World Series commercial

[Copespitter]

I was wondering if the Chevy commercial that was entirely in Spanish was aired throughout the U.S. or was it just a West Coast thing?<br /><br />I saw it aired a few days ago and then again last night. The first time I saw it I thought it was a mistake by the broadcasters. Guess not.<br /><br />Then G.M. sponsored that pre-game latin fantasy players roster. Lovely.<br /><br />I guess this country is being sold out for the all-mighty dollar.

 

[kenimpzoom]

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Yes, I saw it here in Houston.<br /><br />Who do you blame, the companies for trying to sell their products, or the people that would be influenced by a commercial in spanish.<br /><br />Ken

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: World Series commercial

If I move to a Spanish(or any other for that matter) speaking country...should I expect/demand them to learn my language?

 

[QC]

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This doesn't bug me as it is driven by economics.<br /><br />What does bug me is bilingual stuff that is gov't supported. Why does our govt feel it is necessary to have bilingual ed etc for Hispanics, but it did/does not for Italians, Asians, Germans etc. etc.? Does this inconsistency seem a little condescending? I seem to ask the following question a lot . . . Am I missing sumpin'?

 

[kenimpzoom]

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Quietcat is right, education in spanish is wrong. My stepson moved here when he was 4 and hardly spoke any english. I threw him in preschool and he picked it up in three months.<br /><br />But, having been to many foreign lands, many road signs are in English, even in China.<br /><br />I think if you went to Mexico, you would find many things in english, all trying to get you to buy something.<br /><br />Ken