Otto Ortiz: "We Cubans invented intermittent fasting."

The Cuban comedian Otto Ortiz has caused plenty of laughter - and surely some reflection - among his followers with a hilarious video in which he ended up recommending that Wikipedia update its entry on the origin of "intermittent fasting."

"I'm doing something called intermittent fasting, 16 hours without eating and 8 hours to eat," the popular artist began in a seemingly serious tone at the beginning of his video.

"Wikipedia says that it was invented by a certain Dr. John in the early 2000s. You are very mistaken, Wikipedia; we Cubans invented that many years ago, since 195..." he added.

But the comedian didn't stop there, saying: "Not only did we invent intermittent fasting, we also invented continuous appetite, so Wikipedia, update yourself, baby."

This humorous touch, in which he relates the practice of fasting with food scarcity in Cuba, has resonated with his followers, who quickly filled the video with comments, many recognizing the implicit critique in his joke about food and scarcity on the island.

"We invented the 'I don't have breakfast because I'm not hungry early, but I have a hearty lunch haha.' Another added: 'Continuous appetite!!!! The pity is that it was imposed on us, it wasn't optional at all.'"

References to the precariousness of obtaining food in Cuba were very present in the reactions. One user joked: "The bread with blanket steak, the ground beef made from banana peels, etc., etc.", while another asserted: "At this rate, Cubans will manage to live off photosynthesis like trees, so it's time to get some sun."

There were also those who recalled the origin of these problems: "Don't be afraid to say that hunger in Cuba has been established since January 1, 1959," commented one of his followers.

The video, which mixes laughter with criticism, connects with the realities that most Cubans experience, for whom buying food is a daily struggle amid a prolonged crisis marked by inflation and shortages. High prices and the lack of basic products make dining a luxury for many on the island. As another user points out: "Wait, we're wrong, the one who invented it was a doctor named Castro."

Otto's new publication comes just a few days after he shared another one in which he referred to real Cuban cuisine, presenting "the recipe for the dish that is most commonly made in Cuba today": "water with sugar," continuing his trend of using humor to address everyday topics that are also deeply sensitive for Cuban society. In both instances, Otto makes it clear that his laid-back style serves not only to make people laugh but also to reflect the reality that so many Cubans are experiencing.