Childhood Bullying and Martial Arts Training

• 🥋 Jesus Trejo recounts being a large kid in Long Beach who was often bullied, leading him to join a Muay Thai gym for self-defense and confidence.
• 💥 During a sparring session at age 16 or 17, he was roundhouse kicked in the face by a much older man, resulting in him being knocked unconscious.
• 🤕 The incident left him unable to speak for a period, and his father, upon arriving to pick him up, confronted the gym owner with a machete.

Second Grade Struggles with English and Homework

• 📚 Trejo describes his difficulties in second grade due to not having command of the English language, as his parents were Spanish speakers from Mexico.
• 📝 He admits to not doing his homework for an entire school year, hiding the assignments in cardboard boxes, partly due to embarrassment about his reading and writing struggles.
• 😥 His mother discovered the extent of the uncompleted work, leading to a tearful meeting with teachers and the principal, and a subsequent intensive program to catch up.

College, Radio Internship, and a $500 Mishap

• 🎓 While studying business marketing at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Trejo interned at an FM radio station to gain experience relevant to comedy.
• 📞 His role involved answering phones and managing caller statistics, but he mistakenly informed a caller they had won $500, when the prize was to be awarded by the on-air DJ.
• 😨 This error caused significant distress for both Trejo and the caller, leading to the station having to rectify the situation and the caller eventually receiving the prize.

Mexico City Bread Adventure

• 🥐 During a trip to Mexico City for stand-up shows, Trejo developed a strong addiction to Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce).
• 🎒 He attempted to transport a large quantity of fresh bread back to Los Angeles by packing it into a large backpack, which raised suspicion at the airport.
• 💔 Airport customs officials thoroughly inspected the bread, breaking many pieces and causing him heartbreak, though he managed to bring some home.

Advice to His Younger Self

• 💡 Trejo advises his 16-year-old self to pay attention to creative pursuits like doodling, as they can become a source of income.
• ⚖️ He also emphasizes the importance of balancing parental advice and academic pursuits with one's own passions and dreams.