Nada. No me dijo nada." Well it's not like the little guy had a lot of opportunity to speak. As I recall, Moni was doing pretty much all the talking.
Mao is home and he is angry. We can tell by the way his lower lip is curled in and he's sorta huffing. There's a determination in his stride and as a clincher, we hear ominous percussion. Believe me, I think we've seen him like this before, this is about 3+ angry for our big lunkhead.
In the bedroom, Jaqui, ever the good mother, sounds the alarm. Beto scurries for cover taking refuge in the bathroom. Mao storms in accompanied by suspenseful music and muted war drums. He brusquely dismisses Jaqui who was running interference for her daughter. Now allow me to observe here, either Coni has invested heavily in a supply of Febreze, or Mao's previous head injury damaged his cribiform plate resulting in severe olfactory agnosia. Heck, even I can smell Beto's spoor. Coni puts on a brave face and greets him,"Hola guapo." He asks if it's true that she's pregnant. She affirms it and then rather convincingly explains why of course the divorce is off. He applauds her performance, but he's heard things and he wants answers...now!
Carlos
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I burst into laughter when I read the title. Relished every word of this amazing recap. "The Arachnid Class of the Phylum Arthropoda". What a clever web you wove Carlos (sorry, I just couldn't resist)...
A great deal of angst and suffering and the deceptions continue unabated. Mau not even thinking to ask who else Coni was with defies logic however in keeping with our beloved galann's lack of thought process. I felt for Estrella who continues to glow as a soft luminescent light eminates from within her.
First "R&X" "surely the prescription for some cheerful entertainment". Absolutely! Lalo's return was most welcome - I love the Ximena and Lalo show. And what could be more promising than Rolu's brother? Can't wait to see who he is.
Judy, I always also enjoy reading your early comment - as you haven't posted, hope everything is all right?
Diana
A great deal of angst and suffering and the deceptions continue unabated. Mau not even thinking to ask who else Coni was with defies logic however in keeping with our beloved galann's lack of thought process. I felt for Estrella who continues to glow as a soft luminescent light eminates from within her.
First "R&X" "surely the prescription for some cheerful entertainment". Absolutely! Lalo's return was most welcome - I love the Ximena and Lalo show. And what could be more promising than Rolu's brother? Can't wait to see who he is.
Judy, I always also enjoy reading your early comment - as you haven't posted, hope everything is all right?
Diana
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: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM EST
Hi guys. Sorry to be late. "Stuff happens".
Yes, Carlos was quite clever with his Latin and his overall bug/Raid theme. And I love all his little personal touches..."Just kill me now", "buyer's remorse" (I remember that one!), "please mum" and his smooth transitions, my favorite being "We are whisked away...".
Transitions are always a biggie since the scenes flip back and forth so rapidly. Sometimes I just sit there at the keyboard and think "Now what do I say..."
Glad we have the prospect of Lalo and Rolu's brother to entertain us, as things have been a bit grim of late. And with cold dreary Winter weather, dark mornings and afternoons, we need some laughs!
Diana, I was so sorry to read how no one in your neighborhood volunteered to help you out with their snow blowers. Seeing a woman out there trying to deal with 12 inches of snow...all by herself...should melt the heart of the most hardened, I would think. But evidently not.
Glad you survived and made a wise decision to call for help.
Yes, Carlos was quite clever with his Latin and his overall bug/Raid theme. And I love all his little personal touches..."Just kill me now", "buyer's remorse" (I remember that one!), "please mum" and his smooth transitions, my favorite being "We are whisked away...".
Transitions are always a biggie since the scenes flip back and forth so rapidly. Sometimes I just sit there at the keyboard and think "Now what do I say..."
Glad we have the prospect of Lalo and Rolu's brother to entertain us, as things have been a bit grim of late. And with cold dreary Winter weather, dark mornings and afternoons, we need some laughs!
Diana, I was so sorry to read how no one in your neighborhood volunteered to help you out with their snow blowers. Seeing a woman out there trying to deal with 12 inches of snow...all by herself...should melt the heart of the most hardened, I would think. But evidently not.
Glad you survived and made a wise decision to call for help.
Oh, and I could be wrong on this but I thought "mandar a la goma" meant" toss off by the side of the road", in other words, "dump". But we'll wait for Jarocha's input on this. Thank God we have her!
Judy, if only my neighbors possessed a tiny piece of the heart and soul of you and the other wonderful recappers and commenters, the world would be a much nicer, kinder place.
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EST
Hahaha! I love all the entomological references. Your title is awesome and pretty much sums up the situation. I was wondering how you were going to handle the ad nauseum conversation between Mau and Moni. First, it was bo-o-o-oring, second, she spoke REALLY fast and was hard to understand, third, it was bo-o-o-oring.
Thank goodness for the impending arrival of Rolu's brother. This should make for some good comedy.
Once again this show doesn't keep us on the hook for long, did I see Estrella rip off Aldo's mask in the previews? And how is he going to explain his bloody nose to papa?
"Why the bitter rictus?"...that's got to be one of the best quotes ever. Our Jacqui's certainly got a way with words.
Mandar a la goma - we discussed this once during another telenovela. Hopefully Jarocha will weigh in, but I recall that there were two schools of thought. 1) Goma being rubber like the sole of one's shoe, so basically kicked aside. 2) Goma being like an eraser, so effectively erased from the picture. Your gum analogy also makes sense. Maybe someone will help us with the definitive answer. Whichever, our poor Estrella feels she was given the bum's rush. However, as adorable as she is, if I were the object of her affections I would be a bit put off by her enthusiasm. Aldo seems to think it's just fine, leading me once again to think they might be a good match in spite of their age difference.
Carlos, your editorial comments had me laughing throughout your recap and, like Diana, the laughter started when I read the title. Nice job amigo!! Plus I learned how to say German Shepherd in Spanish.
Thank goodness for the impending arrival of Rolu's brother. This should make for some good comedy.
Once again this show doesn't keep us on the hook for long, did I see Estrella rip off Aldo's mask in the previews? And how is he going to explain his bloody nose to papa?
"Why the bitter rictus?"...that's got to be one of the best quotes ever. Our Jacqui's certainly got a way with words.
Mandar a la goma - we discussed this once during another telenovela. Hopefully Jarocha will weigh in, but I recall that there were two schools of thought. 1) Goma being rubber like the sole of one's shoe, so basically kicked aside. 2) Goma being like an eraser, so effectively erased from the picture. Your gum analogy also makes sense. Maybe someone will help us with the definitive answer. Whichever, our poor Estrella feels she was given the bum's rush. However, as adorable as she is, if I were the object of her affections I would be a bit put off by her enthusiasm. Aldo seems to think it's just fine, leading me once again to think they might be a good match in spite of their age difference.
Carlos, your editorial comments had me laughing throughout your recap and, like Diana, the laughter started when I read the title. Nice job amigo!! Plus I learned how to say German Shepherd in Spanish.
Good morning Diana, Judy, and Sylvia. Thanks for the nice words, they make enduring last night's abundance of tedious chatter worth it.
Arthropoda is well represented in this show, what with Big Bug and Little Bug, The lady spiders, and Ximena's crabby marisco. It's amazing that after watching awhile, the green tights, mask, and cape seems perfectly logical and normal.
Diana, "clever web"... cute.
Judy, for your sake I hope M&M are pretty well talked out for awhile.
Sylvia, thanks to you and Judy for the help with "Me mandó a la goma." The intent was pretty clear but the literal meaning, not so.
Even with all the talk last night, I'm still loving this show. Doesn't Ximena sound sexy whenever she throws in a little English? I hope before the show is over, she gets to ride in a hot air balloon. Maybe with Lalo.
Carlos
Arthropoda is well represented in this show, what with Big Bug and Little Bug, The lady spiders, and Ximena's crabby marisco. It's amazing that after watching awhile, the green tights, mask, and cape seems perfectly logical and normal.
Diana, "clever web"... cute.
Judy, for your sake I hope M&M are pretty well talked out for awhile.
Sylvia, thanks to you and Judy for the help with "Me mandó a la goma." The intent was pretty clear but the literal meaning, not so.
Even with all the talk last night, I'm still loving this show. Doesn't Ximena sound sexy whenever she throws in a little English? I hope before the show is over, she gets to ride in a hot air balloon. Maybe with Lalo.
Carlos
Carlos, I really felt for you last night with the incessant and speedy yackety yack. Monita was really on a tear in a couple of scenes, some of her dialogue was bleeped out which made me wonder what she was saying. No matter, I couldn't understand her anyway and my CCs are still buggered up as I assume yours are.
Yes, Ximena is a dream. She has an unusual beauty about her and when she speaks English she pulls it off really well.
I enjoyed the scene with Jacqui and Jero. Something tells me she will be good for him. If he hooks up with her then he can dump that bad influence Oscar and maybe even save some money.
Again, awesome recap. One of your best Carlos. Thanks!
Yes, Ximena is a dream. She has an unusual beauty about her and when she speaks English she pulls it off really well.
I enjoyed the scene with Jacqui and Jero. Something tells me she will be good for him. If he hooks up with her then he can dump that bad influence Oscar and maybe even save some money.
Again, awesome recap. One of your best Carlos. Thanks!
Happened to look at the mess of notes on my computer desk and also wanted to mention "donned the gay apparel". You're so clever Dr. Carlos. Thanks for grace under boring pressure. And yes, let's hope I don't get more tedious conversations tonight. I have enough of those in real life!
Carlos, this was a truly inspired recap, and had me laughing throughout. Loved all the insect references, and my favorite line of all was "Now allow me to observe here, either Coni has invested heavily in a supply of Febreze, or Mao's previous head injury damaged his cribiform plate resulting in severe olfactory agnosia". LOL! (and I don't even know what half of those words mean).
I stupidly thought Rolu's brother's name was "Ermin", now I realize they were saying "Herman" as in "Hermano". Oh well.
The previews did look as if Aldo may be unmasked, so that should clear up a few things. Or not. They always tease us.
And I do hope they have hot air balloons.
I stupidly thought Rolu's brother's name was "Ermin", now I realize they were saying "Herman" as in "Hermano". Oh well.
The previews did look as if Aldo may be unmasked, so that should clear up a few things. Or not. They always tease us.
And I do hope they have hot air balloons.
Mike and I were wondering what could possibly be done to make this boooorrrring episode interesting. Carlos, you hit it out of the park! Starting with the title, perfect!
We missed lots of the dialog but could more or less tell what was going on by what little we did understand. Boy, when Monita gets crankin' her lips (and her words!) are a blur.
Let's hope Estrella unmasks Aldo tonight, and Beto falls out of the bathroom, and Coni falls off her high horse so we can get back to quickly resolved problems. The question remains, where will Rolu fall from next? I'm anxious to meet his brother. Maybe the actor will play both parts, Rolu and 'Herman'???
We missed lots of the dialog but could more or less tell what was going on by what little we did understand. Boy, when Monita gets crankin' her lips (and her words!) are a blur.
Let's hope Estrella unmasks Aldo tonight, and Beto falls out of the bathroom, and Coni falls off her high horse so we can get back to quickly resolved problems. The question remains, where will Rolu fall from next? I'm anxious to meet his brother. Maybe the actor will play both parts, Rolu and 'Herman'???
Hombre, thanks. You made me laugh too. I thought the same thing about Rolu's brother. In fact, I thought that maybe I had misunderstood Rolu about it being his brother.
I'm starting to feel a little bit sorry for Aldo. I wonder if he might be thinking that this grown up thing is not really all it's cracked up to be. Hmmm...getting to be with Estrella... nah... that's probably worth at least 2 beatings.
Of all the conversations, and there were a bunch, the most difficult for me was Beto and Costeño. Beto is sometimes difficult enough to understand sober.
Carlos
I'm starting to feel a little bit sorry for Aldo. I wonder if he might be thinking that this grown up thing is not really all it's cracked up to be. Hmmm...getting to be with Estrella... nah... that's probably worth at least 2 beatings.
Of all the conversations, and there were a bunch, the most difficult for me was Beto and Costeño. Beto is sometimes difficult enough to understand sober.
Carlos
Oh my gosh, so many gems, where do start???? Loved the bug theme indeed. Sylvia knows why especially. ;]
But there were so many other just incredible vocabulary that I would never even dream up. My mind just doesn't work that way.
Wonderful stuff, I don't need to see this even, recap much better.
I'll way in on the "goma," yes it's literally like "sent me to the rubber", meaning rubber soles of shoes, meaning sent walking on those rubber soles, as in walking away from whereever it is you were, including with someone in particular. Sylvia has it right.
"the big green beneficial insect" loved this and dullard as that is the unspoken thought I have had of him. And yes, boring...
Thanks Doc Carlos for cheering us up a bit today!!!
But there were so many other just incredible vocabulary that I would never even dream up. My mind just doesn't work that way.
Wonderful stuff, I don't need to see this even, recap much better.
I'll way in on the "goma," yes it's literally like "sent me to the rubber", meaning rubber soles of shoes, meaning sent walking on those rubber soles, as in walking away from whereever it is you were, including with someone in particular. Sylvia has it right.
"the big green beneficial insect" loved this and dullard as that is the unspoken thought I have had of him. And yes, boring...
Thanks Doc Carlos for cheering us up a bit today!!!
Oh and while we are at it, not to remove said cheer, but I came across this today, and it's just another example of why corruption is so rampant in Mexico and other "poorer" countries. Folks really have no choice and the mob is better off than the govern't. So, kids, think of this - anytime you do drugs, you are feeding these goons.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126149866534701603.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us#printMode
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126149866534701603.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us#printMode
Emelia, thanks. It's comforting to know that my suffering wasn't in vain and that I wasn't alone in my misery. I couldn't believe how happy I was to see Jero of all people. From her conversations with him and with Coni, it's clear that she's aware of what a sleaze he is and is OK with it.
Kris, I'm so glad I was able to strike a chord. As a Boy Scout, I made a bug collection for a merit badge and really developed an interest in entomology. Last night I was ready to throw a net over Mao, put him in a jar with carbon tetrachloride, then mount him in a box with a giant pin through his thorax. I'm not sure he and Moni are meant for one another. They'll probably bore each other to death.
Carlos
Kris, I'm so glad I was able to strike a chord. As a Boy Scout, I made a bug collection for a merit badge and really developed an interest in entomology. Last night I was ready to throw a net over Mao, put him in a jar with carbon tetrachloride, then mount him in a box with a giant pin through his thorax. I'm not sure he and Moni are meant for one another. They'll probably bore each other to death.
Carlos
Carlos what a great recap. I haven't seen the episode again because I was out with my parents all day since it was their anniversary but you did a great job recapping it. I could imagine everything thanks to your descriptions. Even Mau and Moni's conversations.
Loved you calling Mau a big bug, he does look like one!
About "Mandar a la goma" it can mean to dump someone like Judy says or to be kicked aside as Sylvia explained. There's also "¡Vete a la goma!" wich is a way of saying "Go to hell" equal to "Vete al diablo", you can say "¡la goma!" or "!la goma que¡" wich means something like "to hell with that!". And here in Veracruz the kids use "ala goma" (the first "a" is heavily pronounced like "aaaahla") it's something like when you are very impresed or surprised and say "Oooh!"
Jarocha
Loved you calling Mau a big bug, he does look like one!
About "Mandar a la goma" it can mean to dump someone like Judy says or to be kicked aside as Sylvia explained. There's also "¡Vete a la goma!" wich is a way of saying "Go to hell" equal to "Vete al diablo", you can say "¡la goma!" or "!la goma que¡" wich means something like "to hell with that!". And here in Veracruz the kids use "ala goma" (the first "a" is heavily pronounced like "aaaahla") it's something like when you are very impresed or surprised and say "Oooh!"
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 5:45:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 5:45:00 PM EST
Carlos, much obliged, Kind Sir, for another triumphant recap. I particularly like "insectual gaze" which I'm going to try on Emilia and see what results I get from that.
Your bug theme plus the MF's costume, the mask especially, reminded me of the Chronophage atop the Corpus Clock at Cambridge. Google away, y'all.
Herman and Ermine. There were such a pair up my paternal line, twin brothers born in the 1880s. Herman was still born. Ermine became a physician but was banished to Ohio for an unpardonable sin involving his nurse. True story.
I'm still amazed that you good folks who turn out the recaps can comprehend the rapid fire speech. I can only hope to eventually achieve such proficiency.
Ain't it cool when Ximena sprinles a little Inglis in her speech?
Kris, thanks for the link though a terrible story. I trust the Mexican Navy and Marines will find inspiration to avenge this gutless, criminal act.
Jarocha, you are a treasure to us all!
Your bug theme plus the MF's costume, the mask especially, reminded me of the Chronophage atop the Corpus Clock at Cambridge. Google away, y'all.
Herman and Ermine. There were such a pair up my paternal line, twin brothers born in the 1880s. Herman was still born. Ermine became a physician but was banished to Ohio for an unpardonable sin involving his nurse. True story.
I'm still amazed that you good folks who turn out the recaps can comprehend the rapid fire speech. I can only hope to eventually achieve such proficiency.
Ain't it cool when Ximena sprinles a little Inglis in her speech?
Kris, thanks for the link though a terrible story. I trust the Mexican Navy and Marines will find inspiration to avenge this gutless, criminal act.
Jarocha, you are a treasure to us all!
Thanks Mike and Jarocha. I know we recappers all share one thing in common and that is, your enjoyment and appreciation is our reward. I know I cross my fingers each week before I touch the publish post box hoping that it's accurate, but above all, entertaining.
Kris, that article is horrifying and that is going on not all that far from where we live; more and more these things are spilling across the border.
Let me remind you of my offer of Bonnie Belle calendars to you guys. No cost, no strings, just 12mos. of an aging but still beautiful dog. The picture at the right is a proof of the cover sent to me by the printer today. Just send a mailing address to:
carlosloma@att.net
I specifically ordered a few extras for my friends here.
You know, I didn't even get to the previews last night. So Little Bug is unmasked? Should be fun.
Thanks again everyone,
Carlos
Kris, that article is horrifying and that is going on not all that far from where we live; more and more these things are spilling across the border.
Let me remind you of my offer of Bonnie Belle calendars to you guys. No cost, no strings, just 12mos. of an aging but still beautiful dog. The picture at the right is a proof of the cover sent to me by the printer today. Just send a mailing address to:
carlosloma@att.net
I specifically ordered a few extras for my friends here.
You know, I didn't even get to the previews last night. So Little Bug is unmasked? Should be fun.
Thanks again everyone,
Carlos
Mike, I'll let you in on a little recap secret. Body language goes a LONG way in helping out with the translations.
Thanks again Jarocha. We certainly rely on your always fascinating tutorials.
Thanks again Jarocha. We certainly rely on your always fascinating tutorials.
Mike, that Chronophage is cool! Thanks for the link.
That story about the killings in Mexico is tragic. I have been following the story but hadn't heard about the poor family until I read Kris's link. Of course it's all over the news now. Sometimes humans sadden me deeply.
That story about the killings in Mexico is tragic. I have been following the story but hadn't heard about the poor family until I read Kris's link. Of course it's all over the news now. Sometimes humans sadden me deeply.
Gancho (Is it alright if I call you Kris?): The story you posted was so sad. Yesterday I was watching the burial of the young navy officer on the news, his name was Melquisedet Angulo, they had a segment for him and his heroic death during the battle against Arturo Bertrán Leyva's cartel in Tabasco. It's so sad that now his family has fallen victim of those monsters. I pray for those organizations to be stopped so we could all have some peace of mind and complete security one day.
Jarocha
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: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:39:00 PM EST
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