Are Mexicans actually lazy?
One of the most confusing and yet popular stereotypes in the world right now is that all Mexicans are lazy. Comedian Mike Epps took it upon himself to get to the bottom of this stereotype and figure out where it comes from and why people might think it. First and foremost, people who assume Mexicans are lazy are obviously blind to their surroundings.
Especially in the nicer parts of America (looking at you Hollywood), the majority of landscaping businesses are operated by people of Mexican descent. If waking up at 5am to do hard labor for a minimum of 12 hours a day is considered being lazy – we obviously have different definitions of the word. But why do some people trait the Mexican heritage with being lazy?
The stereotype goes back way back when to the times when the USA was looking to purchase more land. The American government looked at Mexico and noticed they had hundreds of miles that were going unoccupied so the stereotype came about that the Mexicans were too lazy to do anything with their land. People also think they may be lazy because of their afternoon siestas during the day.
False, they are not lazy because of those but strategically smart. The siesta originated in very hot places around the world where working during the afternoon would be near impossible. So the siesta was born – workers would rise early and work during the cool hours, take a break during the hottest hours of the day, then continue their work when the blazing sun wasn’t so blazing.
Statistically speaking, Mexicans works 2,317 hours annually compared to Americans who on average work 1,798 hours. The only stereotype I know to be true about Mexicans is that they have amazing food – and that is a fact. Long live Mexican food!
-
Supermodel and Actor Fuel Speculation with Recent Sightings Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper have recently been spotted...
-
HBO’s “The Idol” Takes Its Final Bow After One Season In a not-so-surprising twist of fate, HBO has confirmed...
-
A Riveting Theatrical Double Feature Sony Pictures Classics is gearing up for a nationwide theatrical release of Pedro Almodóvar’s...
-
NASA is seeking public help with the Daily Minor Planet project. The Daily Minor Planet Project is a...
-
Final Destination fans rejoice! After a 12-year hiatus, the horror saga exploring the game of death and fate is...
-
Get Ready for Adrenaline-Fueled Action: Extraction 2 Trailer Drops, Starring Chris Hemsworth! The trailer for the highly-anticipated action-thriller sequel,...
-
John Wick: Chapter 4 is one of the most anticipated films of all time. Fans of the series have...
-
Sandler was honored by multiple celebrities for his achievements in comedy. Over the weekend, veteran actor, writer, and comedian...
-
After a middling performance from the new Ant-Man, Disney may start to focus Marvel efforts to specific spots. It...
-
Smith and Antoine Fuqua received the award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards. On Wednesday, veteran actor...
-
Neeson didn’t appreciate being subject of Joy Behar’s “crush.” Last week, veteran actor Liam Neeson made an appearance on...
-
The classic children’s show character is making a comeback. From the early 90s to the late 2000s, Barney the...