The young Cuban content creator Yuslaine Pérez Moya has brought laughter on social media with a video in which she plays a prank on her grandmother, seriously telling her that she is considering returning to live in Cuba.
Oh grandmother, I think I'm going to go to Cuba, I'm so fed up, everything has to be paid, pay this, pay that... I'm about to hand over the car to the dealer, to the bank, and leave for Cuba with my kids, there's no rent to pay and nothing else to pay, Yuslaine complains in the video.
The response from her grandmother, with the typical Cuban common sense, was swift: “But you have to pay for the food, which is all really expensive. Are you crazy!”
The conversation continues with Yuslaine suggesting sending her grandmother back to Cuba for a few months: "And I was thinking of sending you there for three or four months now," her granddaughter says very seriously.
“Three or four months? No, three or four days. Quite a long time I spent there, 75 years!”, the lady responds without hesitation.
"Don't you want to go back to your country, to where you were born?", the granddaughter asks, to which the grandmother quickly responds: "No, I want to visit to see my family and then come back".
I believe that if I set up a Mipyme there and you send me the goods from here and we start selling, you know how much money I’d make, money,” the granddaughter insists with the idea of starting a business on the island, while the grandmother looks at her seriously and throws out another gem: “And what are you going to do with all that money?”
“Live life. You can't live life here; you have to live to pay, by working,” the young woman concludes as her grandmother looks at her as if she were completely out of her mind.
The amusing exchange has sparked dozens of reactions on social media, where many users have resonated with the satire and the overwhelming logic of the Cuban grandmother, who is certain that her time of sacrifices on the island has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Returning to Cuba and Life Abroad
Why doesn't the Cuban grandmother want to return to live in Cuba?
The Cuban grandmother does not wish to go through the hardships of living on the island again, where she has already spent 75 years. She prefers to visit only to see her family and then return to the United States.
What does Yuslaine Pérez Moya argue for wanting to return to Cuba?
Yuslaine Pérez Moya mentions that she is tired of the expenses she faces in the United States, such as paying for her car and rent. She believes that in Cuba she wouldn't have to incur these costs and suggests the idea of starting a business there to "live life."
How does the grandmother react to Yuslaine's proposal to start a business in Cuba?
The grandmother is skeptical about the idea of making money with a business in Cuba. She critically questions what Yuslaine would do with so much money, suggesting that she does not find her granddaughter's proposal feasible.
What is the perception of other Cuban families about returning or staying abroad?
The general sentiment among many Cuban families abroad is complex. Some experience a mix of nostalgia and resignation, facing challenges in adapting to their new country, while others choose to stay in search of a better future for their children, as reflected in the various stories shared on social media.
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