La Chancla
This object could be removed mid-argument and still hit its target.
What is La chancla?
I’m not mad
What is a lie?
This phrase instantly made your stomach drop.
What is “cuando llegue tu mamá/papá”?
Pupusas or tacos — choose the Salvi one.
What are pupusas?
You understand Spanish perfectly but respond in this language.
What is English?
If your parent said “ven acá,” it usually meant
What is you’re in trouble?
We’re leaving right now
What is in a few hours?
The punishment where no one talks to you
What is silent treatment?
Elote or esquites — Mexican street corn.
What is elote?
The most common phrase used when you forget a Spanish word.
What is “como se dice”?
This facial expression meant you had about 3 seconds to behave.
what is the look?
Go ask your dad/mom
What is no?
The threat that meant punishment later, not now.
What is “vas a ver cuando llegues a la casa”?
Curtido goes with this food.
What are pupusas?
You panic when asked to do this in front of family.
What is translate?
Parents claimed this wasn’t yelling, just…
What is “raising my voice”?
I didn’t even hit you hard
What is yes you did?
This sound meant trouble even if your name wasn’t called.
What is your full name?
Horchata vs Salvadoran horchata — which one is usually white and milky?
What is Mexican horchata?
You nod and say “sí” but have no clue what was said.
What is classic survival mode?
The distance la chancla could travel according to parents.
What is anywhere?
I’m counting to three
What is you never make it to three?
The phrase that always came with a finger point.
What is “te voy a dar una razón”?
Both cultures agree this is required at family parties.
What is loud music?
You nod to a question and pray no one asks a follow-up.
What is survival mode?