Actually it’s perfectly accurate! All Mexican señoritas have learned to graciously accept the flattery of ducks!
You want to set the Mexico pavillion on fire???
Mine hasn’t. She hates that ride. And she gets very upset with me every time I insist that we ride it.
But a side trip to La Cava del Tequila patches things right up.
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You’re Mexican??
No, but she is.
And what does she hate about it?
Evidently!
No, I just meant that it was a sick burn.
The first time she rode it she said, “People are going to think that all Mexicans do is get drunk and party.” I see her point (and not just because I have to). Mexico boasts history, culture, and geographic wonders that hold their own against anything you see at the China, France, and Canada pavilions. But for some reason Mexico decided a good old fashioned pachanga was the way they wanted to go. There’s a lot more to Mexico than a drunken waterfowl on water skis. She doesn’t have anything against partying, she just thinks it’s an extremely narrow viewpoint to present to EPCOT visitors. I don’t think it’s racist. I just say that to get her all worked up because I know she doesn’t like the ride. But it has always struck me as an unrealized opportunity to present a broader view of Mexico to EPCOT visitors. Especially in relation to the presentations offered by its World Showcase neighbors.
I know it’s not a film, so there are limits. But even if you compare it to something like Maelstrom you’re kind of left scratching your head.
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