A new viral trend sweeping across social media has found its way to Cuba. Known as "therians," this craze involves young people mimicking animal behaviors and movements, combining performance, humor, and exaggeration to create entertaining content.
In Cuba, a group of young individuals has embraced this trend with their unique local twist. A video shared on Instagram by the user @yordan_el23 features a gathering of youths in the street, mimicking the sounds and poses of wolves, pigs, and donkeys, all in a spontaneous display.
One participant crouches and growls while looking upwards, while another mimics animalistic movements as they run. Amidst the laughter, the person recording declares, "Oh God, the therians have arrived in Cuba," a phrase that has become emblematic of the video.
The therian trend has gained traction on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where users from various countries share clips of themselves acting like animals, whether in an aesthetic, theatrical, or purely comedic manner.
For these Cuban youths, the approach is unmistakably parodic. Rather than adopting the trend with seriousness, they reinterpret it with the characteristic wit and lightheartedness of island humor.
The video’s comments section is filled with laughter and emojis, as many users applaud the group’s creativity and their ability to give any global trend a personal touch.
Once again, social media showcases how global phenomena resonate in Cuba, where the local ingenuity adapts and transforms them to fit the everyday reality of the island.
Understanding the Therian Trend in Cuba
What are therians?
Therians are individuals who engage in a viral trend by mimicking animal behaviors and movements for entertainment purposes, often shared on social media platforms.
How did the therian trend reach Cuba?
The therian trend reached Cuba through social media, where young Cubans adopted it, adding their unique cultural flair to the global phenomenon.