A video capturing a gender reveal by a Cuban couple living in the United States has become one of the most talked-about clips on TikTok recently, not primarily because of the baby's gender. It was the brief statement made by the expectant father that sparked a flurry of comments, jokes, and speculation across social media.
Amy and Loiran, known as @amyhm00 on TikTok, shared a video in late August lasting over six minutes, where family and friends expressed their wishes and guesses about whether the baby would be a boy or a girl. When it was Loiran's turn, he emphasized that what mattered most to him was something different: "I am the dad, and I have no preference, as long as the baby is healthy."
His words and mannerisms prompted some viewers to make assumptions about him, many based on stereotypes. The comments section quickly became the real highlight of the video.
The original clip amassed 1.3 million views, 43,000 likes, and over 7,000 comments. However, a trimmed version focusing solely on the father has now reached 1.9 million views and 84,400 likes, surpassing the original video and further fueling the conversation.
The comments were rife with humor and speculation. The most-liked comment, with 3,173 interactions, read: "I'm a stranger, and I think the dad wants to be a girl." Other users chimed in with remarks like: "the dad revealed his gender too," "Double gender reveal, didn't even last 3 seconds before checking the comments," and "And I'm the aunt, and I think the dad is a girl," with over 1,200 likes. A succinct comment noted, "He said he's the dad, not the husband."
Others came to the couple's defense. One user remarked, "The human mind is so corrupt that they see everything as their thoughts are. I see a nervous man and surely a man who will love his child with kisses, hugs, much love, and without this world's prejudices." Another was more direct: "What a hypocritical society, many of those commenting are unhappy and judgmental people... if the dad is happy about his child’s arrival and enjoys it, what else matters."
Amy, the mother, initially responded with frustration. In a follow-up video released the next day, she described the comments as "horrendous" and "out of place," highlighting that many came from pregnant women or mothers. "It's incredible how people lack sensitivity and can make such comments to a pregnant person," she stated before concluding with, "just check yourselves, remember God exists and so does karma."
Over time, Amy decided to turn the situation around. Instead of disappearing, she capitalized on the viral moment to continue creating content, using the hashtag #machoremacho—a nod to the grandfather in the video who shouted "macho, macho, remacho"—and responding to cheeky comments with laughing emojis. Her strategy paid off, as the community continued to engage, and the father's clip kept gaining views day after day.
The phenomenon also attracted users seeking explanations for the father's behavior. A Cuban TikToker known as "Camagüeyano" posted a video over seven minutes long, attributing the father's gestures and speech to upbringing factors, offering a personal interpretation that doesn't conclude anything about his sexual orientation. The creator himself clarified, "that does not mean the young man is homosexual."
Ultimately, the reveal disclosed that the baby is a boy. Cuban gender reveals abroad have been generating viral moments like this for months, yet few had achieved turning the comments themselves into the main spectacle.
Insights into the Viral Cuban Gender Reveal
Why did the gender reveal video go viral?
The video became viral not because of the gender reveal itself, but due to the father's comments and mannerisms, which sparked a wave of speculation and humor in the comments section.
What was the public's reaction to the father's statement?
The public reacted with a mix of humor and speculation, with many viewers making assumptions about the father based on stereotypes, while others defended him and criticized the judgmental nature of some comments.
How did Amy, the mother, respond to the viral comments?
Initially, Amy responded with frustration, condemning the comments as insensitive. Later, she turned the situation to her advantage by continuing to engage with the audience and creating more content.