tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post115982087007198739..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Le Chanteur de MexicoEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1160183213493799622006-10-07T03:06:00.000+02:002006-10-07T03:06:00.000+02:00Rosy: I think I know what you're trying to say ab...Rosy: I think I know what you're trying to say about not wanting your culture to be depicted a certain way - I've seen strange representations of the French, too, in comedy and plays in the States - but don't read into this one too much, though. <BR/><BR/>As far as I remember, the Parisians think Mexico is an exotic, desirable, heavenly sort of vacation destination, and I'm not sure they'll understand your comment. Kind of like saying "Spain" to an American.<BR/><BR/>And then again, I might be completely off...Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159991356631417972006-10-04T21:49:00.000+02:002006-10-04T21:49:00.000+02:00I'm Mexican and I don't find the picture insulting...I'm Mexican and I don't find the picture insulting at all. Playing with stereotypes is fun if done with taste. I'm sure that this operette has a positive effect in people's idea about Mexico.Lino Coriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729132120562109247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159944005416159792006-10-04T08:40:00.000+02:002006-10-04T08:40:00.000+02:00> Rosy : that operette certainly doesn't aim at de...> Rosy : that operette certainly doesn't aim at despising Mexico. Moreover this poster makes one want to discover your country (whatever the motivations !)… Which, I'm sorry to say, isn't at all the case of your comment !<BR/>It seems "sense of humor"is the keyword…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159902599101983022006-10-03T21:09:00.000+02:002006-10-03T21:09:00.000+02:00That is a great photo! super colors, excelent job ...That is a great photo! super colors, excelent job Eric, but I'm sorry, I'm not agree with the publicity, I'm mexican and see a "charro" (tipical mexican singer popular music) like that is insultant.<BR/>I don't know about that opera, I just hope that don't get funny about the mexican "charros" like the poster.<BR/>Congratulations about your pictures, this is a fantastic blog!<BR/>RosyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159901008705167022006-10-03T20:43:00.000+02:002006-10-03T20:43:00.000+02:00I just wish my country was that colorful and peopl...I just wish my country was that colorful and people were that happy.<BR/><BR/>Nice pic!Lino Coriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729132120562109247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159894955248753562006-10-03T19:02:00.000+02:002006-10-03T19:02:00.000+02:00Hi Eric, Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope your...Hi Eric, Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope your vacation was nice too. What a vibrant and inviting advertisement! Percy thanks for the laughs - your poem and link are ROFL material.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677189848058313205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159882801204043322006-10-03T15:40:00.000+02:002006-10-03T15:40:00.000+02:00Thanks GG....yes, Kahlo it is. We return to Lexing...Thanks GG....yes, Kahlo it is. We return to Lexington on the 17th of June...tant pis, alors. Again, thanks for the info.JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159882701972043812006-10-03T15:38:00.000+02:002006-10-03T15:38:00.000+02:00Oh....(snort)ha, ha....I didn't even notice the do...Oh....(snort)ha, ha....I didn't even notice the door handles until Percy pointed them out. I wonder if the artist meant to do that.Jenn Lausenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489937768717113110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159879336642570652006-10-03T14:42:00.000+02:002006-10-03T14:42:00.000+02:00> Michael : "slow"… this is so unlike you !…> John...> Michael : "slow"… this is so unlike you !…<BR/><BR/>> Johnnyparsons : It will stop in november but… run again from june 19th till july 1st. Aren't lucky !!! <BR/>More information on http://www.chatelet-theatre.com<BR/><BR/>"Freda Culhol", may be you mean Frida Kahlo ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159874995698772212006-10-03T13:29:00.000+02:002006-10-03T13:29:00.000+02:00I was going through my "Cuban Period" during the s...I was going through my "Cuban Period" during the seventies. I loved the many operettas especially one called "Maria La O" and another called "La Violetera." I hope the musical is still running in June of 2007 when we will be in Paris. The "painting" reminds me of the works of Freda Culhol (sp?). We saw a play about her in Paris..June 2005. His face looks like hers only she had definitive eyebrows.JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159867439410951512006-10-03T11:23:00.000+02:002006-10-03T11:23:00.000+02:00Percy & GG...I'm a little slow today and hadn't ma...Percy & GG...I'm a little slow today and hadn't made the link with the door handles! Very observant you are!Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159864697640115332006-10-03T10:38:00.000+02:002006-10-03T10:38:00.000+02:00How great to be able to visit Paris every day, whi...How great to be able to visit Paris every day, while sipping my morning coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159863748506627182006-10-03T10:22:00.000+02:002006-10-03T10:22:00.000+02:00> Percy : I too see was amused by the door handles...> Percy : I too see was amused by the door handles. It seems like the decorateur of the Chatelet was very much inspired by Pierre & Gilles picture !…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159863566317888832006-10-03T10:19:00.000+02:002006-10-03T10:19:00.000+02:00Lovely color interesting poster! don't know why b...Lovely color interesting poster! don't know why but it makes me think of a thai film 'Les larmes du tigre noir' which i like very much ;-P<BR/><BR/>Seems to me the poster is painted ??? anyway what a sense of humour, the entrance to the theatre is...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159856615993317362006-10-03T08:23:00.000+02:002006-10-03T08:23:00.000+02:00Belle photo, affiche tres kitsh et tres reussieJus...Belle photo, affiche tres kitsh et tres reussie<BR/><BR/>Juste a cote, tu as une affiche de Lavillier chantant Ferre. Au choix prefence pour Lavillier.Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602980523811128510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159850198038177562006-10-03T06:36:00.000+02:002006-10-03T06:36:00.000+02:00I love this photo when it's blown up Eric. Not su...I love this photo when it's blown up Eric. Not sure it's the kind of show that would interest me, but if anybody has been to it and can give a review, it would be interesting to hear.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159848381779525892006-10-03T06:06:00.000+02:002006-10-03T06:06:00.000+02:00Mmmm, very colorful picture!The sideburns and the ...Mmmm, very colorful picture!<BR/>The sideburns and the pink/black mix give the mariachi a very modern look. Definitely not from the 50's!!!Edulabbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276657218190831388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159847046642040322006-10-03T05:44:00.000+02:002006-10-03T05:44:00.000+02:00I see what mdx means about the artist having a sen...I see what mdx means about the artist having a sense of humor. Well, if they're good enough for <A HREF="http://moogie.info/music/cd/FleetwoodMac-Rumors.jpg" REL="nofollow">Mick Fleetwood</A> then who are we to snigger at door handles?<BR/><BR/>It does remind me of a limerick, however:<BR/><BR/>There once was a man from Montrass,<BR/>Who had balls that were made of fine brass.<BR/>In stormy weather,<BR/>They both clanged together,<BR/>And sparks flew out of his ass!<BR/><BR/>My sincere apologies to any Puritans in the neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159846955308266492006-10-03T05:42:00.000+02:002006-10-03T05:42:00.000+02:00Wow~~such a colourful ad!!:)And yes, its very inte...Wow~~such a colourful ad!!<BR/>:)<BR/>And yes, its very interesting that history repeats itself, and the fashion! <BR/>...JingJinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610885615286391305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159846018280670622006-10-03T05:26:00.000+02:002006-10-03T05:26:00.000+02:00Great photograph Eric! It reminds me of stuff that...Great photograph Eric! It reminds me of stuff that I have only seen in Mexico. Love the colors.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176224645322822516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159841379351692232006-10-03T04:09:00.000+02:002006-10-03T04:09:00.000+02:00Le Chanteur de Mexico was, if I am not mistaken, o...<I>Le Chanteur de Mexico</I> was, if I am not mistaken, originally created by the great French (well, actually, he was Basque, born in Spain) operetta singer Luis Mariano in the early 1950's. It was also made into a movie (with Luis Mariano and Bourvil.)Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397908781677596824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159837157331234982006-10-03T02:59:00.000+02:002006-10-03T02:59:00.000+02:00Oh...I really like this one!! Only in Paris!! We...Oh...I really like this one!! Only in Paris!! We need more people with creative minds in San Francisco.."Le Chanteur de Mexico" would fit right in!! Ole??!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159837033865810152006-10-03T02:57:00.000+02:002006-10-03T02:57:00.000+02:00nice photo and intersting piece of information too...nice photo and intersting piece of information too!nowheremanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557597094747158704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159829861246983732006-10-03T00:57:00.000+02:002006-10-03T00:57:00.000+02:00Wow the artist has a real sense of humor!Wow the artist has a real sense of humor!Mervynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460984946829608804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1159829163616044882006-10-03T00:46:00.000+02:002006-10-03T00:46:00.000+02:00Nice work, Eric, wonderfull photos! Thanks for you...Nice work, Eric, wonderfull photos! Thanks for you site and keep the good job!!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com