The media has a nasty habit of portraying things through their own unique lens, don't they? I use the word unique very lightly, here, because this lens is usually either weird or borderline offensive. The new "Mexico in American Movies" memes are a definite mix of both.
People have started to notice a distinct trend in the way that American movies represent Mexico or, at least, a place that is supposed to be Mexico.
But I'm not going to ruin it by telling you what seems to be the recurring theme. So, without further ado, check out this list of the most popular memes that have had everyone on the internet in fits of laughter because they are so accurate!
PS: this list may or may not feature Keanu Reaves...
Be warned, some of these memes contain Mexican stereotypes and insensitive content.
2. This one's a bit risky.
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American movies always seem to include the typical "Mexican" stereotype, don't they?
4. That sepia tone, though.
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This recurring theme seems to be the focus of the entire range of memes.5. Mexican lenses.
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According to this meme, you can buy glasses that'll make you look like you're in Mexico.6. Swimming in Mexico vs Swimming in America.
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Very different experiences, apparently.7. Walter White's Mexican Adventure.
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The second that he crossed the border, the Mexican effect hit him hard.
9. Those photoshop skills though...
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According to this meme, Mexico is just the land of cacti and flying cars...10. Keanu Reeves in Mexico.
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Being the global icon that he is, Keanu was always going to find a way into this piece.11. Even the big blockbusters stuck to the theme!
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And, of course, Sicario was all about hitmen...12. Sticking with the movie theme...
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The only difference between men pointing guns in Mexico and men pointing guns in America is... orange.13. Spongebob in Mexico.
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You know that a meme is becoming popular when Spongebob features in a version of it.14. Plain and simple.
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If you still haven't got the theme of these memes yet, I hope this breaks it down for you.
Since these memes have surfaced, they have divided public opinion.
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At first, people were finding them funny because the whole thing was very accurate.