In Cuba, humor often becomes a coping mechanism for life's challenges. This is exemplified by a group of young individuals who have channeled their wit and imagination into a parody targeting the Unión Eléctrica (UNE), notorious for the relentless power outages plaguing the island. Comedian Jorge Miyar and artist Cintia chose to parody the song “Fuiste tú” originally performed by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona and Gaby Moreno.
The opening lines of this clever rendition set the tone: “UNE tú, when Felton isn't breaking down, Guiteras shuts down / A breeze in Pinar del Río, and Yateras goes dark / Your thing was the constant breakdowns / My thing was charging the phone whenever you showed up / If the power didn’t come, the Blu would die,” reflecting the daily struggles faced by Cubans.
In a harmonious duet reminiscent of the original, the parody continues: “UNE tú, needless to say, things are a mess here / Bernardo Espinosa drives me up the wall / I never bought his lies or watched his reports / Shave your mustache man or buy a suit / No one can take you seriously, if there's a culprit here, it's UNE.”
As the chorus hits, listeners anticipate even more: “Buy a ship of oil already / Invest some money in the starter engine that used to light up the place but now vanishes / Stop using the embargo as an excuse while everything falls apart without asking questions and leaving a deadly blow / Nothing more to say, if there's a culprit here, admit it, UNE.”
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Understanding the Impact of Power Outages in Cuba
What is the Unión Eléctrica (UNE) and why is it criticized?
The Unión Eléctrica (UNE) is Cuba's national electric company, often criticized for its frequent power outages and inability to provide consistent electricity, causing frustration and inconvenience for residents.
Why are parodies like this popular in Cuba?
Parodies are popular in Cuba as they provide a humorous outlet for expressing dissatisfaction with everyday struggles, allowing people to cope with issues such as power outages through laughter and creativity.