Anyway, I have found some funny YouTube gems for everyone to enjoy. One in the theme of the World Cup, and the other in honor of my favorite Argentine TV show "Policías en Acción" (Think COPS in Spanish. And way funnier).
Here is the link to the first video (I still have not figured out how to embed anything in this little doohickey) LINK
And here is the video from COPS Argentina style. I know it's in Spanish so I will give you a little set-up. A couple has a motorcycle accident and they are sent from one hospital to another, worse clinic to be seen by a doctor. The husband wasn't wearing his helmet and is suffering from really bad short-term memory loss. Every five seconds he asks his wife "What happened?" - After about 10 times of that she is about to give him a serious smackdown. Candela is the name of their daughter, who wasn't with them, but he keeps asking after her even after he is assured that she is safe and sound. It's completely hilarious even if you can't understand Spanish 100%
Here you go, Candela... LINK
Another little gem I wanted to share with the world is the magic and mystery of the man Ricardo Fort. He's all over the place here in Argentina as he is the heir to the chocolate empire Felfort (they make excellent Argentine versions of the peppermint patty) and has launched a PR campaign to remain trivial yet relevant at all costs. He is filthy rich and completely lacking in any taste or humility. As disgusting and revolting as he is, he is successful in achieving 24/7 media attention - it's like you just can't look away no matter how repelled you are by his eyeliner and ruffly tuxedo and sequin blouses.
Ricardo is a former contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" and is now back as a Judge. Therefore, three times a week, we can tune into "ShowMatch" and basically watch his insanity unfold. Literally, his face is sculpted of Botox and silicone, and all he does is brag about how much money he has and how many women are in love with him. He dated a few of the women who are participating in the competition, and he breaks up/makes up at least once a week. He'll take any chance he gets to brag about his Rolls Royce, private plane taking him to Miami, his entourage of security guards and how even with 3 lifetimes he couldn't spend all the money that he has.
The tagline of his website proclaims "Welcome to Ricardo Fort's website. This page is not for those who suffer from problems of envy."
This is a man who wears rhinestone cowboy boots not ironically. A man who thinks that Ed Hardy shirts look even better when they're 3 sizes too small. A man who stages photoshoots on the beach with 60 year old washed up icons (Graciela Alfano) so the public can see him prance around with her, topless (complete with lopsided implants).
He is so disgusting that I find him completely fascinating. It's so ridiculous - his ego is probably one of the most incredible things known to man.
For good measure here is a photo of Ricardo and his very classy girlfriend (ex) Virginia Gallardo:
This is what I have to deal with on a daily basis. Welcome to Buenos Aires.
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