Netflix Is A Daily Joke Marcello Hernandez: A Joke About Depression
Jan 7, 2026
Marcello Hernandez, a stand-up comedian known for his observational humor, delves into the complexities of depression in a heartfelt yet hilarious way. He shares how cultural attitudes in Latino families affect perceptions of mental health, humorously depicting his mother’s exaggerated hardships. Through jokes about parenting sacrifices and immigrant struggles, he explores who deserves depression in a comically profound manner, shedding light on the generational contrasts in handling emotional pain.
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Childhood Attempt To Be Depressed
- Marcello Hernandez recounts trying to “get depression” with his sister as kids and getting laughed at by their mother.
- He then imitates his mother’s immigration hardships to explain why she claims she earns the right to be depressed.
Mother's Immigrant Origin Story
- Marcello Hernandez performs his mother's immigrant origin story to contrast her struggles with his feelings.
- The routine lists hardships to justify her claim that if anyone in the family is depressed, it should be her.
Depression As Something To 'Earn'
- Marcello Hernandez concludes that his mother believes depression is something you must earn.
- The joke reframes depression as a status tied to life hardship rather than solely an internal condition.