Once again, the vibrant spirit and humor of the Cuban people have taken the internet by storm, this time through a viral video featuring two elderly women who have endeared themselves to thousands online. Lina Hernández, a Facebook user, shared a video of herself dancing alongside another woman to a reggaeton track by Cuban artist Chocolate MC.
What has truly tickled viewers and won admiration is the video’s humorous title: "The Unsynchronized Felton and Guiteras." This name cleverly references Cuba’s well-known thermoelectric plants, Lidio Ramón Pérez (Felton) and Antonio Guiteras, which are infamous for their frequent technical issues and inability to remain synchronized within the national power grid.
The footage depicts the two women dancing with enthusiasm and energy, albeit with notable lack of coordination, drawing a witty parallel to the problematic power plants. The video has sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with countless comments applauding the spontaneity, creativity, and joyful spirit of these lively ladies.
Comments like "This is Cuba," "They're a show," and "I love them" populate the post, which has garnered thousands of views and widespread sharing across Cuban entertainment pages. The video not only entertains but also highlights how Cubans creatively and satirically cope with daily challenges, particularly during times of blackouts, scarcity, and social tensions.
Using humor as a subtle form of critique has become a popular mode of expression for many Cubans, both on and off the island, who resonate with such clever commentary. Once again, the Cuban people prove that even amidst hardships, laughter, rhythm, and creativity persist.