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Tully Mars · 01-12-2011, 05:24 PM

This is where the thread gets off topic...

Well Americans (US citizens) are "practically perfect in every way" but it doesn't stop them from stopping me in the street and asking some pretty dumb ass questions. Yes, I know you're from the US I recognize that (southern, Jersey, Mid-west whatever) accent, that (NASCAR, Mets, Eagles whatever) shirt. Here's some sample answers I've recently given-

"No, I don't care what your buddies back in Omaha told you; you can not go into the pharmacy and buy (codeine, Oxycontin, or any other controlled substance.) Here in Mexico you can not buy anything without a prescription. Used to be if you wanted anti-biotics you could buy it if you knew what you needed. Since last year they changed that and you need an Rx for them now too."

"No, I don't know where you can score some (weed, blow, speed, "X," whatever.) You can likely find that at your next stop in Cozumel. But be warned- the guy selling it to you is possibly working with a cop who he's going to point you out to, the cop will then take the drugs (which are likely fake) and shake you down for every dollar you have including anything the ATM will give you. The cop will then give the drugs back to the "dealer" and they'll run the scam on the next moron."

"There is no "red light" district. This is a very small, very catholic and very conservative Mexican fishing village. If you care to miss your cruise ship out of here there are a few brothels in Merida. They open around 10pm and close at dawn. They are rather well known for taking in gringos and with the help of the police separating them large amounts of cash, like in the 1000's of dollars. There are no Donkeys show etc here, this is not TJ and it's not 1975."

"No, the waitress is not going give you a blow job if you tip her big or offer to pay her for it. Ask her, if she understands your question, it's very likely her father, husband and all her brothers will be here shortly to help you find your way back to the ship."

"Yes, you can eat here. No, the food will not kill you."

Other then answer stupid questions from my fellow US citizens I get to hear such great comments as-

"Hey this would be a nice place if it didn't have all these Mexicans around." Hey, shit for brains, you're in Mexico... probably going to be Mexicans here.

Or the middle age, obviously southern man, who held up a large handful of peso notes once asked his lady friend/wife(?) "Wonder how much this is in real money?" Moron, that is "real money" if you'd like I'll take it off your hands.

Most people are fine but it's that 10-20% that stand out by acting like complete nimrods. Sometimes I just hang my head and wish most US citizens would stay within 100 miles of their homes. Most of the time I just look at my back door and if the cruise ship is in town I avoid the pier area.

Sorry should have started a new thread.

01-12-2011, 05:24 PM	#87 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	This is where the thread gets off topic... Well Americans (US citizens) are "practically perfect in every way" but it doesn't stop them from stopping me in the street and asking some pretty dumb ass questions. Yes, I know you're from the US I recognize that (southern, Jersey, Mid-west whatever) accent, that (NASCAR, Mets, Eagles whatever) shirt. Here's some sample answers I've recently given- "No, I don't care what your buddies back in Omaha told you; you can not go into the pharmacy and buy (codeine, Oxycontin, or any other controlled substance.) Here in Mexico you can not buy anything without a prescription. Used to be if you wanted anti-biotics you could buy it if you knew what you needed. Since last year they changed that and you need an Rx for them now too." "No, I don't know where you can score some (weed, blow, speed, "X," whatever.) You can likely find that at your next stop in Cozumel. But be warned- the guy selling it to you is possibly working with a cop who he's going to point you out to, the cop will then take the drugs (which are likely fake) and shake you down for every dollar you have including anything the ATM will give you. The cop will then give the drugs back to the "dealer" and they'll run the scam on the next moron." "There is no "red light" district. This is a very small, very catholic and very conservative Mexican fishing village. If you care to miss your cruise ship out of here there are a few brothels in Merida. They open around 10pm and close at dawn. They are rather well known for taking in gringos and with the help of the police separating them large amounts of cash, like in the 1000's of dollars. There are no Donkeys show etc here, this is not TJ and it's not 1975." "No, the waitress is not going give you a blow job if you tip her big or offer to pay her for it. Ask her, if she understands your question, it's very likely her father, husband and all her brothers will be here shortly to help you find your way back to the ship." "Yes, you can eat here. No, the food will not kill you." Other then answer stupid questions from my fellow US citizens I get to hear such great comments as- "Hey this would be a nice place if it didn't have all these Mexicans around." Hey, shit for brains, you're in Mexico... probably going to be Mexicans here. Or the middle age, obviously southern man, who held up a large handful of peso notes once asked his lady friend/wife(?) "Wonder how much this is in real money?" Moron, that is "real money" if you'd like I'll take it off your hands. Most people are fine but it's that 10-20% that stand out by acting like complete nimrods. Sometimes I just hang my head and wish most US citizens would stay within 100 miles of their homes. Most of the time I just look at my back door and if the cruise ship is in town I avoid the pier area. Sorry should have started a new thread. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club Last edited by Tully Mars; 01-12-2011 at 05:27 PM..