Video: Let's check out gringos attempt to roll their "Rs"

So why speak Spanish? Well according to the Pew Research Center, "Spanish is, by far, the most spoken non-English language in the U.S." Yep...that's very important.

I also think it's strange how we take a language up in high school (and sometimes college) for 4 years yet at soon as we graduate it goes down the drain. I'm at fault as well, I took French. Ask me to say my name is Eric in French...that's all I know. But the comedy, entertainment, and music website, Flama, took it upon themselves to create a video with "gringos" attempting to pronounce some of the most difficult words they could find. What you'll watch is pretty much hilarious.

Facebook comments on a humid day

Today was just a horrible day. Well not all that bad considering I got to see Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon thanks to @July4thPhilly! Anyways, anytime it gets hot we see a sudden change in Facebook and Twitter statuses. In fact any crazy weather will change a mood or two. I come across some crazy statuses but it's always great to see some nice ones. Enjoy today's Facebook statuses del dia!

• "just got the sudden urge to dance salsa/bachata...i need to find a partner ASAP"
• "Esta es una abuela feliz. Dios ha bendecido a mis hijas y yo he completado dos nietos y dos nietas. Cada una tiene su pareja de herederos!"
• "Officially bored in 3..2..1.."
• "Pernil, chicken, pasta, rice & more plus an afterparty at Turtle Bay...Its so good I can't even handle it!"

Facebook...you complete me

I love it that Facebook allows people to express themselves at a pace they normally wouldn't in person. However, sometimes things do get a little out of hand. Would you update everyone about your wife's pregnancy? Complain about your weight or let a little steam off about our favorite spot futbol? Either way, it seems as though Facebook is quickly turning into a daily diary for men and women. I wonder when they'll roll out "dislike" buttons.

Here are today's Facebook posts of the evening:

• "Mexico should win an Oscar for their acting and not La Copa de Oro!"
• "So I am really 165 lbs."
• "Oh God. The original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers are on Netflix. Adios, productivity."
• "‎10 cm dilated :) 1 more hr :)"
  

Facebook comments of the day numero dos

As I watch "For Colored Girls" I just had to go to Facebook and take my mind off la pelicula. Comments these days seem to be out of control yet sometimes the one comment can take things to a whole new level. Remember, social media can surely be used for social change.

• Please pray for all the cancer patients around the world...its a vicious disease that does not deserve any more victims..my heart goes out to all the ones we have lost and my prayers to those still fightin it! I will be strong for them!! will u?!?
  
  
• God loves fools, babies, and the Phillies. Not necessarily in that order.
  
  
• If you are in a rush don't ever say, "so tell me about Being Latino". I've got an earful for you... LOL
  
  
• Graduation numbers may be up, but kids are still not ready for college. Parents need to step up!

Facebook comments of the day

So I remember I used to blog about Tweets of the Day, but now I figured I'd give Facebook comments a chance. Considering you have more liberty to comment on ANYTHING, it should seem a lot more interesting. However, I will have to refrain from putting screen grabs or from mentioning who wrote the comment. Remember, Facebook can indeed ruin lives and friendships. Enjoy!

• "The drop our rate is highest for Puerto Rican and African American Youth in Philadelphia. According to the SRC and a Report our of UofPenn the drop rate is the highest in the nation at 60%. @cindy your correct - there is over 300 million dollars each year poured into North Philly each year. Where is it?"
  
  
• ‎...I was asked if I was a socialist! Im lol-ing...aren't you?
  
  
• Philadelphia Schools Will Close Early Due To Excessive Heat
  
  
• I remember when I was in college I used to seamlessly navigate through every racial and ethnic clique:Muslim, Jewish, Black, White, and Latino. The dynamics of each group was surprisingly similar and surprisingly each hated the other and were vocal about it. I was welcomed in all. Yet, I was always asked"why do you hang out with those people?"And I always responded "because they're good people just like you are."