User:Gringo-Rican

My name is William Mueller and I have been a resident of Puerto Rico for 11 years ( Circa 1998 ). I am registering this site to use as a referance to the creation of the word "gringo-rican". The term was coined in a phrase some time near the early 2000's. Exact date not sure. It is meant to be comical but yet true statement of a person from the United States (also known on the Island as a Gringo), who stays long enough to blend into the culture to become one with the people: An American or Gringo who learns the Language, customs, and conforms to Puerto Rican culture. Many Puerto Ricans who were born in the United States are referred to as "Nuyoricans".

qualify or be considered as a Gringo Rican one must meet various criteria.


 * The criteria was established by myself and is not meant to be exact.

1) Must like to eat Criollo food. "Arroz con Habichuelas, Mofongo, Tostones Etc.

2) Speaks the local dialect of Puerto Rican Spanish. ( Not the Mexican or other styles. example of phrases, !cono!= Damm, jeva = Attractive woman.

3) Has a tendency to consider traffic laws as optional an likes to park a car "donde sea"  or where ever the hell I want to.  As a consequence a gringo rican is likely to have his or her automobile's glove box full of parking tickets or traffic tickets.  Also does not pay them in a timely manor due to the extremely pain full experience of visiting "DTOP" or department of motor vehicles.   Also this persons car is most likely to have his or her car with numerous dents, this is now becoming a fashion statement.  ( my current vehicle looks like a smashed tuna can. )

Note article needs revision. All relevant entrees welcome