French man sums up dating in Mexico with one wild metaphor involving Russian roulette and a piñata
Dating a Mexican brings one of the most flavorful experiences of life but it is not for the weak.
The game of piñata must have come to mind for occasions or to mark the idea of fun but never related to anything in the dating world. French actor Éros Brousson made this hysterical comparison and explained why dating in Mexico is equivalent to playing “Russian roulette with a piñata.” In a post shared on January 21, 2026, the man shared his reasons for citing the analogy and revealed that dating in Mexico is really like a game of chance — you can get some of the most vibrant characters but you can also expose yourself to some solid and terrifying stuff. The internet can’t help but agree while bursting with laughter.
The man revealed how dating a local, especially if you’re a “gringo” or a foreigner, can come with its share of surprises. “It’s like a golden retriever trying to date a jaguar,” he remarked. Since this gives a clearer comparison, let’s move on to a few aspects or instances explored by Brousson. He first noted a time difference, and no, he wasn’t talking about time zones. “In Europe or in the U.S., you date for three months, then you hold hands,” he noted, adding that the process is slow and takes place at its own pace. However, with Mexicans, things are upbeat. “Here is the speed of dating in Mexico. Date 1: Tacos, Date 2: Te Amo (I love you), Date 3: You meet the abuela, and you’re technically engaged,” Brousson remarked.
This pushed the man to move to the next aspect. “If you date a Mexican, you don’t have a boyfriend or girlfriend, you have a shadow,” he said. Elaborating further, he noted how “possessiveness” is looked at as a love language in the country, and that applies to all acts. “If they are not jealous, they don’t love you; if they don’t check your phone, are you even real?” the man asked. Brousson was choosing his examples quite seriously, with attention to detail, and the accurate humor was hard to miss. He noted the next factor — language barrier. “I see couples at dinner using Google Translate to have arguments,” he noted.
Yes, the language is not for the faint of heart and has its brilliant personality to it. He mentioned how translations can be dangerous. For example, if a person yells, “Me vale madre,” it originally means, “I don’t give a damn,” Brousson revealed. Unfortunately, translators being faulty and unable to cope just translate it to, “My mother is expensive.” It’s not just the language or cuisine that puts you to the test; it’s also the dancing. The actor hysterically revealed that the Mexican Move is where “real tragedy happens.” Consider salsa, you’ll see the locals move seamlessly, like Brousson says, “It’s like their hips are made of liquid. Physics-defying.” On the other hand, tourists like us would be struggling if we hadn’t already twisted a bone. “The Mexican is flowing, the tourist looks like he’s fighting an invisible swarm of bees,” the man said.
Data collected by WalletHub on around 50 states with regard to dating and friendliness revealed results that agree with Brousson’s hilarious perspective. Chip Lupo, analyst at WalletHub, revealed that nearly half of American adults are single and that dating is getting harder than ever. On the list of 50 states, New Mexico ranked 41. Out of factors measured, the state was listed at 27 for “dating opportunities,” and the “fun and romance” rank went way down to 49. Surprisingly, New Mexico has the highest number of single adults. Dating them is really not for the weak, and that’s what makes them even more authentic, special, and fiery.
The examples were too accurate and detailed to ignore, and people couldn't help but agree. Magnolia Rose, a Canadian, noted, “This happened to me when I was dating a Mexican man.” Kaaren HeGa, a Mexican, wrote, “Not me living together, marrying, and getting pregnant from my gringo husband all in less than a year.” Nancy Lucas added, “So true about the dancing. Mexicans have hips that even hula hoop dancers would envy.” We can only extend Brousson’s message, “It beats the boring coffee dates back home. Good luck to the soldiers out there.”
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