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Kardashian’s 'Break The Internet' Pic is Now a Pinata

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December 5, 2014

Kim Kardashian, who shocked the world by bearing her famous ass-et on the cover of Paper magazine, has been transformed into a pinata by one dedicated, and talented fan in Reynosa, Mexico. Now the tiny shop, which would normally sell around 10 pinatas a week, is suddenly fielding calls from all over the world.

Reynosa, Mexico - Kim Kardashian arrived in Reynosa, Mexico – as a piñata.

The Kim Kardashian "Break the Internet" picture that has circled around the world now has gripped Reynosa – a city in Northern Mexico bordering Texas.

Dalton Javier Ramirez Avalos, the eldest son of a family of piñata crafters, wanted to please his mother when she suggested that he make a piñata in the image of the Kardashian’s naked pose which graced the cover of Paper magazine a couple of weeks ago.

"Lately we like making piñatas that are more trendy," Avalos said, explaining that his mother is an unconditional fan of the Kardashians.

On average, the tiny shop would sell about 10 piñatas a week. Now, it is fielding calls from all over the world about his risque piñata.

Ramirez, who is finishing his major in chemical engineering, said he is surprised by the attention his creation has generated since he finished it on Sunday and posted it on Facebook. He crafts the piñatas himself, one by one and manually – he uses just wire, newspaper for the filling, and rice paper to cover the whole thing.

He said coming up with the first beatable KK took him more than a week. Now, with all the attention generated, he said he may have trouble meeting the growing demand.

"They are even being requested for the Posadas," he said in awe, referring to the popular Mexican festival held during the nine days before Christmas.

Originally, he explained, his idea was to appeal to clients looking for something to spice up their bachelor party.

In order to churn as many piñatas as they possibly can, the Ramirez family has organized the labor and started producing them at three levels of sophistication. He is in charge of the most elaborate ones, which can go for as much as $100; they are bigger, wear a wig, and the face bears a better resemblance to the Kardashian. His younger brother takes care of the more simple ones, which don’t require as much time and go for $40, and his little sister is responsible for painting them all. Both parents retired five years ago.

The Pinatería Ramirez, with more than 30 years in the business, gained some fame in the past few months with their "Miley Cirus Riding a Chili" and, back in July, with one portraying the Dutch soccer player Arjen Robben - the most hated person in the country after he claimed a penalty that ultimately kicked the Mexico team out of the World Cup.

But as much as Ramirez is enjoying this sudden spotlight on him and his shop, he said he is particularly proud of being able to put Reynosa on the map for a reason other than cartel violence. "We are pleased that our city is providing something positive," he said.

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