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Cubans Risk Deportation: Viral Video Shows Man in Robe and Slippers at Winn-Dixie

Saturday, January 4, 2025 by Charlotte Gomez

A video capturing a Cuban man strolling through a Winn-Dixie supermarket in the United States, dressed in a bathrobe and slippers, has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. The user @elder.rodrguez46 shared the clip on TikTok, showing the young man entering the store and wandering around as if he were in the comfort of his own living room.

Despite realizing he was being filmed, the man continued unfazed, treating the situation as a lighthearted prank, completely unashamed of his attire. Influencer Un Martí To Durako reposted the video on Instagram, prompting numerous Cubans to comment. Opinions were divided, with some criticizing his behavior and others noting that many Americans dress similarly in public.

Comments ranged from, "People need to stop, they're going to deport us all," to "Ridiculous is a word, and he embodies it," and "How shameful it is to say I'm Cuban." Others pointed out, "Cubans always embarrassing themselves everywhere; now everything is a joke." However, some defended the young man by saying, "Americans always do as they please. I've seen women, especially African Americans, go like that even to the doctor."

Another user countered, "Believe me, I live in Dallas and I've never seen Americans dress like that, I don't know where you're getting this from." The video even inspired comments like, "Tell me you're Cuban without telling me you're Cuban."

This incident follows another viral moment where a Cuban woman was seen in a bathrobe and flip-flops at Miami International Airport, garnering attention on TikTok.

Cuban Culture and Public Perception

Why did the video of the Cuban man go viral?

The video went viral due to the unusual sight of a man walking through a supermarket in a robe and slippers, which sparked a mix of amusement and criticism on social media.

What were the different reactions to the video?

Reactions varied from criticism of the man's behavior as embarrassing to noting that such attire is not uncommon among some Americans.

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