If Colombians find out you are a gringo will they treat you different?

vicshere says on Oct 31, 2006, 14:33:

of course your treated different...probably blonde...blue eyes....your tall....have money have a job have a house have a car......and the best Spanish you have your stuck with an accent....of course they look at you different....my wife asks for a price its one thing I ask for the price and its always more...even after almost 5 years..cant shake the accent


listo
"con mucho gusto"
Vic

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juancegomez says on Oct 31, 2006, 14:36:

njtea5 Well, it will likely vary a bit depending on where you go, who you hang around with and how good your Spanish is, but I don't think that most Colombians will treat you that much differently. They probably won't treat you *exactly* like a Colombian, obviously.

But other than the chance of a taxi driver or two trying to hike up prices, or possibly a slightly higher interest in you from any random robber (or worse, if you're unlucky enough or don't take safety measures, like keeping a low profile), I don't see it making that big of a difference with the general population.

They'll see that you're a foreigner easily enough, and at most may make some random comment about the U.S. and so on, but not much else. That's what I'd say.

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goin_south says on Oct 31, 2006, 15:08:

njtea5 Of course, people in the market place are out to make a buck and more so yours, if they think you are gringo. But, in general, in mingling with the people, you are going to have an enjoyable time.

I am not flashy, (or pasty.) (other than my Mr.T starter kit) I wear no jewelry whatsoever. Mostly bluejeans and T-shirts. By and large people have always been very, very kind and cordial to me and my second-grade spanish. Only three trips, but so far, it's all been good.

Of course, I am not going to Samaniego, either. Or, Putamayo, or Remolina or La Union.

"No hay tal cosa, como ' español perfecto '."

Colombia es

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goin_south says on Oct 31, 2006, 16:47:

Just a thought: PBH? it's a tough crowd. You likely won't have to deal with anything in Colombia, like what you might run into here. Although this forum is 'about Colombia', the way this crowd writes and rants and disparages, is nothing representative of the Colombia you likely will experience.

In Colombia, you will generally be dealt with, with lots of respect, as long as you don't go where you shouldn't be. And, I doubt your cousins are going to take you where you shouldn't be. The purpose of your trip is to have fun, right?

Colombia es

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arthur brode says on Oct 31, 2006, 17:20:

no,they will most likely treat you better you can reveal your nationality and not have any negative consequences because most Colombians like north americans(dont ask me why)Personally,to be on the safe side,i always say iam from somewhere else because iam ashamed to be north american due to the fact that they get a bad reputation(especially with women) wherever they go,much more than any other nationality.and a lot of people in other countries despise them.can you blame them?look who they pick to run their country.slowly but surely as more north americans infest Colombia the resentment towards them will grow.

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morphus says on Oct 31, 2006, 17:57:

In Medellin, nobody really cares if you're a foreigner. I would say about 1 in 30 taxi drivers might ask you where you are from. Even in remote areas and small towns, nobody seems to care. The friendliest Colombians tend to be the ones that used to live in the U.S. They usually walk up and say hello.

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njtea5 says on Oct 31, 2006, 18:46:

Arthur I as well dislike Bush I actually hate him and most north americans do, his approval rate is horriable.. Please stop disrepecting, I am not ashamed of where i am from I am from New York, and I cant wait to go to Colombia and visit the culture not infest homey just have a good time and stay out of trouble, is that ok?

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utopiacowboy says on Oct 31, 2006, 19:21:

I always tell them that I am from Nairobi, Kenya.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Oct 31, 2006, 19:51:

I thought you were a teenage lesbian that likes to smoke mary jane behind the school?

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arthur brode says on Oct 31, 2006, 20:08:

me too .

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Robert Jorge says on Nov 1, 2006, 00:21:

Holy crap. Arthur Brode, what is your deal? If you are ashamed of being North American, move! It aint' hard as a North American. I will totally ignore the political shit ... but jeepers. It is amazing how some people who live in the evil US, hate the US, but enjoy the freedom to be able to say that, and continue to reside in the horrible US. Get the hell out if you are that passionate and ashamed of being in North America.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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goin_south says on Nov 1, 2006, 00:24:

he did

Colombia es

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panthdave says on Nov 1, 2006, 02:43:

Medellin Treated Great...Be there tomorrow night.. Did not see at all any political bashing with Bush..I will be in Medellin for the weekend for another round with my friends.. Met some great friends in Medellin..and also many who use to live in Miami and New York..Get in the party crowd really have a great time.. When they ask where I am from I say Miami and lived there for now 25 years which I have..and won't lie..I would say the worse is Argentina I was treated with stupid looks and remarks..but mostly over our government..and war..They don't like I am American oh well I am what I am...Be yourself unless your an asshole which I have seen some American guys think just because they have a few bucks they can push everybody around..that will not work.. Colombians who I know have respect for themselves and love there city and Country which you should too..taking governments out and politics out.. I love my country United States which I considered lucky and was given many opportunites which many people in this world did not have..The people who can take out politics and government policies and judge you on who you are and not where your from are the ones to hang out with which I have met many awesome colombians who do that..Yes if you go down there just to buy pussy and snort Coca..yes they might judge you in a different way..Go down try to make some friends and go partying you will have a great time.. Stay away from the drugs and hoar houses unless your really horny then not bad to get a quickie but don't make a normal thing.. Trust me colombian guys if they get real estoy calliente they will go to a nice massage/brothel to get a quickie.After meeting new friends you will meet many normal girls..because they are not shy and are very friendly but don't go for the kill right away take it slow and let the colombian woman make the move..Just a hint has been working for me.. Woman are beautiful and hot and will take care of you but watch out they know the game very well..if they know your a American(I like to not use Gringo) and new to colombia some will take advantage of your status..which I am not talking about hanging out with a couple of girls in a nightclub and you buy the drinks which is not bad because you do the same in the States anyways..I am talking about things that go further than that..

Don't lie where your from..Have respect for yourself and others will respect you..

panthdave Miami

panthdave Miami

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miamimike says on Nov 1, 2006, 03:01:

There are two Price Standards In Colombia One for Colombians, One for NorthAmericans or Canadians. Any one who claims diffent has his head buried 2 feet below the sand in the year 2006! WHen it comes to Taxis,Real estate services, professional services(legal, medical ect)or even ordinary services like Laundry or Cleaning services, the prices go up the farther north of the Border you are from. I have observed this even when prices were posted! Otherwise then this Blatant Price Gouging, you are treated well! :)


PS-When you are in the Airport, go to that customer service area and you can a concrete price on the Taxi fare on how much it will cost to exactly where you are going!

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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panthdave says on Nov 1, 2006, 03:19:

Correcto Mike Two Prices Forgot about that Thats why I have my colombian friends do the talking..but you know what I have learned to say no to if the price is too high..Learning more each time I go down..I learned from mistakes.. Now give me the correct price or take a hike I say...Mike when you going down..

I am leaving tomorrow night for the weekend...in Medellin..also will be down for Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years..

Thanksgiving sounds strange but having Thanksgiving dinner in Medellin with a few friends..

panthdave Miami

panthdave Miami

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miamimike says on Nov 1, 2006, 03:32:

Panthdave not sure when I am going down next time as I will be going for some medical procedures I am currently exploring. It will be to Bogota! Thats a ggod idea to leave the price negotiating up to your Colombian friends! Its amazing how much their negotiating can lower a price LOL! Several years ago I let a friend set a price for a Taxi we were catching: I stood off the street out of sight in a Doorway while my Ladyfriend set the price, when she had it set, she waved to me to come and get in the Taxi with her, which I did! I then noticed the taxi driver glaring at me in his rear view mirror! LOL We only went a few hundred yards down the street when he pulled over to the curb, jammed on his brakes and told us to get out! He was so angry he wasn't able to UP the fare on a Gringo he tossed us out of his Taxi! We were doubled over from laughter! LOL

A Few seconds later we caught another Taxi for the Cheap(colombian) rate! Didn't even get tossed out! LOL

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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elmodefoque says on Nov 1, 2006, 05:17:

I tried to stay away from I try to stay away from social issues, I prefer to discuss things I know best, hookers, burritas, booze and toilets.
In this case I'll give you a bird’s eye view from a native that travels both Colombian worlds. The HAVES a and the HAVE-NOTS (mondaos). The HAVES or middle class/rich Colombians simply ADORE gringos. If you accept a dinner invitation or any invitation is concidered a great honor for the entire family. You’ll be seated next to the loveliest young ladies in the family. She will speak to you in her very cute broken English about her trip to Orlando and Miami. Lots of toast will be made and by the end of the night good chance you’ll get to second base with that lovely senorita. Second base? your finger up her hairy monster. “Hey! But I look like dork� no problem! the dorkier the better in Colombians high society.
The HAVE-NOTS (mondaos) or poor folks could not give a rats ass about your gringo ass, and they aint gonna invite you anywhere cus they aint got enough money to eat, never mind feed your fat ass. If they could get away with charging you more, damn right they gonna do it.
My 2 cents worth, now can we talk about hookers please

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 06:12:

This is really funny. I love watching these type of threads. By the way, Mr. Brode has a right to hate the U.S.. I personally Love the U.S. and all it has to offer. I love the People in the U.S. they are Americans that are immigrants or descendents of immigrants of every country including colombia. Hate it or love it. Colombia is a beautiful country. But so is the U.S.A. Hate or love it people come to the U.S. from all over the world to make a better life for themselves. Hate it or not people generally don't charge you more if you have an accent or are not a North American.

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elmodefoque says on Nov 1, 2006, 06:23:

Hi swim, I guess you never Hi swim, I guess you've never taken a taxi from JFK to Manhattan. Good chance your cabbie is gonna to be a guy wearing a towel on his head and looks just like Osama Bin Laden. Once he notices a slight foreign accent, worst than his, he’s gonna take you to Manhattan, via Boston, Mass. Total Fair will be close to 3 thousand dollars.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 06:48:

Actually I have taken a Taxi many times from Manhattan to JFK Laguardia and even Macarthur in Long Island. The key word is generally. Sorry to say but there is no perfect society. however things such as what we are threading about are less likely to happen In the U.S.A (especially in New York where i am now by the way. Long Island to be exact). The fact remains that there are so many different people living together living apart speaking Spanish, Italian, Chinese and so forth and regul.ations against discrimination of any sort that people try not to discriminate even when they want to because there is a price to pay. We all know as the saying goes that in the U.S. you can indict a ham sandwich. Any regulations like that in other countries like Colombia go unenforced. thats why i 10 year old can by a bottle of rum if he says its for his father or cigarettes or any other thing. he/she doesn't even have to say it's for his father. By the way anyone living in the NYC area Lets meet, have drinks, good food.

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 06:54:

Well Said. Who's up for some good eats in New York?

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 07:03:

I'm giving the invitation. I'm doing the Buying. $2 lunch or whatever.

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jbone says on Nov 1, 2006, 07:19:

Mike's being nice, I count as many as 5 different prices 1. Lowest price is for family.
2. Next lowest is for close friends and business associates.
3. Next best is for Colombians in general.
4. Next to the highest is for foreigners.
5. The skys the limit highest price is "reserved" exclusively for Gringos and folks from Canada.

I'm not complaining, because I usually have a good sense for value and I enjoy the give and take in bargaining.
If I were Colombian, I too would follow the five tier price plan. It's served them well for hundreds of years.

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 07:35:

Weekends are usually better for me as I don't have anyone to watch my daughter at the Moment. However there is allways a way to work these things out so A Monday or Tuesday will be fine. My contact info is Swinn88 at hotmail.com or Swinn88 at yahoo.com. Should I list my cell #?

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Swinn88 says on Nov 1, 2006, 07:52:

JaJaja It's a deal
JaJaja It's a deal

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elmodefoque says on Nov 1, 2006, 08:25:

Hey dongringo, if you’re ever in NYC you gotta give me a call. Right now I’m facing family crisis, my day is about to check out and if he does, I’m gonna need a couple dozen gin and tonic.

let's talk about hookers

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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miamimike says on Nov 1, 2006, 11:03:

JBONE-I would concur with you on the 5 Tier Pricing . Lowest price is for family.
2. Next lowest is for close friends and business associates.
3. Next best is for Colombians in general.
4. Next to the highest is for foreigners.
5. The skys the limit highest price is "reserved" exclusively for Gringos and folks from Canada.

I'm not complaining, because I usually have a good sense for value and I enjoy the give and take in bargaining.
If I were Colombian, I too would follow the five tier price plan. It's served them well for hundreds of years.

By jbone at Wed, 11/01/2006 - 15:19 | reply

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You are spot on! I have my ladyfriend do all my Neogotiating and only get involved after the price is set if I do at all! Currently I am looking at needing some Medical Procedures and here's an example of the 2 Tier pricing you mention. When I called several months and spoke to the Bogota Doctor involved, I received what I thought appeared to be a fair price, Reletive to US Prices. Then I asked my Ladyfriend to personally visit the Same Doc and get a price for her "Brother" who would be traveling to Col for the procedure. She being a Doctor herself, can't be fooled! What a shock, it was several $100 cheaper like $600. What you say then is True as far as family receiving the Best and Lowest Price. This was Proof, plain as day! This was one of the few times I let my guard down, assuming the Two Tier pricing wasn't structured into the Medical Community. How Wrong I was! By several Hundreds of Dollars! She is constantly amazed when she visits here in the US where the prices are as marked for everybody with no price change due to nationality,,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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Cerealkiller says on Nov 1, 2006, 13:08:

I do think you're treated differently. If youre in Cartagena chances are anything you buy will be at least twice as expensive as it is for locals. If you go to Medellin, and this is a true story, being a gringo makes you more desirable for girls. I met this one guy there -from medellin- who had lived in the states, pretty decent English and went clubbing with his gringo pals, when girls saw him speaking Spanish and stuff they wouldn't want him anymore so he started telling them he was american and always picked up girls...go figure, and he was the better looking one...In bogota, I wouldnt know, been here for too long now to give an unbias account...
So yes, you will be treated differently, there is no doubt about it.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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pedro says on Nov 1, 2006, 15:36:

Absolutely, you get treated differently.

I went to a couple of different medical centres in Bogota. You register at the reception and then they call out your name a bit later. To all the Colombians, the reception called out their regular name, Andres Gomez or whatever. For me, they called out "Don Peter".

Now, I am not especially old or distinguished, so I am not sure why I got that courtesy and others like older guys in suits, mature women etc did not get called the same way? Oh yeah, maybe because I was the only extranjero in the room!

que nota!

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Robert Jorge says on Nov 1, 2006, 20:23:

Alright Elmo ... let's talk hookers. I know nothing about them from personal experience, but I am facinated. I heard in Villavicencio, you can go to a whiskeria, and get a friend for the evening for 20.000 pesos. I don't know if that is accurate, or if there is a different price for gringos, but that seems pretty cheap to me. I heard you just go in, you make friends with one, and then pay an extra bar tab. Then, they take you to their apartment - which is on the property. Does this sound accurate?

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Nov 1, 2006, 22:13:

each pig has a different price cobrar segun el marrano (charge according to the pig) is a time-honoured Colombian custom. Large, pink pigs are the most expensive, because they a) don't know enough Spanish to haggle b)don't know the prices or c) (the best reason of them all) can be bled through the nose.

A multi-tier price system exists and is thriving in all Colombian cities. It's not created just to bleed the gringos, though. People in poorer barrios pay less for EVERYTHING, including their food at the corner market. I'm sure this is not unique to Colombia, though.

Cheers,
Desi


«Sé que los seres humanos y los peces podrán coexistir en paz». ( George W. Bush, Saginaw 29-09-00)

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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rrivas says on Nov 2, 2006, 16:17:

You will be treated better Since there are lots of colombian stereotypes, we treat foreigners as best as we can.

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kdewell says on Nov 2, 2006, 17:19:

i am not gonna lie, you will be treated different. i was in cali for 2 months this past summer and i am a blonde haired, blue eyed, 19 year old. i was NEVER treated poorly. and aside from the occasional hollar, they are completely polite and wonderful. i had an amazing time. i was visiting a foreign exchange student and i stayed with her family. everything is really amazing there and of course if you are going to see family (i think it said that in a previous post) they will be able to introduce you to people. i think that helps a lot because you have connections. and you will be treated differently only because they get VERY excited to meet someone from the USA! haha. really. they ask a hundred questions and will be very excited to show you the way they live. dancing and partying included.

<3 whitney

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jinksmiester says on Nov 4, 2006, 04:24:

best bet is to let your cousins barter prices for taxis etc..im married to a colombian lady and she is constantly on guard for someone looking to rip me off.. bieng blonde and canadian its easy to see im not colombian...yes if they think you don,t know any better the price will be higher.never the less ive met a lot of great hounorable people in colombia....people with good family values.if you give respect you will get it back....have a great time!

A man is not old until regret takes the place of dreams

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elmodefoque says on Nov 6, 2006, 08:21:

Colombian community gathers to celebrate a most joyful event, the landing of a gringo by one of their local girls. A procession followed by prayers for those mothers and their unwed daughter’s also seeking el Principe azul from over seas.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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utopiacowboy says on Nov 6, 2006, 09:55:

You're actually a subversive, Elmo.

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elmodefoque says on Nov 6, 2006, 11:00:

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over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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goin_south says on Nov 6, 2006, 12:38:

it's like an up-side-down insurgent

Colombia es

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utopiacowboy says on Nov 6, 2006, 18:08:

Elmo, you sly dog, in a few lines you manage to stick it to both the Colombianos and the gringos. That's subversive!

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elmodefoque says on Nov 8, 2006, 05:18:

You guys don’t believe me? This picture was taken most likely in Antioquia, Pereira, not sure but definitely in the interior of Colombia. The processions and prayer are always scheduled soon after the gringos departure. Ask any of the girls here. They’re gonna deny it of course.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 8, 2006, 14:27:

Yes Elmo we do that, i still remember mine, and i remembered too in the party we have a little voodoo doll, this resemble a Colombiano specially an indio corroncho type, we burn it at the end of the party or ceremony, the meaning of this is to protect our sisters or daughters for something like that coming near us :P

engage brain before opening mouth

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Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 8, 2006, 14:35:

Paying more I know it makes Rubito's eye capilaries burst, but I really don't give a shit if someone "gets it over" on me to the tune of the rounding error on a taxi fare.

Look, I'm a freakin' gringo who makes more in a day than most of them make in a month. There's no justice in that, either, I'm just a lucky SOB who won the citizenship lottery when I was born. Why be cheap, unless you need every penny to survive like a taxi driver with 4 kids does. Bleed me a little, I can take it.

That said, when truly bargaining for things at prices that matter, I can give the stink-eye and walk away just like the best of them.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Nov 8, 2006, 14:45:

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goin_south says on Nov 8, 2006, 15:25:

to quote : "He got out of line, and we shot him"_____roofus

"Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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goin_south says on Nov 8, 2006, 17:44:

he went mad....and we shot him? He got drunk? and we shot him?
He got crazy, and we shot him?
Paraphrazing...


"Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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goin_south says on Nov 8, 2006, 22:14:

simple curiosity, Rubito (other than getting laid), what were you doing in Colombia as a teenager?

"Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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elmodefoque says on Nov 9, 2006, 04:47:

You think you had it bad, how about an Indian village in la guajira where the only place you were gonna shove your ding dong into was a burra. We had no colombianas up that way and them Indian girls did not give it up until you came up with 27 goats.
Now my early teen years (11 to) in NYC were the greatest times of my life. I banged so many broads I nearly wore out my ding dong before the age of 20. I could not walk down Manhattan Streets with out Puerto Rican and gringa girls chasing me down for a piece of my young ass.
Guys, Winnipig and sashcanwahn, never hear of those fuking places, they sound coooollllldddddd and inhabited by thousands of moose.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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elmodefoque says on Nov 9, 2006, 11:06:

Hey rubito, check this out, we never have vaginal sex with burras, we only have anal sex. Sometimes, if no burritA is available we do a burrO up the wazzoo. We prefer not doing burros cus they like to kick you in the nuts and the whole idea of doing another guy is a little sickening. I got kicked by a burro and after that, never again.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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elmodefoque says on Nov 9, 2006, 11:46:

"Yes Elmo we do that, i still remember mine, and i remembered too in the party we have a little voodoo doll, this resemble a Colombiano specially an indio corroncho type, we burn it at the end of the party or ceremony, the meaning of this is to protect our sisters or daughters for something like that coming near us :P" BY KAT


YOU SEE!!! And you guys thought I was making things up. Our lovely kat1 is a very typical colombiana. Ok, you might think she’s only being sarcastic, but guess what, she’s NOT and I know this cus I’ve seen it in my own family. My upper middle class aunt puts a glass of holy water on top of a picture of a gringo (looks just like morphus) and places it under my beautiful light skin prima’s (cousin) bed , is suppose to attract potential suitors from overseas. At the other end (feet) she’s got a tiny dark Indian looking doll (looks like me) with a long needle shoved between the eyes, is meant to ward off guys like me, just as lovely Kat described. The odd thing, this very pretty blanquita prima of mine was crazy about me, but we were never left alone in the house cuz they knew if given a chance I would porked the crap outta her and made her squeal like a pig. And since my entire family knows I had sex with burras, they didn’t want me anywhere near her, nevermind screw her.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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goin_south says on Nov 9, 2006, 12:05:

and another one bites the dust.

"Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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utopiacowboy says on Nov 9, 2006, 14:11:

How about being married to your own aunt? One of my wife's dead husband's brothers is married to his aunt. You can basically do anything in Colombia.

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goin_south says on Nov 9, 2006, 15:27:

I think this needs a new post.... finish the sentence: "IF COLOMBIANS FIND OUT THAT YOU ARE A GRINGO,
THEN ________________________________.

Colombia es

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 9, 2006, 15:48:

YEP, God bless morphus, death to Indians... Elmo I am glad you understand our culture

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pedro says on Nov 9, 2006, 17:11:

Ah, interesting My upper middle class aunt puts a glass of holy water on top of a picture of a gringo (looks just like morphus) and places it under my beautiful light skin prima’s (cousin) bed , is suppose to attract potential suitors from overseas.
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Ah, interesting.

And in Colombian childrens' bedtime stories, the handsome prince gets around in shorts and sandals, and dances the funky chicken?

que nota!

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utopiacowboy says on Nov 9, 2006, 17:43:

Roofus is right. They have a whole town named after the gringo princes, El Pueblo de los Pendejos.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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morphus says on Nov 9, 2006, 18:14:

? "IF COLOMBIANS FIND OUT THAT YOU ARE A GRINGO,
THEN ________________________________."

A. they will want to be your friend
B. they will avoid you
C. you will get robbed
D. all of the above

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goin_south says on Nov 9, 2006, 18:27:

Roofus might be right, but he died by his own words. (Sh)It Happens on PBH: Get Mad, and then you get shot.
May he and Gringodiego rest in PBsH peace.

Colombia es

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. says on Nov 10, 2006, 00:58:

Just lower and middle Colombian class are able to eat all the rubish coming from Yankies. Just estrato 5 & 6 look at them as normal joes who come to Colombia to have some fun. Colombian have a little bit of more respect for people coming from Europe, this is because they do not talk so much rubish, do not like showing off, and are highly inteligents and educated!.

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goin_south says on Nov 10, 2006, 03:44:

oh, really? "Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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. says on Nov 10, 2006, 03:45:

Jumping, jumping, the frog is jumping out!

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goin_south says on Nov 10, 2006, 22:03:

You mean like all those European Soccer studs? "...people coming from Europe, this is because they do not talk so much rubish, do not like showing off, and are highly inteligents and educated!."

Juanpbadillo, I am only assuming you are, of course, 'upper crust' colombiano.

Colombia es

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rocinante says on Nov 11, 2006, 21:58:

"5. The skys the limit highest price is "reserved" exclusively for Gringos and folks from Canada."

In Colombia gringos include Canadians, Europeans, Italians, Australians, etc... It's actually easier to say who's not a gringo. If you are Indian or Asian(Chino) or from Latin America you're not a gringo in the eyes of the Colombian. Everywhere else is pretty much gringolandia.

I'm constantly with locals (Estrato 2) and they handle all the prices. I think the fascination with gringos is with the higher class (read: more materialistic) people. In my experience, los pobres really don't give a crap about gringos - in other words they are not starry eyed and enamored - they're pretty indifferent actually. Even in the tourist areas of Medellín.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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goin_south says on Nov 11, 2006, 22:11:

Is Italy still in Europe? or, has it moved? "Tengo mucha compasión para los Italianos."

Colombia es

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rocinante says on Nov 11, 2006, 22:28:

se mudó Tengo mucha compasión para los sabelotodos

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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goin_south says on Nov 11, 2006, 22:37:

"Ask any of the girls here. They're gonna deny it, of course." ?

then why ask? elmo?

"Tengo mucha compasión para el loro."

Colombia es

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rocinante says on Nov 11, 2006, 22:41:

Rubes you up for Monday? Elmo? Morph? Everyone is in the US I think.....

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

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Cerealkiller says on Nov 12, 2006, 20:37:

Id have to agree with Juanp, I have seen it a lot of times when I go clubbing and when I go to bars with friends and you find Americans partying with girls that wouldn't be there otherwise, because its obvious that they are "lobas", and so the gringo is made fun of all the time, because he cant even pull a classy chica...I have seen it, I have heard it and I know its true. At uni, people make fun of international students because "If you see the loba in estrato 6, chances are she's banging a stupid gringo"... or an old man...or an old gringo. I think thats a very widespread perception amongst young people in the higher stratos...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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johnarizona says on Nov 13, 2006, 19:47:

so they call people names and make fun of international students....wow, they must be all that at the clubs.

Sounds like the gringo is lucky he can't pull one of these classy chicas.

Much like outside Colombia, inside the ones that think they are the shit...really are the shit too. Where's my loba?

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goin_south says on Nov 13, 2006, 21:51:

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Colombia es

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goin_south says on Nov 13, 2006, 21:51:

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Colombia es

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goin_south says on Nov 13, 2006, 21:53:

Maybe that is because "los pobres really don't give a crap about gringos - in other words they are not starry eyed and enamored - they're pretty indifferent actually."

Maybe that is because their self-image is a bit lower and they think a gringo is a person they can not have a relationship with, so why show any interest? Or in other words, maybe the difference in class or estata, is that some see it as potential, and others in lower estatas might feel intimidated by a gringo.

Colombia es

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utopiacowboy says on Nov 13, 2006, 22:12:

I really think they are indifferent and rightly so. Why should they give a rat's ass just because some pasty fat stupid foreigners show up for some cheap sex tourism?

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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johnarizona says on Nov 15, 2006, 15:07:

I dont know why but they seem to be all noticing and commenting. Weird huh? I was in asia in the 70's though and they really freaked out if they saw a white person, I did really think too many people noticed me in colombia and I certainly didnt get swamped by girls...but hey I have aged a bit.

The obession with the word Pasty is hilarious on this website.

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scotty says on Nov 15, 2006, 21:05:

nice people I have never been to Medellin, however i have traveled to Cali and Bogota and the people I came in contact with always treated me very polite. There are jerks any where you go in the world including Colombia but I have never had a problem with the population. In fact i think Colombians for the most part are much friendlier than Americans.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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goin_south says on Nov 15, 2006, 22:07:

I gotta agree, with whome limited in my travels so far, only three trips to Colombia, but all "the people I came in contact with always treated me very politely...I think Colombians for the most part are ... friendlier than Americans."
With the exception of Acadiana... I think it (Acadiana) is the last place on earth, where even if you are a stanger, and ride through any neighborhood, three people, if not just about everyone you see is going to be waving at your ass like they know you.

Colombia es

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