"I'm heading to Tallahassee for my 500 thousand": A Cuban's humorous reaction to the scratch-off joke

A Cuban goes viral on TikTok after believing he won $500,000 with a scratch-off ticket. The prank reveals the fake ticket, sparking laughter and highlighting Cuban humor on social media.


The reaction of a Cuban who thought he had won $500,000 with a scratch-off ticket has gone viral on TikTok, bringing laughter among users. In the video, posted on Adianes Hernández's TikTok account (@adianes.hernandez7), a young man gets excited as he scratches his ticket and sees the millionaire amount, exclaiming excitedly: "I’m heading to Tallahassee for my $500,000!"

The clip captures the emotion and surprise of the protagonist, who starts making plans for the supposed prize and even mentions that he will travel immediately to Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, to claim the money. However, the situation takes a hilarious turn when someone around him reveals that the ticket is fake and that it has all been part of a joke.

With a mix of surprise and resignation, the Cuban laughs at the situation while trying to process the news that he is not a millionaire. These kinds of videos featuring "fake scratch-offs" have become a trend on social media, with thousands of users attempting to trick their family and friends with fictitious prizes and recording their reactions for the entertainment of viewers.

The video has already amassed thousands of views and comments from users who can't help but laugh at the Cuban's humorous reaction and his hope of "changing his life" with the fake prize. The post has joined the series of viral moments featuring Cubans on social media, showcasing their ingenuity and sense of humor in everyday and entertaining situations.

This type of content continues to gain popularity on TikTok, where users find a space to share humorous moments and, in this case, a healthy dose of "Cuban hope."

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as a writer in the Entertainment section.