Scott Hansen pulled up to El Rodeo’s in a brand new truck. As the manager of the local Mexican restaurant approached the table of one of his favorite regulars, Hansen exchanged greetings with him in Spanish before referring to his new toy outside. “It’s only got 20 miles on it,” Hansen says. “I just got it yesterday. We’ll go for a ride later.”

There was only a slight pause before he leaked the whole story. “You see, my son blew up his car. His engine blew up, so I have to get him a car. So he’s getting my old car, and I get a new car,” Hansen explains with a menacing laugh. “I couldn’t have planned it better.”

This is classic Scott Hansen. The five-time Minnesota Comedian of the Year is quick to find the humor in all things. After all, it’s his job. But, all jokes aside, he’s quicker to make family his top priority—even when there’s no four-wheel bonus.