Mexican hunger strike teenager wins royal wedding trip - Polidicks

[quote=BBCNEWS] A Mexican teenager who staged a hunger strike to try to obtain an invitation to the British royal wedding has been given the money to fly to London. Estibalis Chavez, 19, made headlines in February with her 16-day fast outside the British Embassy in Mexico City. Her story touched Mexican lobbyist Octavio Fitch Lazo, who agreed to lend her the money for her flight. Ms Chavez wants to give Prince William and Kate Middleton an oil painting she has done of the couple. "My plan... is to find a paparazzi or one of these people that follow them all the time and see if I can give them their gift," she told the Associated Press. "I know it's not the nicest way, but it's clear the royal protocol would never allow me near them." Diana fan Estibalis Georgina Chavez left her home in the slums north of Mexico City to camp outside the British Embassy in February and begin her hunger strike. "At the time I didn't see it as something so drastic and dramatic," she said. "[People] said I risked my health for something many believe to be frivolous and silly. But, I think that for me, it was the only way to achieve my goal." She was repeatedly told by British officials that there were no more invitations available. Mr Lazo, a member of an association lobbying Mexico's congress to adopt silver coinage, became aware of her plight after walking past her camp one day, and decided to offer her the air fare. "It moved me to see that no one understood her very well... I think she is right to fight for what she wants," he said. Ms Chavez has long had an interest in the British Royal Family, having been told by her father that her mother - who died when she was born - had been a big fan of Princess Diana. Royal-related books, drawings and paintings fill the family's modest home. [/quote] Source: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13167829[/url] Seriously? [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Stop posting a new thread for every BBC news article" - BANNED USER))[/highlight]

See kids? If you throw a big enough tantrum you can get anything.

This is the most random thing I've read in months.

You know, I'm inclined to feel happy for her. I guess it was something really important to her, and she found a way to make herself heard - even if it was through something as ridiculous as a hunger strike.

[QUOTE=archangel125;29369070]You know, I'm inclined to feel happy for her. I guess it was something really important to her, and she found a way to make herself heard - even if it was through something as ridiculous as a hunger strike.[/QUOTE] no this is dumb about 100 people will try this in the future now

[QUOTE=Mr.Dounut;29369255]no this is dumb about 100 people will try this in the future now[/QUOTE] True, but at least she thought of it first.

[QUOTE=archangel125;29369324]True, but at least she thought of it first.[/QUOTE] of a hunger strike?

[QUOTE=Mr.Dounut;29369961]of a hunger strike?[/QUOTE] When you put it that way it sounds considerably less impressive :C

Whats with this fucking fascination for the Royal family outside of Britain? Jesus they're a bunch rich celebrities, that's it.

[QUOTE=Vasili;29369991]Whats with this fucking fascination for the Royal family outside of Britain? Jesus they're a bunch rich celebrities, that's it.[/QUOTE] no one really cares in america, the news makes a big deal but I can't think of one person who does care

Winner!

Somebody gave enough of a fuck to starve themself?

[QUOTE=Vasili;29369991]Whats with this fucking fascination for the Royal family outside of Britain? Jesus they're a bunch rich celebrities, that's it.[/QUOTE] This , its fucking annoying

Why do i imagine this kid as the Mexican kid with that sickness in that DS Trauma Center Game?

Just saw a clip about the royal wedding on the news. I left the room. It's so unimportant that they don't get the liberty of me capping the R and the W in the two words.

I don't think that ban reason is very justified, news is news, It doesn't really matter who posts it. Unless you banned him for spamming up the main page. Ontopic: Does anyone on facepunch actually care about the royal wedding? Someone gets heavy media coverage because they were born to a certain family? I hate the media so much. Why should someone be 'royal'? All it means these days is that you're a rich cunt.

[QUOTE=Mr.Dounut;29370000]no one really cares in america, the news makes a big deal but I can't think of one person who does care[/QUOTE] There are plenty of Brits who care. [editline]23rd April 2011[/editline] And i'm surprised Americans aren't addicted to the Royal Family. They seem to worship the ground of celebrities. Then again, the Royal family has class and Americans are allergic to that. [editline]23rd April 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=CertainDOOM;29373610]I don't think that ban reason is very justified, news is news, It doesn't really matter who posts it. Unless you banned him for spamming up the main page. Ontopic: Does anyone on facepunch actually care about the royal wedding? Someone gets heavy media coverage because they were born to a certain family? I hate the media so much. Why should someone be 'royal'? All it means these days is that you're a rich cunt.[/QUOTE] I do, because it's relevant to some of my nationality. They're a monarch, not just rich people. They're deeply part of the culture of England. There a plenty other issues to contend to then the Royal family.

[QUOTE=amute;29374204] And i'm surprised Americans aren't addicted to the Royal Family. They seem to worship the ground of celebrities. Then again, the Royal family has class and Americans are allergic to that. [/QUOTE] The only people I see giving a shit about celebrities are gay men, blond bimbos, and house wives. When the average person hears about Angelina jolie having kids or something, they say "so?"

[QUOTE=amute;29374204]Then again, the Royal family has class and Americans are allergic to that. [/QUOTE] I hate to say it, but you're mostly right.

[QUOTE=Trunk Monkay;29374414]The only people I see giving a shit about celebrities are gay men, blond bimbos, and house wives. When the average person hears about Angelina jolie having kids or something, they say "so?"[/QUOTE] Wow, that was really bigoted of you.

[QUOTE=amute;29374204] I do, because it's relevant to some of my nationality. They're a monarch, not just rich people. They're deeply part of the culture of England. There a plenty other issues to contend to then the Royal family.[/QUOTE] But they contribute next to nothing to anything.

[QUOTE=amute;29374947]Wow, that was really bigoted of you.[/QUOTE] You said Americans' were allergic to class. I can't take you seriously.

[QUOTE=CertainDOOM;29376534]But they contribute next to nothing to anything.[/QUOTE] Apparently they contribute to the tourism economy by simply being here.

[QUOTE=Zambies!;29376848]You said Americans' were allergic to class. I can't take you seriously.[/QUOTE] Oh come on, do you really think American culture is rich in artistic styles and class? [editline]23rd April 2011[/editline] Name me one thing American culture has that's redeemable. [editline]23rd April 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=CertainDOOM;29376534]But they contribute next to nothing to anything.[/QUOTE] So what? So does a lot of people.

[QUOTE=Mr.Dounut;29370000]no one really cares in america, the news makes a big deal but I can't think of one person who does care[/QUOTE] I saw on the English news that loads of Americans will be watching it actually.

Why isn't the royal family beheaded yet?

[QUOTE=yaik9a;29386417]Why isn't the royal family beheaded yet?[/QUOTE] Uh... Because there's no reason to?

Maybe she'll go on to be a successful painter. That would be cool.