the one’s who don’t belong

Ten Cuidado: Contrast your immediate reaction to the image from how you feel after reading the story.

Here’s a story of ‘new ‘guy’ anxiety, perception defiance.

That’s a couple of Gringos having fun in Colombia. I think, but don’t know, Colombianos poking fun at them. “Remember when you and your posse were making fun of the new dog from somewhere else?” Yup, turns out he was a cool dude. Took a while but we accepted him into our tribe.

“GringoLombia, puppy, we’re gringos in Colombia.  But we travel to park on foot with a pink bag, not motor around desert on a dirt bike. Either way we’re ‘Gringos’ labelled by some as ‘The Ones That Don’t Belong.’” Oh, I get it, kinda like people think I’m not a ‘real dog’ just because I’m tiny. “It’s the stereotype thing we all fallen victim to that mindset.  Happens in EEU as much as Colombia.”

Dad, here’s my plan. I’m going to be as sweet and adorable as possible.  “A logical appeal puppy. Sometimes logical appeals work, but despite best efforts, other times they don’t. Just learn, accept that incident and don’t give up and BE LIKEABLE, charasmatic with the right amount of sassy.”

“Twink, you’re a natural. Sometimes your Dad, does things that make him unlikeable regardless of country of incident. Whenever I head down that bad path, give me your textbook ‘glare of disdain,’ I need your coaching.” No problemo Padre.

What the heck is this this? “Bunch of Colombians making fun of gringos just as much as they’re making fun of Colombians.”