-a term commonly used by party, wedding, barbecue or any type of event crashers that try to join a private Spanish gathering.

-"I know Jose" is used because it is very effective & believable since damn near every Spanish family has somebody named Jose in their familia.

-Used by the event crasher when faced with questions to see if they really were invited or if they are just free loading.

-If continuing questions are asked as to how do you know Jose, describe how you met him at a
1- Bodega (if in NY)
2- he sold you icys on the beach (if in Fl),
3- in jail (if in Cali)
4- he sold you weed (if in Chicago)
5- or he did some yard work for you (for everywhere else).