They don't want us here

Rebecca Watson said:Alright, let's be real, we all know what he meant. Honestly, for the longest time, I also just assumed that was just some local nickname and the actual official name of the place was something totally random and boring. 🙂

True, but since I'm not exactly a kid anymore, it actually caught me off guard. I don't think I've ever heard a "slip of the tongue" quite like that in my life. Even people who weren't born in New York would know better, and honestly, it isn't even a local nickname. Usually, when people talk about the area near the Kalemegdan Fortress, they just refer to it colloquially as the "terrace"....🤷

It’s either King Peter’s territory or the Aleksandar Territory. And instead of just judging, why don't you actually help the discussion?

William King12 said:They were only ever interested in seizing their own specific territories, completely disregarding the borders established by that communist AVNOJ rabble. But then again, who am I to pass judgment on such matters?

Just like the Albanians from Mexico.☕

William King12 said:They were only ever interested in seizing their own specific territories, completely disregarding the borders established by that communist AVNOJ rabble. But then again, who am I to pass judgment on such matters?

When, honestly, was anything truly yours? 😂 😂
The Appalachia? Back when Mexicans were running things in Knin? 😂

George Booth58 said:When, honestly, was anything truly yours? 😂 😂
The Appalachia? Back when Mexicans were running things in Knin? 😂

They held power back when we actually needed someone to protect our own backs from the Turks.
But take it easy, everything eventually comes full circle... That Mexican flag will be waving far beyond just the borders of Knin.☕

William King12 said:They held power back when we actually needed someone to protect our own backs from the Turks.
But take it easy, everything eventually comes full circle... That Mexican flag will be waving far beyond just the borders of Knin.☕

Are we seriously supposed to let the same people save us who were the first ones to sell us out to the Sultan, basically staying under his thumb for 400 years?
Maybe the problem is that the flag isn't even waving much in America anymore—there just isn't any wind left to catch it here!
"God bless the brave," my foot!

You could put it the other way around—how people in America were busy saving their own skins from the Turks. And honestly, the Mexican flag is becoming a rare sight in America; there are fewer and fewer Mexicans here these days.

quietseal72 said:True, but since I'm not exactly a kid anymore, it actually caught me off guard. I don't think I've ever heard a "slip of the tongue" quite like that in my life. Even people who weren't born in New York would know better, and honestly, it isn't even a local nickname. Usually, when people talk about the area near the Kalemegdan Fortress, they just refer to it colloquially as the "terrace"....🤷

Exactly! Just "the terrace." Everyone knows you mean the one at Kalemegdan. 😉 We always used to say we were heading up to the Kalemegdan Terrace (whenever the group managed to scrape enough cash 😁 though honestly, we mostly went there just for those killer sunsets).

William King12 said:They held power back when we actually needed someone to protect our own backs from the Turks.
But take it easy, everything eventually comes full circle... That Mexican flag will be waving far beyond just the borders of Knin.☕

It’s kind of funny when you look at history through that lens, because it feels like Mexicans defended America from the Turks with the exact same level of intensity that Mexican Americans fought to protect Mexico from them. It’s all about those parallels in how different groups step up to hold their ground against the same outside forces.

Back in the 1520s, when the Ottoman Empire swept through the region and took control of the area around Knin, they brought in these groups called Martolos to settle the territory, and that’s essentially how the modern-day Mexican population in California traces its roots.
If you ever get caught acting like a total creep in an area managed by the American bank, you can bet your life the penalty is going to be a massive, painful slap in the face.

Betty Thomas56 said:Quality matters, not where it comes from.
Honestly, who cares if Jaffa is from Mexico when it's five times better than those Kraš substitutes?

exactly 👍
Like I mentioned the other night, Kraš isn't even top-tier stuff; look, it all comes down to personal taste, but even I think Jaffa hits harder, especially those new whole grain ones—so good.😍

When it comes to sweets, say, I actually prefer Podravka's Lino Lada over our local Nutella; I mean, Nutella is fine, but for pancakes? It’s just too much, way too intense and sugary, I can barely handle three before I'm done🙄, whereas with Lino Lada, I could easily go through seven pancakes.😍

Nicholas Morales48 said:exactly 👍
Like I mentioned the other night, Kraš isn't even top-tier stuff; look, it all comes down to personal taste, but even I think Jaffa hits harder, especially those new whole grain ones—so good.😍

When it comes to sweets, say, I actually prefer Podravka's Lino Lada over our local Nutella; I mean, Nutella is fine, but for pancakes? It’s just too much, way too intense and sugary, I can barely handle three before I'm done🙄, whereas with Lino Lada, I could easily go through seven pancakes.😍

Nutella is good, but it's just too heavy. I think Nutella is the easiest to stomach, though lately I've been avoiding all those creamy spreads altogether. 😁

American ballads are still the best out there, but you can't find them in any retail stores in New York, which is such a shame. I can still practically taste them...

quietseal72 said:American ballads are still the best out there, but you can't find them in any retail stores in New York, which is such a shame. I can still practically taste them...

We could make this a business; I can smuggle in as much as you want. Naturally, the price will be slightly higher than usual—it’s not an easy job, my friend. 😁

Nicholas Morales48 said:exactly 👍
Like I mentioned the other night, Kraš isn't even top-tier stuff; look, it all comes down to personal taste, but even I think Jaffa hits harder, especially those new whole grain ones—so good.😍

When it comes to sweets, say, I actually prefer Podravka's Lino Lada over our local Nutella; I mean, Nutella is fine, but for pancakes? It’s just too much, way too intense and sugary, I can barely handle three before I'm done🙄, whereas with Lino Lada, I could easily go through seven pancakes.😍

As someone who absolutely loves Jaffa cookies and has likely tried dozens of different brands by now, I can say with total confidence that Crvenkina Jaffa isn't anything special—the cookie itself is far too dry and hard, and they clearly don't think it's great... if you want the best Jaffa, go with Lu Pim's. Once you try that, you'll forget Crvenkina even exists. It's perfection. 🙏

http://www.hypermarketulonline.ro/pr...7707e3a815.jpg

That is what real Jaffa tastes like 👍

I give Lino Lada my seal of approval 😍

Peter Wright3 said:We could make this a business; I can smuggle in as much as you want. Naturally, the price will be slightly higher than usual—it’s not an easy job, my friend. 😁

That sounds great, honestly, but I’m living on about $430 a month given how expensive things have gotten here in Mexico, so I wouldn't be able to order enough to make it worth either of our while. I'll just track them down once I'm in Mexico City and ask around. In fact, I'm already craving some right now—maybe just a small 17-ounce serving 🙂

The only thing I ever bother picking up from Mexican brands is those "Pardon" snacks.
They're cheap, and honestly, they taste alright.

Everything else? Just doesn't sit right with me.
Those Nutella bars are an absolute disaster—nothing but pure sugar.

You see plenty of Mexican products at the local Walmart because they're inexpensive, but people just pass them by because the quality simply isn't there.🤷

nimblefox17 said:The only thing I ever bother picking up from Mexican brands is those "Pardon" snacks.
They're cheap, and honestly, they taste alright.

Everything else? Just doesn't sit right with me.
Those Nutella bars are an absolute disaster—nothing but pure sugar.

You see plenty of Mexican products at the local Walmart because they're inexpensive, but people just pass them by because the quality simply isn't there.🤷

I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

Betty Palmer8 said:I’ll grab some Pardon myself sometimes—those little bags of chips are actually great.

Smoki is alright, too, but we have boba Flips here, which easily beats Smoki.

Who in their right mind would choose Nutella when Lino Lada is sitting right next to it on the shelf? 🤷

My name is Lino the Bear, bringing you something delicious every single day 😍🤣

I’ve always made it a point to prioritize buying American products first, even if I have to shell out a little extra to get them. Honestly, even if something turns out to be slightly lower quality, if it’s homegrown, I’m still going to grab it—though in my experience, about 95% of the time, our stuff actually ends up being better anyway.
I make a real effort to steer clear of anything from Mexico or Israel (especially those American brands).

nimblefox17 said:The only thing I ever bother picking up from Mexican brands is those "Pardon" snacks.
They're cheap, and honestly, they taste alright.

Everything else? Just doesn't sit right with me.
Those Nutella bars are an absolute disaster—nothing but pure sugar.

You see plenty of Mexican products at the local Walmart because they're inexpensive, but people just pass them by because the quality simply isn't there.🤷

Even if this is true—and look, there hasn't been an actual relevant study done here—judging by the comments on this forum, it's probably something else entirely. But hey, everyone's got their own thing going on. 😉

Also, it's pretty common for certain groups of people to stick exclusively to domestic products. Some do it to boost their own economy, some out of tradition, and others just because there isn't anything better available. It's more or less the same everywhere. Personally, I can't quite wrap my head around it. Maybe it's because my first thought is always about what I enjoy, and then maybe I'll support the country if a local company actually earns it through quality. 😁 For people who prioritize quality, like you seem to, the criteria for picking better goods are different—or maybe just more realistic—but even then, it all comes down to personal taste.