A Cuban TikToker based in Italy posted a video on Wednesday where she humorously lists the essential requirements for anyone wanting to be with a Cuban, and the list is far from simple.
The creator, known on TikTok as @lacubanainfiltrada, summarizes in 51 seconds what it means to share life with someone from the island: knowing how to cook, being cheerful, having patience, and, above all, being willing to give up peace and tranquility.
The first requirement is culinary, and it makes sense: "You know how to cook, not because Cubans are dressed up 24 hours a day. Did you hear me, mom?" The reference to the "dressed up" Cuban—always well put together and showy—is one of the most celebrated stereotypes within the community abroad.
The second point highlights the character: "You are a cheerful person, not because you will be their sunshine; you cannot be making someone else's life miserable." According to the creator, anyone arriving with a bad mood or negative attitude does not have a place alongside someone from the island. A similar situation occurred when a young Guatemalan went viral listing reasons not to fall in love with a Cuban.
The phrase that serves as the title for the video is perhaps the most clever: "You can't have a headache, he is going to be your headache". The play on words accurately summarizes the tone of the video: the Cuban is not an easy partner, but you also can't approach him with excuses.
The creator also warns about coexistence: "And if you are one of those people who doesn't like having people in the house, who enjoys their peace and quiet, a bit selfish. Why would you have a Cuban?" Extroversion, a full house, and the noise are all part of the package. It is no coincidence that a young Puerto Rican confessed that Cubans drive her crazy precisely because of that overflowing energy.
The video concludes with a piece of advice that combines cooking, dancing, and identity: "Add plenty of salt to your food, a lot of sugar to your sweets." "Season your personality, dance, and enjoy life." It finishes with a direct warning: "If you need to look for a Cuban to pay for it, go find yourself another flag." A strong reminder that, as pointed out by another creator, the bar is set very high for being Cuban in Europe.
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