A Cuban woman returned to the island to reunite with her family and shared the emotional moment on her TikTok account. However, instead of focusing on the reunion, many users honed in on criticizing the car she arrived in, a Changan UNI-T, suggesting that her family was in financial trouble while she used an expensive vehicle. The woman, identified as @lilianm270 on TikTok, clarified in subsequent videos that the car was old and rented, and showed images of her family's house in Cuba to counter the criticisms.
Not only did she display the good conditions in which her family lives in Cuba, but she also didn't hesitate to showcase her home in the United States. Responding directly to a user's comment that said, "These people live horribly, they don't have anything to eat or anywhere to sit but drive a new car," Lilian posted a video showing her cars and her house.
In addition to displaying the three cars she and her husband own, including an Alfa Romeo, Lilian showed her living room to prove that she has "somewhere to sit." "This is the big house where I live in the United States. Get a clue, look at the neighborhood I live in. I see you filled with hate. You seem tense. Wait, I'm not done, everything is scattered, but there's food here to give you," she added, showing her fully stocked fridge.
"This is how you talk to people who have nothing better to do and meddle in others' lives," "I am amazed at people, and what saddens me the most is that it’s among ourselves, why should people care about that. Many blessings to you, and keep succeeding so they keep suffering," "Blessings, people only know how to criticize," "I love these responses" or "What a blessing that you left Cuba and help your beautiful family in Cuba. What a beauty everything you have achieved through hard work," are some of the reactions seen on this video by @lilianm270, where users applaud her way of responding.
Responding to Criticism on TikTok
Given the attention and criticism @lilianm270 received on social media, users have many questions about her situation and her responses. Here we address some common inquiries.
Why did @lilianm270 receive criticism for the car she rented in Cuba?
Many users suggested that her family was in financial trouble while she used an expensive vehicle, even though the car was old and rented.
How did @lilianm270 respond to the criticism?
She posted videos clarifying the situation, showing her family's home in Cuba, and showcasing her home and cars in the United States.
What was the general reaction of users to her response?
Many users applauded her for standing up to the criticism and praised her for her success and the support she provides to her family in Cuba.