The virality of Milenita, as this Cuban is known on TikTok, has been astounding. Since she shared the video of her trip to Cuba and criticism began regarding the house where her mother welcomed her, her popularity has been on a steady rise.
The mockery, memes, criticisms, and even parodies of her videos, especially the one from Varadero with her mom, have been countless, but credit must be given to Milenita: they have not been able to make her feel self-conscious or, even less, force her to leave social media.
On the contrary, he has decided to make the most of his viral status and does not shy away from responding to the comments of his critics, some of which are quite out of place, and even the insults from influencer Alexander Otaola found their way into his videos.
After her customary "My people!", which has become a trademark of her posts, Milenita claims she will respond to Otaola's comments because he has spoken about her on several occasions.
Imitating the host and exaggerating her mouth movements, Milenita says with laughter: “It looks like a chicken (...) Gentlemen, who hasn't been targeted by Otaola? He says I’m crazy and that I’m the one from The Fraggles, the one who says ‘look mom, I caught a Fraggle’. I wish I could catch a Fraggle, I love them.”
“Look how he started comparing me to things, you're thinking a lot about me, aunty.” Of course, I went to Cuba with my mom because it was what I wanted to do, and well, that's just who I am—cheerful, happy like the Fraggles or however you want to put it,” she added, making it clear that what Otaola and others might say on social media is not something that keeps her up at night.
Among the jests directed at the influencer, he added: “Right now, Otaola is inviting me to his estate because he won’t be able to get me out of his thoughts. He claims that I am contributing to foolishness; I am not contributing to that, I am contributing to people having fun with my videos, to covering delightful content on social media that not everyone does, to ensuring that you enjoy my videos, to allowing you to do something different.”
The best part of the video is when he blows a kiss to Otaola and says, “thank you for giving me fame, any day I'll have a little coffee with you on your farm, thank you for everything”.
“If you’ve reached Otaola, it means you’ve come a long way, darling,” a follower commented, and apparently, that’s the same sentiment held by Milenita. While others criticize her, she continues to grow in popularity, unafraid of success.
Frequently asked questions about Milenita's virality on TikTok
How has Milenita reacted to criticism on social media?
Milenita has responded to the criticism with humor and self-confidence. Instead of letting negative comments affect her, she has chosen to leverage her viral status to continue creating content and responding to her critics, including influencers like Alexander Otaola, in a fun and untroubled tone.
Why did Milenita's video in Varadero go viral?
The video of Milenita in Varadero went viral due to her authenticity and the humor with which she addresses criticism. Her ability to laugh at herself and the situations, such as her mother's supposed feeling of cold at the beach, has resonated with the Cuban audience, generating memes, parodies, and numerous replicas on social media.
What has Milenita's response been to the comparisons with characters like the Fraggles?
Milenita has taken the comparisons to the Fraggles in a positive and fun way, stating that she would love to catch one. She has used these comparisons to emphasize her cheerful and carefree personality, dismissing any attempts at offense from her critics.
How has Milenita's virality impacted her presence on social media?
The virality of Milenita has significantly increased her presence on social media, allowing her to gain more followers and visibility. Her ability to transform criticism into entertainment opportunities has strengthened her personal brand and established her as an influential figure among Cubans both on and off the island.
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