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Cristela Alonzo: A Joke About Taking Her Family To The Grand Canyon

Dec 29, 2025
Cristela Alonzo, a talented stand-up comedian known for her sharp observational humor, shares hilarious family anecdotes. She explores her family's nostalgic tales of poverty and their surprisingly practical reactions during a trip to the Grand Canyon. Expecting awe, Cristela is met with her brothers' lackluster responses and clever photography. Their conversation reveals heartfelt memories, including a brother's declaration that San Juan, Texas, is the most beautiful place he's known. Join Cristela as she mixes humor with warmth and family history.
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ANECDOTE

Recounting Childhood Poverty Together

  • Cristela Alonzo and her family nostalgically recount how poor they were when they reunite and laugh about it together.
  • She realizes many family members were never asked what they wanted growing up, prompting a plan to fulfill childhood wishes as adults.
INSIGHT

People Are Asked Needs, Not Wishes

  • Cristela notices many people never get asked what they truly want versus what they need.
  • That realization spurs her to persistently ask and compile a list of childhood desires to fulfill as adults.
ANECDOTE

Celebrating Citizenship With A Road Trip

  • Cristela celebrates her oldest brother becoming a U.S. citizen after 30 years and takes the family on trips to mark milestones.
  • She organizes a complex journey from McAllen to the Grand Canyon to give her brothers a big experience together.
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