Over the weekend, Osmani García and his wife Laura celebrated Bryan's birthday, the son of the renowned pastry chef. It was a grand affair attended by several notable figures from the Cuban music scene who didn't want to miss the festivities. Among the guests was the singer La Diosa, who came bearing a gift for the birthday boy. Her gesture quickly became a hot topic on Instagram.
La Diosa shared a clip of the moment she handed Bryan a soccer ball, a present that thrilled the child. However, what caught the attention of many was that the ball wasn't wrapped and was instead placed in a supermarket bag, sparking numerous comments.
Social Media Reactions: A Mixed Bag
The criticisms came swiftly, with several users taking jabs at the presentation: "Hey Diosa, you really outdid yourself, not even using a gift bag. Cubalse shopping bag time, ha," "Target sells gift bags, but we stick to the Cuban way," "Mimi, you really dropped the ball. Looked like you forgot to buy a gift. You hit Target and thought: ‘Look, a ball, just pay for it, we're late.’ A bag? What bag, just the same ol' shopping bag!"
Some even questioned the gesture itself with remarks like: "Seriously, a ball in a Target bag?" or "Not even in Cuba would you give such a small gift."
Support for La Diosa Amidst Criticism
Despite the negative comments, La Diosa received messages of support: "Honestly, I'm one of those who don't use gift bags, seems like a waste of money. They're just thrown away or torn. Same with gift cards; if I buy them, it's because I'm putting money inside," "Do you think the kid cares about the bag? Really, the criticism is over the top," "If criticism were dollars, we'd all be rich! The child was thrilled with his gift," and "This is how Cuban artists should be: united and supportive."
One user commented on the superficial nature of the criticisms: "That's why Cubans don't progress, they love to criticize and be superficial. You bring a gift bag, and they spend their whole life talking bad about you and the gift."
Responding to the negative remarks, another follower of La Diosa said: "There are comments that, honestly, are just ridiculous. Who cares how she brought it? Even if she had carried it by hand, those who criticize probably don't give gifts. Just look at the child's and Osmani's faces when she said: 'Look what your aunt brought you.'"
Ultimately, the most important takeaway is that Bryan loved his gift, and both Osmani and Laura expressed their gratitude for La Diosa's gesture. "The best gift. Bryan loves soccer. Thank you!" Shortly after, Laura shared a video of Bryan playing with his ball, demonstrating that the gift was indeed a hit.