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>>12789005
>chili originated with poor Mexicans
I can see why you would guess that, but no, and it's not even an open historical question. Earliest documentation of chili is from Texas, and the only records we have of Mexicans regarding chili is their repeated insistence they have nothing to do with the dish. Mexicans have never been big fans of chili believe it or not.
http://www.chilirecipes.net/history-chili/
>The only thing certain about the origin of chili is that it did not originate in Mexico. Charles Ramsdell, a writer from San Antonio in an article called San Antonio: An Historical and Pictorial Guide, wrote: “Chili, as we know it in the U.S., cannot be found in Mexico today except in a few spots which cater to tourists. If chili had come from Mexico, it would still be there. For Mexicans, especially those of Indian ancestry, do not change their culinary customs from one generation, or even from one century, to another.”

>>11138683
It's not that difficult to deal with, just make sure you aren't ever sincere about anything.