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Naco is originally a derogative term used by upper and middle
class Mexicans to describe things and people they felt were way beneath them in
terms of hipness, taste and economic status. It's usually employed as a synonym
for "poor & ignorant", but
Naco -ness knows no economic or educational boundaries.
Naco -ness is about complete earnestness. The typical
Naco is very passionate bout his/hers likes. They will argue for
hours on end that Quiet Riot is, indeed, the best band ever, after Creedence
Clearwater Revival, of course. Their dislikes are irrelevant.
Naco -ness is a style that goes beyond kitsch, camp or plain old
cheesiness. It is very spiritual in its acceptance of the Self, and so, if one's
Self wants to dress in unbuttoned brightly colored shiny shirts, skin-tight
faded black jeans, gold chains, white socks and black shoes, topped off by a
magnificent mullet, so be it.
Naco is more a state of mind. It's more a self assured disregard
for what others think is cool without being arrogant or closeminded.
Naco -ness is about being your own person regardless of if you're
ever in the right or not. Ultimately,
Naco ness is about being yourself...