A “Miss You” Card Gone Wrong
Submitted by Carrie on June 15, 2010 – 3:59 am23 Comments
I had the pleasure of seeing the woman behind the bag: Unknown Mami, a hilarious writer from San Francisco, who does not reveal her identity online. We sat next to each other on a bus ride in Miami when we both were invited to Que Rica Vida’s relaunch.
The the promise that I would keep her identity a secret, she did this video essay for the Tiki Tiki. It’s a story about what happens when your mostly Spanish-speaking mother buys you a “Miss You” card in English.
Watch and enjoy. And then go read her blog.
Un poquito mas:
You look great!!!
:) I knew you wouldn’t reveal your image….:))
I love the card….Whoah!!!! LOL!
Great vlog Mami!!!
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It was a delight to meet you!
I should have known I wouldn’t get to see her face lol. You are so lucky!! ;-) Have a wonderful week!
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your mom sounds incredibly sweet. I like that even after you mentioned the gaffe she didn’t let it embarrass her but rather said what she meant about loving you. :-)
P.S. You really need to get out in the sun more. you are almost transparent ;-)
Aw, I guessed we weren’t going to see your face but it was still nice to hear your voice. I have to say that I may well have sent a similar card to one of my daughters! Maybe it’s generational thing. I hear the words but I read something different into them. Your Mum sounds great. She cares, and that’s a wonderful thing.
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Well at least we heard your voice! I fall for it every time thinking you’ll unveil!
She sounds so sweet! It’s an adorable and “touching” story! (-:
Very clever hiding. It was fun to hear your voice and the story was adorable.
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lol. and here is was expecting to see a bag…nice card…smiles.
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Unknown Mami (and her mami) rocks!
awww hahaha Love it!
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You put a smile in my face!! thanks, that was funny! I can relate to your mom, when you say sometimes she don’t get the jokes, I don’t get all jokes either, Spanish is and always be my first language and I’ve experienced “lost in translation” situations as well.
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You are such a doll! Your mom’s card was completely hilarious!
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Aww. So cute. I think it’s great that you told her and great that she focused on the meaning that she wanted to convey to you. Funny story.
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Stopping by from Unknown Mami– GREAT to hear her voice! She’s the best.
Cheers,
jj
oh what a sweet Mami =) when i read that you were vlogging i thought wow i finally get to meet the Unknown; face to face! well at least i got to meet your voice =) Funny yet endearing story, loved it =)
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Loved this story so much!
BTW, we’re starting a super-secret-double-probation club for people who’ve seen Unknown Mami’s face. =D
Besos,
Marta
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I´ve seen her!!!!
That´s all I needed to say…
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What a funny story! (I KNEW you weren’t going to show your face, and yet I was still couldn’t help but hope…)
Very nice story. My mother who is blind and not fluent in English as well, often has someone buy her a Valentines, Mother’s Day or Bdy card. At times she has bought a Simpathy Card for us.
Funny story!
(And I saw her too, Ana. High five! LOL.)
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