Wait, let me explain!
Why is there a middle-aged man wearing antennae and a red hood?
To anyone from north of the border, I'm sure this is all very confusing. Just take a breath, and let's jump into it. He's El Chapulin Colorado. Which basically translates to "The Red Grasshopper."
He's hard to compare to anyone from Hollywood. The best I can come up with is an even sillier version of the Adam West Batman. He uses a giant hammer, shrinking pills, and his wit to fight evil--doers. But not just super-villains: also, abusive parents and leaders.
This guy did it all. He also had a skit show about a hotel (think SNL) and a show about a little boy that lives in a barrel. Seriously. You have some Googling to do, my friend. I genuinely feel a little sorry for anyone that hasn't laughed to this man's work.
Why is this important? Well, because to us Spanish-speakers, he was even bigger than Batman. Yes, that's right. This guy basically was SNL, Batman, and Jerry Seinfeld rolled into one. His name was Chespirito and he died a few months ago. I have to write about him because of all the hours I spent watching his shows with my family.
Antennae's off to this man.
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