2 definitions by JustAmericanNotHyphenated
Translates into "Cactus on the forehead". The Nopal is a cactus that is native and synonymous with Mexico.
Depending on the context, it's a term used for Mexican-Americans who have homogenized, or "sold out" themselves into American culture.
1.) Tongue-in-cheek term used by Mexicans to Mexican-Americans. Used by mainly by Mexican immigrants to tease Mexican-Americans who have become too "Americanized" and disconnected from their ancestral culture, either because they forgot how to speak Spanish fluently, or no longer observe Mexican traditions, customs and celebrations.
2.) A slur used by Mexicans to Mexican-Americans who are "American First". To some Mexicans, Mexican-Americans who identify themselves as patriotically American are "selling out" to "white oppressors" since patriotism is not a value you can have if you're not white. They also accuse Mexican-Americans that do so as deriding their Mexican heritage or roots.
The type of American-born 'Mexicans' that use such a term are the ones that hold 'anti-imperial' sentiments against "Gringos". They feel that "Gringos" have no rightful claim to enforce American borders since they "stole" the lands. This, even though the only reason they live in America is because American colonization made the "stolen lands" a much better place in comparison to the rest of Mexico, and offered more opportunities for them.
What hypocrites.
Depending on the context, it's a term used for Mexican-Americans who have homogenized, or "sold out" themselves into American culture.
1.) Tongue-in-cheek term used by Mexicans to Mexican-Americans. Used by mainly by Mexican immigrants to tease Mexican-Americans who have become too "Americanized" and disconnected from their ancestral culture, either because they forgot how to speak Spanish fluently, or no longer observe Mexican traditions, customs and celebrations.
2.) A slur used by Mexicans to Mexican-Americans who are "American First". To some Mexicans, Mexican-Americans who identify themselves as patriotically American are "selling out" to "white oppressors" since patriotism is not a value you can have if you're not white. They also accuse Mexican-Americans that do so as deriding their Mexican heritage or roots.
The type of American-born 'Mexicans' that use such a term are the ones that hold 'anti-imperial' sentiments against "Gringos". They feel that "Gringos" have no rightful claim to enforce American borders since they "stole" the lands. This, even though the only reason they live in America is because American colonization made the "stolen lands" a much better place in comparison to the rest of Mexico, and offered more opportunities for them.
What hypocrites.
Definition 1: Hey mijo, why are you speaking to me in English? Are you forgetting how to speak Spanish? We taught you how to speak fluent Spanish in the home. Are you forgetting where you came from, or are you forgetting on purpose? If so, look in the mirror and you see the 'Nopal en la frente' to remind you of your roots.
Definition 2: Did that American-born 'Mexican', who was at the protest wearing an Aztec feathered headdress he bought on Amazon (while also flying a Mexican flag), accuse me of "selling out" to my "Gringo oppressors" because I told them we should have borders? And that I should see the 'Nopal en la frente' because I'm not white? What a delusional and dumb hypocrite. He knows the only reason his parents moved here is because the US was a better country to live in than Mexico, and that if the "stolen lands" still belonged to Mexico, it would be just as underdeveloped as the majority of Mexico. What a militant idiot.
Definition 2: Did that American-born 'Mexican', who was at the protest wearing an Aztec feathered headdress he bought on Amazon (while also flying a Mexican flag), accuse me of "selling out" to my "Gringo oppressors" because I told them we should have borders? And that I should see the 'Nopal en la frente' because I'm not white? What a delusional and dumb hypocrite. He knows the only reason his parents moved here is because the US was a better country to live in than Mexico, and that if the "stolen lands" still belonged to Mexico, it would be just as underdeveloped as the majority of Mexico. What a militant idiot.
by JustAmericanNotHyphenated August 3, 2020
Snarky-laden term used by Leftists to describe Conservatives/non-Leftists that make them look bad in debates. The definition of "Debate" is fairly straightforward, and "Bro" is a not-so-coded way for feminized Leftists to signify to its audience that it's a part of "toxic" masculine culture.
Leftists want to ascertain that they're right on the issues, but Conservatives override their "correct" substance by being more "dominant" or "assertive" in a non-substantive way. They're trying to make the argument that Conservatives are "strong but wrong", while Leftists are "right but weak". Truth is: Personality doesn't make you more correct when you're wrong. It's only liberals who fail to prove Conservatives wrong in a particular issue.
The term was only coined by Lefties as a cope phrase to justify losing and/or failing to defend their weak positions and embarrassing themselves to the point they no longer want to "engage" in debate. Just look at every debate Daily Wire or TP USA event
Leftists want to ascertain that they're right on the issues, but Conservatives override their "correct" substance by being more "dominant" or "assertive" in a non-substantive way. They're trying to make the argument that Conservatives are "strong but wrong", while Leftists are "right but weak". Truth is: Personality doesn't make you more correct when you're wrong. It's only liberals who fail to prove Conservatives wrong in a particular issue.
The term was only coined by Lefties as a cope phrase to justify losing and/or failing to defend their weak positions and embarrassing themselves to the point they no longer want to "engage" in debate. Just look at every debate Daily Wire or TP USA event
Blue-Haired Feminist Leftist at Ben Shapiro event (talking into a microphone) - "I think the the gender pay-gap only exists because of sexism, and thus why we need to end the Patriarchy."
Ben Shapiro - "Actually, the so-called 'gender pay-gap' doesn't exist because of discrimination. If you take into account skills, experience, tenure, willingness to work overtime, and take less vacation time, that perfectly explains why men out-earn women. Plus, it's pretty counterproductive for a company to pay women less on average, but hire more men on average, if pay is all that mattered."
Blue-Haired Feminist Leftist at Ben Shapiro event (talking into a microphone) - "OMFG, fuck you, you sexist piece of shit! You're such a Debate Bro if you really think I'm going to stand here and listen to your so-called 'facts' and 'deductive reasoning' to justify your misogyny and make me look bad! And you probably don't get laid either! INCEL!"
Ben Shapiro - "Actually, the so-called 'gender pay-gap' doesn't exist because of discrimination. If you take into account skills, experience, tenure, willingness to work overtime, and take less vacation time, that perfectly explains why men out-earn women. Plus, it's pretty counterproductive for a company to pay women less on average, but hire more men on average, if pay is all that mattered."
Blue-Haired Feminist Leftist at Ben Shapiro event (talking into a microphone) - "OMFG, fuck you, you sexist piece of shit! You're such a Debate Bro if you really think I'm going to stand here and listen to your so-called 'facts' and 'deductive reasoning' to justify your misogyny and make me look bad! And you probably don't get laid either! INCEL!"
by JustAmericanNotHyphenated July 21, 2023