Chola was a commonly used slang term for Hispanic gang divas back in the 90's. The style of makeup & tattoos was distinctive - and, to some extent, owes some of its look and feel to Divine (do an image search for that one.... include John Waters and/or Pink Flamingos to sharpen the results ).

So - to me, there is what I suppose could be considered an "inside joke" flavor to it. Grew up in Southern California, knew some ladies and saw lots who employed this style. 10 years ago, brought she who would become Darling Wife into my life - and she was born and raised in Divine's (and John Waters') Baltimore.

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1961 220b: first project car - sold.
2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife