Did I mention that I have an intense love for finger puppets? I have no idea why that is or 
where that comes from, but I do. I find them so adorable and not creepy like full-size puppets. A couple of weeks back we were on a mini-road trip back to Ohio for the weekend and we stopped at Taco Bell (don’t judge…I love the bell as well). My step-son got a kids meal, which of course came with a toy. We stopped getting excited over these toys quite a while back because they are usually pretty lame! To my surprise, Milo pulls out the coolest toy, EVER! It was a thumb wrestling “arena” with Lucha Libre masks for your thumbs. Holy Cow! How stinking cute is this? I say High Five to whomever dreamed this up–it has given me lots of laughs. Look at the little arms…please tell me you are laughing right now?
For those of you who are not familiar with Luch Libre, here is the Wikipedia definition: “Lucha libre (Spanish for “free wrestling” or free fighting) is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries referring to a form of professional wrestling involving varied techniques and moves. Mexican wrestling is characterized by rapid sequences of holds and moves, as well as ‘high-flying moves’, some of which have been adopted in the United States, and colorful masks. Lucha libre has also transcended the language barrier to some extent as evidenced by works such as Mucha Lucha and Nacho Libre. Lucha libre performers are known as luchadores (singular luchador).”
I am sure my love for finger puppets does not travel far so instead I did a little hunting for other Lucha Libre inspired goods. Enjoy! (Click the links to find/buy the goods via Sublime Stitching and some crazy ebay store.)
