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Whatever Happened to Frito Bandito?

Youtube: FritoIf you watched television in the late 1960s, chances are you were introduced to the animated mascot for Fritos Corn Chips. Wearing a sombrero, sporting a thin mustache, and carrying two six-shooter pistols on his hips, the Frito Bandito was created by Foote, Cone & Belding, animated by Tex Avery (the same animator who created Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck), and voiced by Mel Blanc, who also voiced Speedy Gonzales and Porky Pig. While Frito corn chips thought the cartoon mascot was a win, many advocacy groups, including the National Mexican-American Anti-Defamation Committee found the Frito Bandito campaign to be racist. The Frito Bandito Controversy Modeled after a stereotypical Mexican revolutionary, Frito Bandito had a thick Mexican accent and...

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What the heck is Quibi, and why should you care? (Update: More new shows)

Update, April 13, 2020: Quibi has just added a number of new scripted and unscripted shows to its lineup: The Stranger #FreeRayshawn 50 States of Fright Agua Donkeys Elba vs. Block Let’s Roll with Tony Greenhand Fight Like a Girl You can find out more about these shows and all of the other upcoming Quibi shows on our feature page. Original article, March 22, 2020 (12 AM ET): Until just a few months ago, the word “Quibi” was used mostly by entertainment business media outlets. Now, we are less than a month away from the launch of the new service. So what is Quibi? Simply put, it’s a streaming service with all original content that hopes to make itself stand...

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Mom’s Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas are simple to make with staple pantry items. This is a small batch recipe to get you through a couple of days. These homemade flour tortillas first made an appearance so many years ago. The post Mom’s Homemade Flour Tortillas appeared first on addicted to recipes.

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10 Harry Potter Characters Reimagined In Disney’s Style

Disney has given audiences their style of creativity for decades. But what exactly makes Disney style so whimsical? From Big Hero 6 (2014), Tarzan (1999)  Lilo and Stitch (2002), Aristocats (1970) and Frozen (2013). The types of animation and concept drawings are similar enough that Disney is the obvious creator, yet each animated adventure has its own signature touch of originality that is just as unique as their stories.RELATED: 10 Hilarious Harry Potter Fan-Art Photos That Would Even Make Voldemort LaughSo what if the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter was given that same magical touch? This list comprises of just some of the fan art that has been created by taking Harry Potter characters and giving them a little Disney tinge...

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Prawn tacos with lime-avocado salsa

In the mood for tacos? These prawn tacos with a lime twist create the perfect blend. INGREDIENTS 1 just-ripe avocado, stoned, peeled, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander 1 red birdseye chilli (optional), seeded, finely chopped 2 1/2 tablespoon lime juice 1kg Raw Deli Prawns Thawed, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning 12 small flour tortillas 1/2 cup (150g) mayonnaise 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 red cabbage, finely shredded 1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks 2 radishes, thinly sliced   DIRECTIONS Combine the avocado, coriander, chilli, if using, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice in a bowl. Season. Set aside for 10 mins to develop the flavors. Combine the prawns, oil...

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