The Cuban influencer Amanda Camaraza posted a reel on Instagram this Friday to respond to the wave of criticism and insults she received after announcing her intention to buy a gold watch with a budget of 10,000 dollars.
The controversy began when Amanda visited CRM Jewelers, a Cuban-American family-owned jewelry store in Downtown Miami, and the video of that visit went viral. Amanda went to buy a gold watch and what followed was a wave of attacks on social media because she decided that her budget for the watch would not exceed that amount.
"I just found out that I am a miserable bitch, that I am a show-off, that I am a speculator, that I want to appear to be more than I actually am," Amanda said at the beginning of the video, summarizing the comments she received in the last 24 hours.
The content creator explained that she has no knowledge about watches, brands, or prices, and that she simply wanted a gold piece for everyday use. "I went to a jewelry store that is really popular on social media and talks a lot about watches and such," she clarified.
Regarding the budget, she was straightforward: "It's a watch I want for everyday use; it’s a watch that’s going to get scratched... I want a gold watch, and that’s it. A good watch that will last me a long time."
Amanda defended her right to spend that money by pointing out that she first covers all her responsibilities. "For me, it’s hours and hours and hours of hard work. After meeting all the basic needs of my life, such as food, a roof over my head, a car to get around, and the health of my son and my entire family, as well as the well-being of everyone around me, I can afford certain luxuries because I work very hard to lead a beautiful, dignified life," she stated.
The influencer also pointed out a behavioral pattern that she recognizes in part of the Cuban community on social media. "What controversy can you bring up? No, Cubans have to find the problem, the gossip, the scandal, the malice in everything. Because that's how we are. Well, no, that's how they are, because I don't include myself," she said. This is not the first time that Amanda Camaraza discusses the behavior of Cubans on social media.
The video generated a massive show of support. "You are a very hardworking girl and you don't owe explanations to those who see you differently; that has a lot to do with how they think of you / keep moving forward"; "That’s what Fidel created, envy and social resentment among Cubans," commented some internet users.
Amanda closed the video with a reflection: "Money does not define you as a person. What you do, how you feel, how you express yourself, and how you are with others is what truly matters."
"Here, everyone ends up in the same hole, whether you have more or less. We all go to the same place," Amanda concluded, in what was her final message to those who criticized her.
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