What is botijas y el chompiras?

Botijas y el Chompiras are two iconic characters from Mexican television. They were part of the legendary comedy duo Chespirito, created by the actor, writer, and producer Roberto Gomez Bolanos, better known as "Chespirito." Botijas is a short, chubby, and naive man who always wears a green hat, while El Chompiras is a tall, thin, and cunning man who always wears a black suit and hat. Both characters were portrayed by the late actor Edgar Vivar. Botijas and El Chompiras were known for their hilarious shenanigans, mischief, and attempts to get rich quick schemes that often backfired. They appeared in the Chespirito TV shows such as "El Chavo del Ocho" and "Los Caquitos," which were popular in Latin America and the United States. They remain beloved characters in Mexican culture, and their catchphrases, such as "¿Cómo ve? ¿Cómo está usted?", are still used by fans today.