FIFA has warned the Mexican Federation that if the politically incorrect chant does not cease, there will be consequences. Mexico could lose the right to play in front of a crowd or the privilege of hosting matches at the Azteca.
Last night, the federation tried doing something to solve the issue. They decided to drown out the homophobic slur with the stadium’s loudspeaker. Anytime the Honduran keeper kicked off, “Ehhhhhh, Mexico!” covered the controversial word.
Fighting discrimination this way could work for TV audiences, but it would not solve the root of the problem. To make fans stop causing problems for the Mexican Federation, we have brainstormed a few ideas that could help do away with the “puto” cry.
LUCHADOR MASKS FOR ALL!
Imagine if anybody who attended the stadium received a luchador mask at the door. Everyone would be forced to wear their mask at all times, and security would be on high alert in case anybody took theirs off.
Surely, fans would still scream out irreverent comments, but it would be difficult to understand anything over the mask. It would just sound like a muffled choir, and all the FIFA people would chill.
FREE CHIPS AND BEER
If Mexico doesn´t do something about this issue sooner rather than later, they could end up with substantial fines to pay. Instead, they could save a lot of money by buying chips and beer for those who agree not to participate in the chant.
Everybody loves free food, and let´s not get started on free beer! They will be so busy eating, and so drunk, that they might just forget about the whole yelling “puto” at the goalie thing.
BRING BACK VUVUZELAS!
Have you ever tried taking your socks off with your feet? The first sock is the hard part, and it can be one of the most annoying things in the world. Well, vuvuzelas are a close second. But, they are probably the last hope for Mexico when it comes to fighting discriminating chants.
They were so loud and obnoxious that most stadiums banned them, but it's time to bring them back to Mexico. Vuvuzelas would keep fans from shouting at the goalie. Or maybe the loud noise would keep FIFA from identifying the chant.
BUT IN THE END, IT DOESN´T EVEN MATTER
Here’s the thing. It will be very hard for Mexican fans to let go of this tradition because they don’t see anything wrong with it and they don’t mean any harm. Plus, if you know Mexicans, you know that when you tell them NOT to do something, they will only go at it harder.
Good luck on Sunday, FEMEXFUT!
