Felipe Esparza - A Violent Journey to Comedy - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2016
- In this extended clip, Felipe Esparza explains how his downward spiral into gangs and drugs eventually led him to become a comedian.
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Love that guy.
the intros are really a huge waste of productions time its really dumb on every video lol get real
@@joshuagauthier5358sex x x dd arzd Citi rrxdrrx xze good dd dayr
He should have his own tv show on comedy central. The world needs more relatable laughable material.
Hopeyoudieonpcp
All of these people look like they can't relate to this man's experience at all.
Sometimes those are the best stories.
Did anyone notice the chick that kept looking at his ass in almost every fucking shot though? 😂
Christopher Briscoe lmao
It’s funny to me cause as a Mexican I can picture how the story probably really went down lmfaooo... on a sick one lmfaooooo
Real talk
The tragedies of living in the hood are real, you brought a lot of harsh memories. Most of those people in the audience do not have an idea of what we have encountered. You made something of your life, keep it up .
Respect
Keep your head up man keep doing what you doing I like to hear for somebody who made it through the struggle 💪💯👊
I hope you know he's not going to read this comment so you're talking to yourself
@@magicman9218 I don't give a fuk
Yes. My brother just passed from gang violence and though I laughed at this there is truth to this story we need to recognize as well. Some people don't make it out alive and he really is lucky to be out. I'm glad he's ok now. RIP Brother! ❤️
It takes a lot of huevos to stand there in front of people&talk about moments of vulnerability.
By far one of my favorite bits. Orale Raza, esta si me llega. ✊🏽
@@fiblestiengleduquavariousi9871 hater!
Elitenoob461 your roasts really need some work bud 💀💀💀 you goofy fr
Elitenoob461
Literally what? 💀
Weirdo AF.
@@fiblestiengleduquavariousi9871 And your grammar speaks a lot about you 😂
Eggs?
If you close your eyes he kinda sounds like a Mexican Terminator
Best comment ever
fuck, you're right
Lmaoooo foreal
Omg lmao
Or Chong lol
Am I the only one that got hit in the heart with this at the end. I know some didn't look at it like that but wow. much respect opening up like that. I guess only people who have walked the same path will understand. I have a new favorite comedian and it's this guy right here. much love man keep climbing up to the top.
I cry for us
Yeah I cried
my irish eyes are flowin dude is a GEM of a human
I took it like that too.. but I always notice that girl does too in the background, you can see her wipe her eyes when he says he just wants to be happy on his list of things to be in the future
David Torres Jr no bro. Me too.
Some people say .-- once a drug addict always a drug addict ,!!!
But I’m here to tell you ,,, I’ve been clean since 1994 !!!
**cricket noises**
Congrats !
Good for you, buddy! Moderation says hello.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 25 years!!! I appreciate you sharing this.
Quiter.
There's a likeability to this guy. I can tell there's pain under all of his funny stories. I'm glad guys like this make something out of their clearly rough past.
This made me cry. I made a lot of mistakes in my life and I'm sorry for the people I hurt.
respect
takes a strong human being to admit that. be proud of yourself.
I love that Felipe is in the comments actually replying to people. What a lovable dude. Hope to see you preform soon.
Ned Mononymous not you
BURN!!😂
@@briansounalath I'm sure he didn't type this for attention
I really enjoyed that story. It seems like he really needed to get it off his mind.
I agree
Yeah man it almost felt like a Joey Diaz story
Wassup fool! Great story, almost resembles mine. I use to hang out in the Ramona Gardens pj's. Got into trouble, moved to Seattle and have a solid job. Hope to see you out here soon, missed you when you were at Parlors in Bellevue.
HOLY SHIT
Felipe Esparza , hell yeah man. I'll see you there, I'll be rocking my dodgers cap!
My conclusion :
“Felipe let me tell you that ,you have a big heart my friend !
🙏🏻👍🏻
By his eyes you could tell his story took him waaay back when... Keep on winning Felipe
shout out to Father Greg and Homeboy Industries
Binyam Mehari yup
This is one of my favorite stories I have ever heard. This is beautiful.
Felipe Esparza love your story man. Came here expecting just another set of jokes and got so much more. Love you bro. I wish you all the best man
No mames
You should get out more.
My Esophagus hurts I wanna cry hearing this story
Agreed, you could tell it was sincere and important to him. That’s what a changed man looks like.
Dude, I was laughing and crying at the same time. I'm proud of you, Felipe. You made it.
This reminds of growing up in the hood when I was in middle school. One day after school I was riding my bike to the store and their was a parked bike outside the liquor store and as I passed by I accidently cliped the bike and it fell over, just my luck the owner of the bike happen to see me do it and he also happen to be the gang leader of the biggest gang in our neighborhood. Few minutes after the incident like 20 guys showed up to my cousins house were I was hiding. they were looking for me to beat me up, my cousin told them I wasn't their they didnt believe him but eventually they all left. The next couple of days I got a hold of a small .25 caliber handgun and was carrying it to school and everywhere I went because I was scared for my life. A week later the 3 main guys looking for me were shot and killed, it's sad to say but a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulder. And thinking back I'm glad I was never put in a situation were I was forced to use my gun, who knows how that would of turned out!! Much respect!
holy shit is I just got more respect for this guy he just give his testimony.... much respect....
I know righ!?? I was not expecting that!
Disguised as a comedy skit. This guy is awesome
Felipe just earned my greatest respect for telling his great story
Ooooooooooooooooooooo
This is dark humor, always on the edge. Props to the guy for how vulnerable he can be.
When he said "I never thought I'd even be alive this long to be here." I felt that. I never thought I would make it to see 28....so many of my friends died before 25 I figured it was how my life would turn out as well.
"A Violent Journey to Comedy" sounds like a great autobiography
Lmao. Wrong comment
NULL NAME WTF
Better title than Kevin Harts book.
Title: My journey to comedy, Nothing to laugh about. - Felipe Esparza
My wife is from LA and she
heard this story while I did dishes and laughed how much this sounded like her childhood friends. This guy's going to go far.
@MrSisterfister100 she cooked bro
he deserved a better audience
“Man, could this be the end of The Dark Knight?” Lmfaoooo
I smoked a joint with Felipe Esparza, true story
Swear to god my dad was his lyft driver and gave him and me tickets to his show in dallas and after the show we smoked 2 hash joints and a joint of louis 13 and he made my mom a pb&j
Bigbluewhale_gaming __ lmao pics or gtfo
That's cool but have you ever tried dmt
@Raul Salazar go
@@smoke1forthedeadhomies837 back to 4chan
The ending made me tear a little. This was wonderful.
Best latino comic ever! He deserves more recognition! Funnier than Fluffy, Ralph, and George
I've never felt more connected with a comedic storyteller than this guy... Keep doing your thing bruh it's golden.
I met Felipe and took a picture with him at LAX.. super approachable.. he was really cool.. definately a kind dude!
hey felipe esparza i lived in that area for s minute at a sober living and its crazy over there,alot of death and heroin..your story was very inspirational...hit me in the heart...god bless homeboy industries...amen
Anyone else tear up at the end? My story is similar to his. He’s a funny dude, but he also kept it real. Mad respect!
I’m from the same hood & father Greg Boyle babtized me and performed my 1st communion, that man should be sanctified in life!! He’s an amazing human being.
primera flats?
Yeeees!!!!!
@@bartholomewthegreedy1533 hahaha!! “Primera lives!!” I lived right by the Jim’s and birriera Jalisco 🙌
This is deep. Felipe is really genuine and funny . I hope he gains more recognition and success as a comedian
Felipe is one of the best comedians. I'd love to see him live.
Is that you on that tv show too ???
Mace Steffy as opposed to dead?
Felipe Esparza you are an awesome comedian and moreover an awesome person. When will you be in San Antonio, TX?
As in live in person loool😂@@Menibor1
That is a beautiful story, and probably the only time any comedian's father encouraged him by reminding him he wants to be a comedian 👍 Loved this!
He really put his heart on stage. this wasn't just a performance this was his real, honest life. I fucking loved it, cried and laughed :)
damn, this one was a little more emotional than his usual performances. shit made me tear up a little
Stop being gay
@@emocoffeedrinker showing emotion is part of being human
I just want to hug you!! Felipe, you are so brave to tell this story. You are stronger than you realize-- you survived a world where a future isn't even in the realm of possibilities. I can't imagine how much courage it must have taken to go home after rehab, face your enemies (human and addiction), and come out the other side with such a genuine sense of hope. You seem so very kind. I wish the very best for you, and I hope you make it to Italy!! 💜
Anybody can change we just need positive people around us to make us want to change 💯
Man, that was a real back story. I love that you shared such a personal experience with us...Your jokes are tooooo funny...I live in the Caribbean and I do get most of it..
Felipe makes me proud to be a Mexican
+private joker if I said "I'm proud to be Hispanic /Latino, that would be " racist " but I'm talking about a nationality I.e. Mexican/ mexico so...
+private joker same if you said " I'm proud to be Irish, French, Dutch, or whatever EuroTrash descendant you came from... assuming your White ( private joker ) lol
private joker Its not racist to be proud of your people. I would never say I was proud to be white, because of the negative connotations of that (especially where im from). But their is nothing wrong with me saying im proud of being Scottish or even Californian
private joker Youre mistaken bud. I'm 100% percent English and Scottish by ethnicity. Just not a backwards racist.
james Lopez - if I said "white pride" what would you think?
DUDE, THAT WAS THE BEST "THIS IS NOT HAPPENING" EPISODE, YET.
I dunno man, joey diaz's Sister Hycianth and Friendship are up there
Pr0x1mo And Meth Pee. You can't make that up.
Bro sounds like a testimony. God has his hand on your life. Dont run from it.
Ok when Gabriel Iglesias mentions Filipe I always thought the "whassup fool" was part of the caricature but omg hearing the man himself say it
Thats tight homie!!! you did it ese!!! Admire you for that. BAck in the day you couldnt run away. I came from Santa Ana to San Bernardino was a chicano kid in an all black neighborhood. wasn't long before I joined the BiG SuR. All the vatos I knew that didn't walk away are all dead. The ones who are in prison are forgotten and live alone in peril. It wasnr hard to get out of the life. But to get that life and mind out of me was hard. especially thr racism...but now that I have life is so much better. Really liked this bit. You can tell Felipe had it in his heart...hope the other homie is happy too and not a product of the barrios we grew up in
Yeah that you're very funny guy and you remind me of all friend of mine as well as an uncle combined and the store just reminds me similar to my story that you can always accomplish something if you just focus and then you just run with it and try not to look back
San berdoo is shit
Javier Reyes....puro Norte', que no? East Side San Jose, NorCal....
Javier Reyes firme
Jonathan Cardenas srxce
Really like this. He seems proud and wanted to share a story about a rough patch in his life that led him to be what he wanted. Really changed the mindset.
Bro I started crying 10 minutes in. I kinda got the same story as this fool and I’m happy someone is telling it. I used to be walking down that gang and shit path but now I’m doing better. You can do it foo,it’s hard but anyone can get out. I accomplished some of my goals but this dude just inspired me to refocus on them. Thanks bro I hope I can see you one day man. You’re one of my favorite comedians. Keep up the real shit.
I can totally relate to Felipe's life. From being a drug addict to fearing for my own life god I fucking love his work
Hell yea Boyle Heights for life!!! Felipe we're all proud ,the hood loves you!
Wow. That was NOT what I expected. That being said, I fucken loved it. What an authentic story. Most don't understand how quickly things can escalate in the hood/anywhere-I-guess. Glad he followed his destiny. Dude got funny-ass jokes, even if we did't get any here.
Damn near brought tears to my eyes man, beautiful bit bro.
The emotion he shows especially when he says his mother was scared got me.
Yo wait. Is this the same Felipe that Gabriel Iglesias always talks about in his stand up?
Yes.
Greg Falco NO
Hell yeah Bro.... Awesome story..
Dude you are funny as fuck! Keep it up!
+Felipe Esparza I saw you at a police benifit over 8 years ago and I have never laughed so hard before or after. My jaw was hurting and I was crying from all the laughter. You are still the funniest comedian I have ever seen live. Keep it going brother!
Damn I cried, it really is tough in Boyle Heights I'm happy for him
If there is a top 1% of awesome standup comedians Felipe is def in it.. Love the material man.. Niice.. Ty for your awesome jokes..:)
fuck closing jokes ... this is a real story
AHMED DAHAB she's a stripper
I ADMIRE FELIPE, hes REAL, hes FUNNY AS HELL and just love his stage presence and voice.
"like Jeff Duhnam without puppets!" 😆
What a sad and inspiring story all at once!
Felipe is too real for that politically correct crowd
Open the Light AUA how
Open the Light AUA i agree man
Stupid fucking comment.
@@smwrbd lol likewise with yours. Even if you were right, a smarter you could've scrolled past it, but you HAD to let some guy know that you dont understand what he means. You probably think you do too.
robert donaldson Where did his comment hurt you?
Just saw this guy in Cleveland. Funniest show I've ever seen.
Lived in Boyle Heights from 1994-2014. Saw a lot of the stuff he mentioned.
Hes so under estimated hes brilliant full of life he brings more to the microphone than just comedy I think Hes a legend in the making....
When he said he wanted to be happy the chick at the bar had to wipe the tears away. That kind of honesty hits the heart and so many of us have been there. Hes awesome.
love the story. there was geniune emotion there. much love
This really touched my heart! I can relate so much to this guy. He hit it on the nail and made it so damn funny. Some of us don’t get so lucky. From one hard working homie to another... Good job. Proud of you.
That was one of the best stories I've ever heard after the 90 clips from this show that I have watched. My brother-in-law is half Mexican and also my best friend. Wonderful people once given the chance. I've had my issues so I am so proud of him! Good job sir!
Shit made me cry. Good for you bud.
The guy has an amazing presence, very enjoyable to watch.
That's a damn good story. Gonna practice that '5 things to accomplish in life' because of this tale.
For those nights we forget. Different neighborhood, different times, I remember. Beautiful. Best to you too. Humane comedy.
definitely made me think about my life.. and laugh in the process.
Damn.. Felipes story always gets to me, I really appreciate hearing such a humble recovery story..
Respect to you Felipe for still apologizing to the vato even after years of him trying to kill u, it takes a real man to do that. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Such a sweetness about Felipe. Beautiful :)
Felipe is so funny man. Good guy too.
I lived in Echo Park back in the day around the time when his story happened. Even though it's not exactly Boyle Heights, I know what he's talking about and you can tell he's speaking from his heart. Much respect for this guy telling his story - really entertaining and likable. I'm happy for him turning his life around. You really can't make this stuff up.
For some reason I think he was talking from the heart ❤️ much love brother
This man needs a special
Major props on making it out of the neighborhood and for shining a positive light on Father Boyle. The man has been a godsend to the community. Love and support @HomeboyIndustries whenever I can. That said I wish the clip had been funny. I had my wife watching it with me in hopes that she'd buy us tickets for your LA show at Novo on the 21st, but after that clip, nah.
Is father Doyle the founding father of Homeboy Industries or something? I didn't know who Homeboy Industries are but thank God for them even if they had only saved Philipe it would've been worth it. But sounds llike they take care of underpriveledged mixed up kids before they are too far gone to want to change. God Bless these men working in the trenches..
This is hurts... it is the hard life of someone born in the wrong neighborhood. Getting jumped...so sad...these are true stories... I couldn't stand the laughter...I had tears....and sobbed
"My dad clotheslined me and said, Don't you want to be a comedian? I said, Oh, yeah, thanks for the reminder, and went back in the house."
Love love love him
he is so adorable and kind hearted. funny dude
Kestela you're hot
Why does the audience look so damn awkward in all of these videos?
Here's the true answer: It's the way the stage is set up. The only audience we can see is BEHIND the comic. They have to listen to the comedy while watching only the back of the comic. Makes zero sense to have an oval stage unless you have more than one camera and the comic turns to speak to the whole audience. They look awkward because that's a super awkward way to watch stand up, sitting behind the comic only seeing their back while they talk in another direction. Really dumb set up by the show.
I was thinking the same thing
ahepperl
they are at a strip club because no other place would do the show. it's the center stage
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 there white that why
Why do you care about the audience? Just enjoy the comedian
Mad respect for Felipe and his story growing up in LA, if you don't know you don't know. Respect to Father Greg Boyle, he's helped countless people from the streets escape that lifestyle.
I love this dude, one of my faves so far, he's real, raw & just straight up.
Respect pops! The close line that saved two lives.
almost made me cry. .
Daisy Nguyen his story is worth crying for, go for it id say
Damn, you could really feel that ending. He truly meant that.
“So we’re smoking pcp at the drive through theater”
“JESUS!”
Felipe is the best
awesome. I only heard of this guy from the Eric Andre Show, and I've been watching a bunch of these videos all day. Not only was it really funny, it was inspiring.
I came for stand up, but got inspired to do more with my life. 😢❤️ Respect to you for pushing through!
This man is a Gem... can't wait to see more of him
the white guy with the goatee in the back is seriously in AWE of this story
I Grew Up In South Central L.A. Felipe Esparza Im A Big Fan... Mis Respetos Para Ti Compa 💯
I found that really moving. That's quite a challenge to overcome...
He's not half bad, a lot better than Lopez or Mencia certainly.
Lmao stfu
You must be crazy to say Lopez is mediocre
Gtfoh. Maybe Mencias bitting ass but Lopez? U must not know shit
Menstealia sucks ass
You're on crack
I don't think thatvwas the right crowd for this story.
No, they're the right crowd. Let them get exposed to different kinds of reality.
Actually…. He needed to get that off his chest…. And he didn’t need a lot of interruptions, like from fools laughing and applauding the funny parts….. better that he did this in front of that crowd…..