comedy


Texas Mexican Cristela Alzonzo represents (old school Nintendo style) in this Comedy Time Latino clip from 2009. She has also lied on her resume.

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The Good: George Washington’s birthday is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of Los United Estates, AKA The Father of Our Country. Some people call it Presidents Day (sometimes spelled Presidents’ Day or President’s Day.) Schools and banks and government offices will be closed.

The Not So Good: Dave Chappelle isn’t so sure about George’s special day, right there in the middle of Black History Month (NSFW language): [Mas…]

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Before Al Madrigal got rich and famous as POCHO’s Migrant Editor (and Senior Latino Correspondent for The Daily Show) he spent time on the road as a stand-up comedian, always trying to become a better Mexican. Here he is in 2010, as seen in 3 Non Juans. (NSFW language.)


In the second installment of Mija Weekly ñews wrap I discuss lip-synching, immigration, my chusma hair dresser and I answer questions from you pochos. Also I don’t drop the F-bomb.

Thank you to everyone who watched last week! Don’t forget to leave me your comments below.


POCHO’s New Jack City Burro Jefe Elise Roedenbeck wraps up this week’s ñews in the premiere installment of Mija Weekly. Please note she is quite insistent that you leave comments below. (NSFW language.)


In ¡El Tonto! a socially-challenged vacationer in Mexico City strikes up an unlikely friendship with lucha libre star El Solar.

It’s A Very POCHO Five-Way Christmas Video Festival, Carlos Brown

by OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER December 24, 2012 Cultura
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#1. SANTA CLAUS AND HIS OLD LADY (Cheech and Chong):

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Merry Christmas from ‘Pancho Claus’ and Lalo Guerrero (videos)

by QUESO QUESEM December 21, 2012 Cultura
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Pancho Claus? He’s Santa’s cousin from south of the border! Long before he recorded novelty tunes, Lalo Guerrero was a star. Some call him the Father of Chicano music.

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¡Mira! Cheech and Chong ‘Santa Claus and His Old Lady’ (video)

by OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER December 19, 2012 Cultura
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Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are high with the Spirit of Christmas as they consider the timeless tale of Santa Claus and His Old Lady in this fan-created video – a mashup of photos and the classic recorded comedy bit. Tommy Chong is still out there representing. He posted this Instagram photo of himself yesterday:

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Can Shakila win the next ‘Christmas Idol’ with ‘Feliz Navidad’? (video)

by JUAN-DMC December 17, 2012 Cultura
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The Christmas Idol panel of judges is a tough one. Santa Claus, Lady Sharoun the Purple and Jesus H. Christ Himself have power to make a contestant’s dreams come true. Can Shakila (Roberta Valderrama) win them over with her hot hot hot version of Feliz Navidad? MORE ROBERTA VALDERRAMA: Carmen’s dream: Security guard today, tomorrow [...]

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