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The Manliest Music Video Ever

September 9th, 2009 in Insanity! by Jay | 3 responses

As I mentioned in a previous post, Vicente Fernandez is a star of epic proportions in Mexico.

If you’ve ever lost a woman to another man, or if someone has ever run over your dog, you may be able to relate to the sorrowful music of Vicente Fernandez.

While North Americans strive for individuality by listening to the same rebellious pop bands that commercials and sitcoms force them to listen to, Mexicans stick together no matter what.

Remember when Selena was killed? Millions of people were distraught in solidarity. People wept in the streets. Jennifer Lopez was catapulted into celebrity by playing her in a movie. Former Texas governor George W. declared April 16th as “Selena Day”. This was 1995.

I saw a Selena sticker on a truck just last week on the 610 loop, in 2009. And remember this:

Selena was from Texas, not Mexico.

Back to Vicente Fernandez.

Now- Jalisco, Mexico is to tacos what Hollywood, California is to celebrities.

Vicente Fernandez was born there.

Without getting into his life story, you’ve got to understand that this guy is Numero Uno in Mexico, and always has been. When he kicks off, you’ll probably see some kind of civil war. He could run for president and easily win- he’s more popular than all of the Mexican Presidents put together. He’s acted in 40 or so movies, and he could kick Elvis’ ass in a knifefight. I promise.

Anyhow, I’d like to share this music video of Vicente Fernandez with you. Although “Cente” (pronounced “Chen-tay”) is normally seen in a sombrero, this amazing video shows the man without a hat in his most vulnerable state, i.e, after he just lost a woman.

Before you click the play button, think “minimalism”. Forget all the fancy video effects. We’re talking about a man, drinking in a bar, and there is a horse in the bar.

Again, there is a horse in the bar. There is no dancing.

This is perhaps the manliest music video of all time.