"Marrying a gringo? A Colombian reveals disadvantages you might not expect."

Valentina, a creator on TikTok, has hit the nail on the head with a topic that sparked debate: "The Disadvantages of Marrying a Gringo." In her video, she outlines several situations that, in her view, can complicate the life of a Latina who chooses to partner with an American. The mention of reheated beans and El Chavo del 8 generated the most discussion.

For @valentinabuof, one of the most serious issues is that "we're not going to be able to serve the same food three times," because Americans don’t like to eat leftovers or repeat meals, and if there are any leftovers at the restaurant, they simply throw them away. "We're going to have to cook even more, with three different meals a day; it’s such a hassle, I can’t do it," she remarked. She also expresses sorrow that they "won't know who the guy is," and that without any familiarity with characters like Don Ramón, Doña Florinda, or Kiko, it's impossible to share that nostalgia that is so intrinsic to us.

The differences persist, and among them, the young Colombian mentions that Americans prefer to use Snapchat for communication instead of WhatsApp, and they often send each other photos "of their foreheads, of their knees," something that makes no sense to her and many Latinas. Another detail is that, according to Valentina, if you tell them "don't give papaya" in a dangerous situation, they wouldn't even understand what papaya is, let alone the saying, and by the time you would explain it to them, they would already have gotten themselves into trouble.

The audience was filled with opinions. Some agreed and confirmed the cultural differences: "I can confirm about Snapchat, what a hassle!"; "It's true, mine doesn’t eat leftovers"; and "Haha, my husband doesn’t understand my vocabulary." However, others came to the defense of their American partners. One user commented: "There are Americans who eat leftovers and don't like Snapchat"; while another said: "My husband finishes off all the leftovers in the fridge, I'm the one who doesn’t eat them."

Some found solutions and joked about the topics Valentina mentioned. "I'm in the United States and I can confirm what she said about Snapchat HAHAHA," wrote one user; "I've tried to get her to watch El Chavo with me, but it's impossible," confessed another. Others simply laughed and enjoyed the comedic exaggeration: "Nothing like Latinos hahaha"; "Hahaha if there's leftover food, just put it in the freezer and done"; and "Sister, long live the gringos!"

These types of videos that contrast Latin and American cultures not only entertain but also spark debate and even elicit some laughter. Meanwhile, Valentina continues to garner reactions, as for many, the details she points out are quite familiar and even a bit nostalgic.