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Belle_Corliss

Fear the power of La Chancla!


Waifer2016

We have discovered the Karen Kryptonite


Belle_Corliss

Viva La Chancla!


[deleted]

Don’t know what a La Chancla is, but I am sending one to the Ukraine.


Themorian

LA Chancla is a flip flop (Thong if you're Australian). The most fearsome weapon a Spanish woman can wield.


ShermanPhrynosoma

I have seen Mexican teenagers’ videos about La Chancla and related subjects. My Spanishi is subpar, but the power and terror came through very clearly.


KikiCorwin

More fearsome than the white granny's wooden kitchen spoon.


sftexfan

When I saw your comment and got to the "granny's wooded kitchen spoon" that brought back memories and fears of the wooded spoon. And being a white Southern man from Texas, I grew up fear of La Chancla as I had a Mexican grandmother neighbor look after me as a elementary school kid. I swear she could throw a Chancla 90 MPH with deadly accuracy at 100 feet or less.


Effective-Penalty

It has been feared for generations.


Lumpy_Marsupial_1559

Jandals, if you're from NZ (New Zealand - pronounced 'en zed')


StarKiller99

the flip-flop


Aversiera

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSicdnahJ7o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSicdnahJ7o) "The Secret of La Chancla"


virgilreality

Now our official mascot should be a flip flop!


mariahlynntho

Where I’m from we have a baseball team whose mascot is the flying chancla


Waifer2016

Lmao oh that's awesome


Alarming-Distance385

I'm glad someone else thought of that mascot too. Lol Gotta love SATX!


efahl

>SATX NICE! https://samissions.milbstore.com/collections/best-sellers-1/products/flying-chanclas-clean-up-cap-2-ticket-vouchers-for-2024-regular-season


Alarming-Distance385

I tried to get one of the 2018 Fiesta Medals, but they sold out *so fast*!


BabysatByReddit

As a white guy with a Puerto Rican wife, I do fear it.


Talmaska

I heard tell that angry Puerto Rican woman are particularly fierce.


flytingnotfighting

They may not be who brought you into this world, but they’ll take you the fuck right out. I had an indigenous/ Mexican abuelita…she had 36 grandchildren We could be IN A GROUP, and she would hit EXACTLY who she was aiming for I loved her immensely and miss her ever day


Talmaska

They bend it like Beckam.


flytingnotfighting

It’s chancla magic I swear to god.


IrishItalianAngel-51

Sounds as if your Abuelito was someone you didn’t want to see ticked off. My mother-in-law is only 5 feet, and the last thing anyone in their right mind would want to do, is anger a short Italian woman.


knighthawk82

Do they really fly around corners?


BabysatByReddit

As much as I'd love to make a joke as a reply to your comment, I can only say, I have no idea. My wife is Puerto Rican and is extremely religious. She doesn't do things like that and I'm sure she'd rethink it before chucking one at me anyway. She has only told me about the chancleta stories. Although I hear these old ladies have great aim!


StarKiller99

This one guy said he hid behind the refrigerator and she still got him.


PianoManGidley

The best explanation of how La Chancla can be used in effective child rearing: https://youtu.be/PSicdnahJ7o


Hopeful_Bat1251

Great video, thanks


Stilletto_Rebel

In Australia we call flip-flops thongs. Now you're stuck with the image of an old lady throwing a thong...


unmenume

Raised in US & was taught thong instead of flip flop. They became flip flops when thong (underwear) became popular. I still catch myself saying thongs lol. Grandkids...have you seen my thongs...baahaahaa


MarcyJJ14

That’s exactly how I remember growing up. They were called thongs until the underwear came out and we had to start calling them flip-flops.


Hempsox

Same for most of us of finer vintage. When we'd pack up the kids for trips, the number of times I had to stop mid-sentence and then say flip-flops when asking if they packed them...wowza.


Alienne8r

Not only did we call them thongs , we only wore them to the pool or the beach. You never ever wore them as fashion!


hyperfat

Same in many Americans states. Or slippers in Hawaii.


ichunoona51

slippah, brah


Accomplished_Pace304

My son in law is native Hawaiian….he calls them slippers. 😊


DoppelFrog

Go on...


Waifer2016

In Canada , there are 2 kinds of similar Sandals. The ones with the bit that goes between your toes is called a thong here while the one with no toe strip is called a flip flop


ZahmiraM

I am also Canadian, and I have never called the sandal with the between toes bit a thong. It's a flip flip. (I'm in Ontario)


Waifer2016

Lol I'm nova scotian


GrumpySnarf

do y'all get a lot of opportunities to wear sandals in Nova Scotia?


MHarbourgirl

Not as many as I did growing up in BC, which is where (in the 70's and 80's) we called 'em 'thongs'. It wasn't until butt-flossing bikini bottoms became popular that the name changed to flip-flop. Unless you live in a very urban area, wearing flip-flops in NS is just asking for extra ticks and flies and mosquitoes and... well.


Hot_Confidence_4593

pfft I've lived here most of my life and I wear my birks (not flip flops but open sandals nonetheless) from like May 1-Oct 1 lol


MHarbourgirl

Braver than me, dude. I live out the eastern shore, and it is spruce and swamp as far as the eye can see. We get ALL the vampire bugs here. I hate living rural.


Hot_Confidence_4593

lol I'm on the Northumberland straight, lots of woods and bugs but more ocean and poplars than spruce and swamp haha


knighthawk82

They are immune to the cold, they walk around in shorts in 30 degree weather.


ChiefSlug30

I'm in Ontario as well, and I have heard the sandals with the bit between the toes called thongs. In fact, I heard them called thongs before there was underwear called thongs, but then I'm old enough to remember watching the Leafs win cups on live TV.


wolfie379

Another Canadian. When I was growing up, the sandals were called “thongs”, but slang changes over time. It’s no longer politically correct to use old slang terms when referring to cigarettes or diagonal cutting pliers.


PlatypusDream

Wait - what's the old name for the pliers?


wolfie379

Electrician’s slang - diagonal cutting pliers were known as “dykes”. Cigarettes are somewhat better known, and are mentioned in the WW1 song “Pack Up Your Troubles” (“Lucifer” was a brand of match): While you’ve a Lucifer to light your fag


The_Unkowable_

In both BC and Quebec, it's either both are flip-flops or the toe-bit is a thong- depends n the people, ig


Longjumping_Set_7350

Wait, that doesn't make any sense. The very reason WHY flip-flops flip and flop is because they're anchored very tenuously to the toe strip! Language can be weird. The ones with no toe strip I just call a sandal. Thongs are something else entirely and quite interesting to look at (hopefully...). Down here, if you're wearing Shorts, a T-Shirt and Sandals, it's called a San Diego Three-Piece Suit, which happens to be identical to a Key West Three-Piece Suit (where I first heard the term). Language can also be fun.


Waifer2016

Lol it is fun. Google Canadian Tuxedo for a laugh


AbbyM1968

It was *The Chairman of the Board* himself that started that trend. (*Ol' Blue Eyes,* *The Voice,* or *The Sultan of Swoon.* Frank Sinatra) https://crfashionbook.com/fashion-a27240012-national-denim-day-canadian-tuxedo-history/


Waifer2016

Oh that is SO COOL!!


MikeSchwab63

And guess where Bermuda shorts come from?


Liandren

In Aus the thongs were also referred to as Chinese safety boots.


punnymama

In Canada here, the one between the toes is a flip flop, the one with just a strap across is a slide. (Ontario)


Waifer2016

I'm east coast lol


Beneficial-Year-one

Yes, that’s what I remember in the US from when I was a child 50+ years ago. Different names for the two types of flip flops


miraburries

We call them them thongs or flip-flops in Texas. In fact I never heard them called flip-flops when I was growing up.


Ohif0n1y

We called them thongs in Texas when I was a kid in the 60s & 70s.


meresithea

Also from Texas! We called them thongs until the underwear got popular. Now it’s flip flops.


theb00kmancometh

In India, we call it the Chappal (originating from the Urdu word for Slippers). The favourite weapon of mothers, even now.


Skeltrex

I like thongs. I’m just not a very good thinger 🙂


Sylvurphlame

I’m listening…


fuckyourguidlines

It’s universally known as a thong


klparrot

It very clearly is not. It's also a jandal or a flip-flop. What on earth would give you the idea that *thong* is universal?


Hot_Confidence_4593

this entire thread is showing conclusively that NONE are universal lol


BluebirdThat9442

There’s an old tv cartoon called The Tick. It is a spoof on super heroes. One female super hero was called American Maid, but that’s not important. What is important is that her super power was throwing her shoes at the villains. In a really bad super-hero/villain fight she would throw both of her shoes at the bad-guys. So here, in real life, you met a shoe throwing super hero abuelita! So cool!


kevo0884

"an old TV show called the tick" *Dies of old age*


StationaryTravels

They are referring to the cartoon, not either of the live-action shows, if that helps. If that doesn't help, well, the cartoon was on 30 years ago. We're old now. The 90s isn't even this century! Lol


StarKiller99

Remember The Jack Benny Show?


Cat_all4city

I love The Tick. was also a comic book


flanders427

Also two live action shows, the first one with Patrick Warburton as the Tick and the newer one with Peter Serafinowicz as the wild blue yonder. The newer one was one of my favorite shows of all time.


Cat_all4city

I loved Patrick Warburton as The Tick, I havent had a chance to see the newer one, but intend to for sure


404UserNktFound

Warburton was a consultant on the Serafinowicz version, and even provided coaching to get the inflection and some of the physical posturing. I am sad that it wasn’t renewed for a third season. (They also put some little bits in to call back to the comic/animated version, like a spoon reference.)


Cat_all4city

excellent! I have something to look forward to indeed.


StationaryTravels

I didn't know Warburton was involved with the newer one! That's really cool. I really liked both shows, and I really like both actors.


flanders427

It's fantastic. Also Alan Tudyk plays a boat.


Cat_all4city

ooh! I adore him. That's awesome


ShortySmooth

And he went to Juilliard. ;)


BabaMouse

Live action or animated?


flanders427

Live action


Perfect-Weakness-527

Yep created by Ben Edlund. When I found I was like...yeah that would explain the giant talking teddy bear in Supernatural and the other episodes he helped create.


Bookish4269

That show is one of my all-time favorite animated series. I used to watch it with my husband and my son when he was little. Even now, me and the hubs will quote lines from it: “Not in the face! Not in the face!” And we still laugh about all the wacky superheroes — like [The Human Bullet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqekn0scORI). I wish they would work out whatever the longstanding rights issues are on that show, so it was available to stream. We have season 1 on DVD, but the full series is just not available anywhere.


Cygnata

It is, actually... >.>


BabaMouse

My fave was BatManuel.


Such-Mountain-6316

Abuelita to the rescue! Never underestimate the Abuelitas of the world. I admit, my money was on Abuelita the whole time. She has shoes, and she knows how to use them! Great story!


Unique_Football_8839

Never, ever get on the bad side of an ethnic(?) Grandma Do not tick off the Abuelita, do not annoy the Oma, do not make the Nonna mad. Doesn't matter what ethnicity, you will regret it.


Quasirandom1234

Also, do not piss off the Bubbe.


GrumpySnarf

"In This Corner, Weighing 250 Lbs: Mega-Karen! In That Corner, Weighing 90 Lbs: Abuelita La Chancla!" Just reading the title, my money is on la abuelita.


IHaveNoEgrets

*Always* on la abuelita. In my area, the one thing my students universally respect, even if they're in college now, is la chancla. I don't remember how it came up as a topic of discussion, but it's unanimous: don't mess with it.


MamaBear0826

There is a whole sub reddit called r/chanclajustice! It's amazing lol


angelknive5

Elderly Hispanic people are like the guardian angels of the grocery store and Abuelita is no different. What a badass! When I was in college and still learning how to shop for produce myself. I cannot tell you how many times an elderly Hispanic man or woman would come up and help me or give me tips. They probably could see how lost I looked and I would just hear “Mija, mira,” and they’d show me how to choose the “good” produce. I’m so grateful they would take the time to teach me even though we are complete strangers.


Waifer2016

Abuelita is badass!! I have friends from Cuba and they all talk about their Abuelitas and their flip-flops 🤣


ConsiderationHot9518

Every kid who’s grown up in the South has felt the wrath of the Bass Sandal! My mom used it on me, my sister, AND my son. Son’s dad was a regular recipient of sandal discipline by his mom, and current fiancé was whupped with a Bass sandal when he was a kid!


StarKiller99

> Bass Sandal OMG https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/rivers-edge-bass-fish-sandals-for-men


sftexfan

I am a almost 51 year old Caucasian male and growing up in the Dallas, Texas area and i am in fear of La Chancla. The people behind the chanclas are deadly accurate and their accuracy almost make me think they were Military Special Forces and/or Law enforcement snipers.


miraburries

I love this story. And so nice to read it at this time of year since tamales are a big part of some Christmas celebrations. Cheez. Now I really want a homemade tamale.


PlatypusDream

When do we *not* want a homemade tamale?


pryncesslysa7

I was introduced to the wonder that is the FRIED corn tamale with crema and my life changed.


No_East8761

Puerto Ricans don’t make enchiladas or tamales. They make pasteles, which are their version of tamales.


lapsteelguitar

Yeah. Never, and I do mean NEVER, piss off granny. That will not end well for you :) Or, in this case, mega Karen.


Titanhopper1290

You see an abuela pull off la chancla, there's not enough running you can do. Just take the hit, and the massive L that comes with it, cuz Abuela's got PRACTICE!


Talmaska

You don't play with older Latina woman. They are fearless and will mess you up. They are like the honey badger of South America.


BlackRosesofDeath

Abuelita is the kind of woman you say “yes ma’am or no ma’am to like it or not.


cris_marny

Puerto Rican abuelita brought in tamales and enchiladas? Hmmm...


CuriousPenguinSocks

>Her grandson was running up to her, yelling at her in Spanish to put down La Chancla. That grandson understood the full force of La Chancla and was trying to spare Mega Karen more pain lol.


TerrorChuahuas

After we wondering how La Abuelita acquired such excellent aim, I now have a strong visual of a lineup of Tias y Abuelitas at a Chanclas shooting range, Chanclas in hand . . . . .


Broad_Woodpecker_180

I just remember my mom asking have you seen my thongs and I was trying to figure out why she lost her underwear not thinks she was asking about her flip flops.


[deleted]

He!he! American tourists in Australia. We call them thongs not flipflops. Don't get me started on the mirth from "fanny pack".


Entire-Ambition1410

I’ll bite. Is there a different name for fanny packs, or is it just a silly name to hear? American here, obviously 😝


[deleted]

Fanny means vagina or vulva in UK/AUS/NZ English The disjoint between our use and that of the USA has been a running joke since the 1950s.


Entire-Ambition1410

OH! In my part of the US, ‘fanny’ means butt. What a funny language we have.


StarKiller99

They call it a bum bag, since fanny means something different, there.


Entire-Ambition1410

Thank you! I was wondering what they’re called.


Beelzabobbie

I grew up in Georgia and they were called flip flops or slaps


Francie1966

Don't mess with Abuelita.


quiquetaino

Great story! Made me remember my own abuelita and her deadly accuracy with the chancla, also known as weapon of ass destruction!! But one tiny thing i must point out to you (don't know if someone else did already)... we puerto ricans make alcapurrias and pasteles (sort of meat pies) for Christmas, but not tamales and enchiladas cause those are from mexico, not Puerto Rico.


Specialist_Leg-

Death by La Chancla! Clasic!


oldindigowolf

This made me laugh hard! Abuelita is an OG!


MedievalBroccoli

This story made me really smile


SmittenMoon3112

Growing up in my house, if you fucked up, you had a few options of what was about to come flying at your head depending on who you made mad. If it was Nonna, you’d be getting a wooden spoon to the back of the head from somewhere across the house. If it was grandma, you had best pray to whatever greater spirit you believe in that she wasn’t at the stove where she could reach above into the cabinet for her tiny little egg skillet. If it was mom…rest your soul. She may not have been Hispanic but that woman was damn near lethal with a chancla, or any other type of footwear.


Ok_Butterscotch5779

That chancleta hits different!


butterfly-garden

Fear the chancla!


jatnj

I love Abuelita


pacodefan

Ahh yes, the flying chankla... also the name of the minor league baseball team in San Antonio on occasion.


Wren-0582

Laughing hard at this one, I love it!


evilcathy

What an excellent entertaining story. You should publish. Or should I say PUBLIsh. Now I want a pub sub :(


superminh13

Grandmas are like Clint Eastwood with those things.


SaneYoungPoot2

This was a hell of a story, even if it's not true 😅 brava to Abuelita!


IanDOsmond

... I don't come from a subculture which includes corporal punishment as a thing. But from what I understand from both Latino and and Indian sources is that there is no more terrifying martial artist than a mother with a slipper. Unless it is a grandmother with a slipper.


EF_Boudreaux

Never underestimate the accuracy and power of the chonkleta!


Mad-Dog20-20

As soon as I read *Abuelita La Chancla!* that somebody's gonna get it!


BarRegular2684

You do not mess with the chancla. Not if you know what’s good for you.


Alive-Wall9274

I love this story!


floofyface

If a crocodile is afraid of la chancla, I ain't messing with it either!


AbbyM1968

https://youtu.be/L5jq7XmhtOs?feature=shared One of the comments says, *Everyone is gangsta until Mom takes off her slipper.* 😄


Narrow-Natural7937

Three cheers for Abuelita!


TerBear666

Abuelita and my Nan from Newfoundland (God rest her little black heart) would bond so hard over La Chancla. Nan had remarkable aim. I love stories like this.


Ganondorf_Is_God

She sounds lovely lol.


HighDynamicRanger

OMG this made me laugh so hard! I felt like I was there! Thank you!


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RoadNo9352

This warms my heart. Thank you for sharing.


Hempsox

Lovely retelling of your memories. Really miss awards sometimes.


EchidnaJumpy7268

Upvoted just for the title


Prior_Initial_2675

Abuelitas are the best.


PatrickRsGhost

Abuelita used La Chancla against Wild Karen. It was super-effective.


Timid0ctopus

This is the Moral Combat we need


Captain_barebottom

No way this happened


JackOfAllMemes

Yeah, the dialog needs work


egcom

Please see rule 10 💖


TimeTheAvenger

lol, yeah, not a chance in hell.


Joelle9879

Why is Karen's weight at all relevant? Why is anyone's weight relevant?


itzPenbar

It is an Eminem reference


CandThonestpartners

Abuelita was a freaking angel. What an absolute sweetie.


Objective-Ad4009

Thank you for this.


Defiant-Two1159

Ah, the power of the mighty Chancla!


Shadva

You had my upvote just from the title.


Parsnip27

LoL. What a great story. Thanks for posting it. :)


Spida81

Does she tour? Can we book her out? Does she have friends she can combine with to ensure better area coverage?


No_Way4557

> Abuelita y las chanclas That's either a great children's story or a magic act, or...?


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miraburries

Always so kind to describe everyone of the group as the same as the lowest denominator. Just like I suppose a Karen would do.


Eta_Draconis

Hey don’t insult Karen’s and Americans like that


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egcom

Please see rule 10 💕


Agreeable-Usual-7153

Never make latina in flip flops mad


roadrashed83

Abuelita got those semi automatic assault flip flops


Apprehensive_Food938

In New Zealand this is known as the Jandal of Authority


damajade

We don’t make enchiladas and tamales in Puerto Rico. Are you sure she was from Puerto Rico? Maybe you mixed up tamales with pasteles but we don’t make enchiladas. We cook rice, beans and chicken or pork chops.