Stand-up comic George Lopez uses his childhood experiences growing up Latino in the San Fernando Valley as a platform for nonstop humor. The funnyman takes you on a liberating journey as he hysterically dissects his life growing up in Los Angeles. Reminiscing about the unique quirks in Mexican culture, George tackles such topics as family relationships, insecurities, sexuality, drinking and language.
Writing
Tight callbacks that land harder on second watch.
Acting
Lopez's elastic face does half the heavy lifting.
Director
Paul Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2005 special arrived as Lopez's sitcom peaked, cementing him as the defining Chicano voice in mainstream comedy—years before 'Latinx' entered lexicons.
The 'why you crying' catchphrase became so ubiquitous in Latino households that parents started using it unironically on their own kids.
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