Nathyy Zaldivar Toro, a Cuban TikToker, has stirred controversy on the platform with her video titled "Los cubanos," where she tackled negative stereotypes associated with men from the island, aiming to debunk them and highlight the positive traits that, according to her, make them unique.
The video, which has garnered over 281.3K views, 24.1K likes, and more than 2,500 comments at the time of this writing, begins with Nathyy listing some common prejudices about Cubans: "Cubans are the most undesirable people," "Cubans don't like to work," and "Cubans have two or three women," she cited.
However, she quickly countered these notions, asserting that Cuban men are "the most thoughtful," "the most romantic," and "the hardest working" when they have clear goals and purposes.
Additionally, she emphasized that Cubans are very family-oriented, always striving to improve themselves, and possess a special energy that makes them stand out.
Nathyy also highlighted that Cuban men always care about their appearance, noting that "you will always see them well-groomed with a nice fragrance." Despite the challenges, she suggested that a Cuban man has the ability to "take you through hell and simultaneously lift you to the clouds," indicating their irresistible charm and energy, a sentiment echoed in the video that has sparked a wide range of reactions.
Some users supported Nathyy's defense of Cuban men: "That's very true; I'm from Costa Rica and have been with my Cuban man for 20 years, and I'm the happiest in the world"; "For sure, there's no one like Cubans"; "We Cubans are all-inclusive"; "I'm Cuban married to a Dominican, and I can say that Cuban is Cuban"; "Cubans are the best," some commented.
However, not everyone agreed with her generalized view: "Well, I think I was deceived because my Cuban husband is none of that, neither thoughtful nor romantic, the only thing he is, is family-oriented, nothing else"; "Not all are like that, sorry, I'm Cuban"; "A good person will be good regardless of the country they come from, neither one will be so good nor the other so bad"; "But those thoughtful and romantic Cubans, are they among us? I won't deny the rest"; "My question is: Have you been with all Latinos to know that the Cuban is the best?" added others.
The diverse reactions from users reflect the wide range of experiences and perceptions about Cuban men, sparking a debate on TikTok about both stereotypes and positive qualities.
Understanding Cuban Men: Stereotypes and Realities
The debate sparked by Nathyy Zaldivar Toro's video has raised various questions about Cuban men, challenging stereotypes and exploring their true characteristics.
What stereotypes are commonly associated with Cuban men?
Common stereotypes include notions that Cuban men are undesirable, lazy, and have multiple partners. Nathyy Zaldivar Toro addresses these in her video.
What positive traits does Nathyy attribute to Cuban men?
Nathyy describes Cuban men as thoughtful, romantic, hardworking, family-oriented, and charismatic, emphasizing their unique energy and attention to appearance.
How have social media users reacted to Nathyy's video?
Reactions have been mixed; some users support her views, sharing positive personal experiences, while others criticize her for generalizing and not representing all Cuban men accurately.