Social media always finds a way to surprise. This time, the centerpiece of attention is a video in which a young woman in Havana claims to identify as a "seal therian", and the reaction of Kenny Robert quickly went viral.
In the original clip, the young woman introduces herself by saying that she is Cuban and that she identifies as a seal, although she clarifies that she doesn't have the budget to buy the mask or the fur. This doesn't prevent her from embracing her identity, and in the middle of the video, she even imitates the animal's distinctive applause, a gesture that quickly caught the attention of users.
Kenny's response arrived and did not disappoint. With his usual ironic style, he dropped phrases like: “How do I stay awake for this?” or "Choose an easier animal". From there, he followed up with several comments that triggered reactions.
Among his remarks, he talked about “the first seal of the Caribbean,” and wondered, “Is that why they didn’t want to provide internet in Cuba?” He also made jokes about the Cuban context by commenting that “seals live in water, where are you going to jump in?” in addition to humorously questioning the situation in general.
The video amassed thousands of views in just a few hours, and many celebrated the influencer's unfiltered humor.
The term therian refers to individuals who feel a deep identification with a non-human animal, whether from a spiritual, psychological, or symbolic dimension. It is a trend that has gained visibility on digital platforms in recent weeks.
In Cuba, it is not an organized or well-documented movement, but as is often the case with many digital dynamics, global trends eventually reach the island through increasing access to the internet.
Beyond the controversy and the humor, this episode reaffirms how any unexpected content can turn into a trend in just a matter of hours.
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