What Exactly Is A Pocho?

A Brief History of Pochismo

A Pocho is a legendary being created

in the heat and passion of the Mexican

American dance halls of the Southwestern

United States.

Here’s how it all began. Once upon a

time, when the braceros came from up

from Mexico, some decided to remain

behind in the northern parts of what is

now the Southwestern United States.

That didn’t go over well with some of

their compadres in Mexico who in their

anger branded them, Pochos. Although

in reality they were just jealous of the

sexy new way the Pochos danced the

cumbia and because they now wore

shiny dress shoes instead of clunky

old cowboy boots.

One day the Pochos and Pochas decided

to celebrate their heritage by organizing

a dance. Since many of the (so called

Pochos) had already brought along their

wives, girlfriends, lovers, etc., these came

to be called Pochas.

Well, the Pochos couldn’t keep their eyes

or err… ahem, their hands off the Pochas,

and with their new shoes the Pochos could

now run real fast, so this eventually led to

a great explosion of Mini-Pochos.

The Mini-Pochos then followed in their

parents footsteps by learning how to burn

up the dance floor in the local dance halls,

and this resulted in Pochismo spreading

throughout the entire U.S.A

And to think that it all started when a

Pocho met a Pocha on a dance floor.

Now, Pochos can be found everywhere

still chasing, and being chased by Pochas.

So, there you have it, a true history of

how Pochos came to be. So, next time

you see your Mex-Lit professor be sure

to show them this story as it is sure to

make them raise some eyebrows.

Now, as far as our compadres down south,

some are still angry, but we should thank

them for their contribution to Pochismo.

Why? Because everything has turned out

– Pochisimo! 

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