The monologue is a humorous and candid commentary on the speaker's experiences, travels, and observations about different cultures, languages, and events. The speaker, Franco Escamilla, begins by expressing gratitude to an unnamed individual who made him stand for six minutes on stage, which he found humiliating. He then shares his experiences in South America, where he performed in Colombia and Ecuador, and describes the difficulties of understanding the local language and customs.
Escamilla also talks about his experiences in Mexico, where he performed at a place called "Mexicalli mass," a term he didn't understand until a driver explained it to him. He also shares his thoughts on the celebration of Halloween in different parts of Mexico, comparing it to the United States. He also discusses his experiences with the reggaeton music scene, mentioning his interactions with various artists.
Throughout the monologue, Escamilla uses humor to poke fun at himself and his experiences, often making light of difficult situations. He also uses his experiences to comment on broader issues, such as the celebration of Halloween, the Catholic Church, and the differences between cultures. The monologue ends with Escamilla affirming his Roman and Marian Apostolic Catholic faith, while also expressing his respect for all cultures and religions.
1. The speaker is Franco Escamilla, a comedian.
2. He thanks the audience for their support and mentions a show in South America that was scary for him.
3. He talks about a tour he did in Mexico and mentions a show in La Paz and Los Cabos.
4. He discusses the term "cachanilla" and its origin in Mexico, and how it's used differently in different regions.
5. He talks about a Halloween special he presented in California, where he dressed as the Joker.
6. He mentions a show in Tijuana where he had to work with a set design prepared in Singa Thesh.
7. He talks about a show in Monterrey and the differences in Halloween celebrations across different regions in Mexico.
8. He mentions a song from Morelos that he experienced as a child, where the lyrics are about a skull that is hungry.
9. He discusses the differences in Halloween celebrations in Zacatecas and mentions a song about a dead man who wants sweet potatoes.
10. He talks about a time when he was scared at Universal Studios in Los Angeles during a "Walking Dead" attraction.
11. He talks about a private event for a parish community in a club, where he told a joke about a sacristan.
12. He talks about a time when he was accused of being an atheist and making fun of the Catholic Church.
13. He clarifies his religious beliefs, stating that he is a Roman and Marian Apostolic Catholic.
14. He talks about the importance of knowing how to pray.