The comedic group La Leña del Humor blamed the Cuban regime this Saturday for their inability to take their latest show to various venues across the country.
The comedians emphasized on Facebook that the show "Humor de Importación" has been a success in cities such as Santa Clara, Cárdenas, Santiago de Cuba, Bayamo, and Havana, which has encouraged their followers to request that it be re-staged and premiered in other venues across the country.
However, they blamed the regime for their inability to bring the show to other cities, pointing out that “it largely depends on provincial institutions, the 'budget', the intentions of some decision-makers, and apparently even on the phases of the moon.”
They also noted on the social network that they are "waiting for the 'conditions' to be met in order to present ourselves," suggesting that their work has been hindered significantly due to bureaucratic obstacles and the arbitrary or delayed decisions of the leaders.
Recently, La Leña del Humor, in its distinctive comedic style, warned on Facebook that the economic crisis affecting the country is harming the work of comedians.
"In order to be 'up to the challenge of the historic moment we are living in' and to be consistent with the 'humorous' crisis facing the country, they announced that they would practice what they described as 'resilient and creative humor.'"
According to them, the new show would not require electricity, stages in cinemas or theaters, or any props, costumes, or scenic elements. Furthermore, it would not need production, meaning there would be no need for transportation, travel, accommodation, or food.
However, the show would indeed have "a high ideological content to reaffirm us," they pointed out on social media, and admitted that, at that moment, they had "no idea what it will be like, what it will be about, nor have we thought of anything regarding it."
However, they emphasized that they would improve the mood, and above all, they would “overcome the current humorous crisis we are experiencing and elevate Cuban humor to a prominent place.”
The economic crisis affecting Cuba, along with scarcity and inflation, has provided ample material for humor.
Recently, a young man shared a charming video depicting the various phases Cubans go through when the power goes out.
The Instagram user identified as "Crónicas de un cubano" depicted the various scenes that unfold daily in thousands of homes on the Island, where blackouts leave the population in a constant state of overwhelm and stress.
Power outages also inspired the young Cuban Karoline Hernández (@your_loli_blue), 19 years old, to create a version of the song from 'The Little Mermaid,' addressing what is happening across the island and eliciting more than a few laughs from her followers.
"What do you see around you? The whole country is in a blackout, and it makes me think that I need to emigrate. The air conditioning is broken, and I can't stand this heat. Want trouble? I've got plenty. But the truth is, I really want to emigrate and discover everything I've never known. I want to emigrate and lose myself from here," sings Karoline.
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