More Idiot Gringos

paisa29 says on Aug 14, 2006, 11:39:

reading this, now I think you are not Gringoinbogota.

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ColombianitaintheUSA says on Aug 14, 2006, 12:16:

Isn't Colombians super?!!! oh yes, we are....damn, I am so proud of being one of them... and your kind words and warm feeling towards my people made my day....just made my day. Thank you very much for seeing the beauty in our simply lifes.
Foreigns that go there to bragg about their posessions have no idea how poor they are compare to others, they are shallow and vain when the humble ones are full of spirit and rich in values.
Much Love.
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toneloc24 says on Aug 14, 2006, 12:21:

Gotta agree Gonna sound pretty blunt and mean-spirited, but I do hope the kidnappings commence. ESPECIALLY in Medellin. Especially in the sex tourist industry. Sounds like the ignorance of San José, Costa Rica is headed further south.

Along those same lines as your experiences, it's one of the reasons that Cartagena is one of my least favorite cities in Colombia. I have a buddy who travels with me, who kinda likes the gringo haunts. Me, I could care less if I speak English for 5 minutes in Colombia. And when I do, it's generally with a Colombian who wants the practice. I've met some cool folks, but the majority of these dudes generally have little Spanish skills and no interest in Colombia culture (ex. food, music, social climate, history, local customs, etc.) other than the women. Why in the hell would I want to be around that on my vacation? And present them to my friends? Yeah, right.

My best experiences in Colombia are generally hanging with my Colombian friends at their houses and in their neighborhoods. When we do go out for the night, it's generally to local establishments off the tourist path. Works best for me in Barranquilla.

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Crazy4Cali says on Aug 14, 2006, 13:10:

de moda I'd want to know what Goodwill he shops to find a Members Only jacket. I haven't seen one of them in over 20 years.

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Mr. Hollywood says on Aug 14, 2006, 13:30:

Dude Members Only Jacket + Black Jeans + White Loafers = paisas falling all over you. It's the sartorial version of the funky chicken. Gotta get me one of those outfits.

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miamimike says on Aug 14, 2006, 16:21:

Usually When I see what appears to be another Gringo I cross the street to avoid him. I avoid the Zona Rosa like the Bubonic Plague where I may be more likely to run into one and the stupid boasting that commences about how big his Boat is, how many Corvettes, Harleys, How many Head of cattle on his Ranch ect that he has. Along with the White Penny Loafers I will include Pointy Toed Cowboy Boots(snake/lizard skin lol)and those Huge Dinner Plate Size Cowboy Belt Buckles along with a Cowboy Hat. These 3 items of Clothing spell trouble 99% of the time and I avoid 'em like the plague! I go to see the Colombian Culture why would I frequent places where I hear English spoken- I can hear that in the USA, why travel to Colombia? LOL

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 14, 2006, 16:30:

Estoy contigo, Toneloc.
Estoy contigo, Toneloc.

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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pedro says on Aug 14, 2006, 17:10:

Yeah right Skippy. We'd be much better off listening to you drone on about how superior you are to the other gringos around. Such good company, you would be!

Weren't you supposed to have left Medellin already cause you once met two sex tourists in Parque Lleras? Well, when are you leaving?

Advice.

You are an idiot gringo.

que nota!

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Lostgringo says on Aug 14, 2006, 17:17:

Different Gringos I was drinking with a friend one night who works at the American Embassy. I had talked to him about where I lived and what is was like here in Victoria, BC. Anyway, one afternoon he went drinking in Colombian bar. There were around 4 colombians at another table gunning him off. Finally, they asked "are you American?" No he answered I am Canadian. Oh they said where in Canada. He said I am from Victoria. One of them said "oh I hear it is nice in Victoria." bla bla bla. We had a great laugh over this. He explained to me that in many cases Colombians are not fond of Americans. And he sensed this was true in this situation. So my question is this, "Are all Gringos created the same." In Canada we are sometimes reserved. Boasting is seen as bad behaviour. I am not saying it doesn't happen I am just saying it is in bad taste here. Is that a common practice in the USA or just Miama??? lol. No flames please

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 14, 2006, 17:35:

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 14, 2006, 17:57:

pedro says on Aug 14, 2006, 18:04:

AB,

Yes, he does. He has a history of posting on here how lame the other gringos are. And how they should all leave cause they're ruining Medellin. Except him, of course.

que nota!

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Aug 14, 2006, 18:10:

This must be "pick on everyone who is different than you" day. Pick on backpackers, pick on Europeans, pick on people who say they have some money, pick on Colombians who happen to be poor, insult poor Colombians by calling them lowlifes, etc.

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Rickman says on Aug 14, 2006, 18:20:

I am getting really tired of seeing poor and stupid tourists in Colombia. These guys are usually the “backpacker” types that have no money so they have to stay in hostels. They like to go around taking pride in their poverty by criticizing the tourists who have money. Well, CONGRADULATIONS on being poor. If I was stupid and had no ambition I too would be poor. Really, what you have (not!) accomplished in life is very easy to have. I am so so soooooo sorry that I have more money than you and enjoy staying in nice hotels. Of course, the Euro-trash-backpacker types like to think “how smart” they are since they have seen the “real” Colombia. To translate this, they mean to say they have lived like a poor stupid Colombian does who has no money. Great! I wish I too could learn to sleep on the floor and bath in dirty water. That would be a great experience and would make me “smart” like the dirty backpackers. When I travel I like to be around clean people who have enough intelligence to figure out how to make money in life. If you cannot afford to stay in at lease the Dann then I think you should stay in your home country and not travel at all. The funny thing is I probably travel a lot more than these dirt-balls but I stay in top-notch establishments instead of flee infested hostels. Yesterday I saw a group of Eurotrash walking around Medellin. They all had backpacks, looked like they had not bathed in a week, the males had not shaven in a while, the females looked like future bagladies, several had the mandatory piercings, etc. I am sure I do not have to give more details to describe these gypsies. I later found out they were from England and wondered just how far things have sunk in the motherland? I really would suggest that the backpackers all go home and stop embarrassing their home country. What must the Colombians think when they see these people? I am sure the poor Colombians who they call “friends” think they are great since lowlifes like to be with other lowlifes. But I assure everyone reading this that my friends who live in Poblado think as little of the backpackers as I do. Bottom line is if you do not have money to travel then stay at home!!!! That gringo you see driving around in the rented BMW is me. Do not sneer and make faces at me. I earned my money from hard work. Do you know what work even is? All those Medellin girls you see flocking to me may like me because of my money but I am sure they also like the fact that I can carry on a conversation from going to a top notch U.S. University. I am also sure they like me because I can take them places with class and culture without looking at an empty wallet. I do not think I am better than you because I have money but for all the other reasons as well. I am rich and damn happy!!!! And in the end I will always get the chicas! That is how life works.

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greg says on Aug 14, 2006, 18:53:

Hey Rickman Nice ignorant post mr. well off guy from top notch university.

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 14, 2006, 18:53: