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Lauren Poole, also known as Lynette, appears in a commercial for this year’s New Mexico State Fair with Chicharrón the pig. Poole is the star of the viral “S**t Burqueños Say” YouTube video. Her appearance at an event meant to acclimate international students to New Mexico sparked debate on some online comment boards. Users said the Lynette character promotes negative stereotypes.