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The sale of a refrigerator in Cuba sparked an unexpected scandal on social media. What started as a simple post in the Facebook group "Revolico Holguín Here We Don't Sell Potatoes" ended up becoming one of the most humorous and talked-about moments among Cubans.
Supposedly, the user Rosa Mary Leyva Suárez, who administers the group, was trying to sell a refrigerator but made a crucial mistake. Instead of sending a picture of the appliance, she accidentally sent an intimate image. It's a Cuban joke, but it plays on a potentially real situation.
The woman, upon discovering the situation, posted a quick message filled with spelling mistakes, as if she were very nervous and apologizing to the alleged victim:
"Attention, inadvertently. I'm sorry, but a little while ago I accidentally sent a photo of my pastry to a member of this group when I meant to send a photo of a refrigerator that I’m selling. I lost their contact, and I didn't pay attention to the name; I only know that their last name is Peña. Please, Mr. Peña, if you're reading this, I apologize and kindly ask you to delete the photo. Thank you. If anyone knows him, please let me know so I can reach out. Thanks," said Rosa Mary.
The public confession was the perfect fuel for an avalanche of comments infused with Cuban wit. Social media didn’t hold back, and the local ingenuity showcased its finest repertoire.
A person tried to calm Rosa Mary by saying, "Don't worry, if your face didn't come out, it can happen to anyone." Another woman seized the opportunity to promote a device she has unused at home: "I'm selling a freezer too."
Some users, laughing uproariously, claimed to have already seen the post from “comrade Peña” and joked among themselves that “he wanted a refrigerator, not a heater.”
More than one internet user has asked to see the famous photo, to "check the condition of the equipment" and make an immediate decision on whether or not to proceed with the purchase.
The humor didn’t stop there. Some pointed out that if Peña hadn’t had any problems at home, it was only because his wife hadn’t seen his phone.
The journalist Ernesto Morales did not fall behind and posed a question that everyone was asking: "How does Peña convince his wife, photo in hand, that he doesn't know anything about that companion and that what he asked to see was a refrigerator?"
On his part, the comedian Jorge Bacallao Guerra predicted that from this episode onward, refrigerator sales would come accompanied by specific requests for photos "of the equipment," from every possible angle.
Also, the comments questioned whether the refrigerator was new or "heavily used," because apparently, the "product" had generated more interest than any online offer.
"There are thousands of Peña. I already searched among the group members. There are 255 thousand members, and Peña is possibly the most common surname. Just imagine how many Peñas there are among 255 thousand people," said Rosa Mary, resigned to the fact that her photo would circulate in the virtual world indefinitely.
Some have claimed that "Rosa Mary's team" has become a new achievement of the revolution. The story, straddling the line between absurdity and charm, leads to a conclusion: In Cuba, even the most embarrassing mistakes become grounds for good humor.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Refrigerator Sale Scandal in Cuba
What sparked the scandal over the sale of the refrigerator on Cuban social media?
The scandal was ignited by a mistake made by Rosa Mary Leyva Suárez, who accidentally sent an intimate photo instead of an image of a refrigerator to a member of a Facebook group. This error quickly went viral, causing a flood of humorous comments and turning into a phenomenon on social media.
How did social media users react to the refrigerator incident?
Social media users reacted humorously to the incident, creating clever comments and jokes about the situation. The mistake of sending a private photo instead of the one of the refrigerator turned into a widely discussed topic, highlighting the Cuban wit in turning an embarrassing moment into a source of laughter.
What role did humor play in the virality of the refrigerator scandal in Cuba?
Humor was the key factor in the viral spread of the scandal, as Cubans used their characteristic wit to create comments and humorous situations from Rosa Mary's mistake. This humorous approach allowed the incident to spread rapidly on social media, turning an embarrassing error into a social phenomenon.
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