The "gringo translator" of Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl that is making everyone laugh



Javier Berridy and Bad BunnyPhoto © NFL and Mundo NFL / YouTube

The Cuban comedian Javier Berridy reconnected with the audience on social media with a video that quickly went viral following the historic performance by Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.

In the clip, Berridy introduces himself as a supposed "gringo translator" for the Puerto Rican artist and, through exaggerated mimicry and gestures, "translates" the song "Safaera," one of the most well-known and explosive tracks in Bad Bunny's repertoire. The result is a sketch filled with physical humor that plays on the difficulty—and absurdity—of interpreting the lyrics of the song literally.

The parody arises in relation to Bad Bunny's much-talked-about performance at the Super Bowl, a presentation that made history for Latin music by bringing Spanish and urban culture to one of the world's most-watched stages, in front of millions of viewers.

True to his style, Javier Berridy seized the moment to join the wave of reactions on social media, adding his humorous touch and connecting with an audience that quickly identified with the joke.

As is often the case with its publications, the video quickly accumulated views, comments, and shares, once again confirming the reach of Cuban humor on digital platforms.

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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 an editor in the Entertainment section.