Initially, it was the "motorcycle aunt" that caught TikTok's attention. Now, a fresh character has emerged from Cuba named Mike the Panel Guy. A Cuban user shared an audio clip received from the island, where a woman calmly explained that the man who installs panels charges $3,600, "with everything included."
"They call him Mike the Panel Guy," the audio reveals, while the video creator humorously sweeps up bills from the floor as if money grows at home. This scene quickly became a talking point among Cubans both on and off the island, dubbing it the "second season of the motorcycle aunt."
The comments were priceless. "Only $3,600, what a bargain," one person quipped. Another added, "Mike's doing quality work, your best option." Responses like "Tell Mike I'm just getting by this December," "The connection will still be bad," and "That's not much, just a little over three thousand," combined humor, irony, and a hint of resignation.
The video creator, known as @ariesant93, continued the joke with laughter: "Take advantage of this deal, he installs everything for you," "I'm passing the message because the connection is bad," and "The second part is now up on my profile." True to his word, he uploaded "part 2" of the video, featuring the rest of the audio and showing him picking bills from a tree, ending the sketch with a parody that delighted viewers.
Amid the laughter, users are already referring to this as a "Cuban saga" on TikTok. As one of the most popular comments summarized: "First the motorcycle, now the panels... this isn't TikTok, it's a series. And each season gets more expensive."
Understanding the Viral Cuban TikTok Saga
Who is Mike the Panel Guy?
Mike the Panel Guy is a fictional character from a viral TikTok trend in Cuba, representing a man who charges $3,600 for panel installation.
What is the significance of the "motorcycle aunt" in Cuban TikTok?
The "motorcycle aunt" was an earlier viral character on Cuban TikTok, and the current trend with Mike the Panel Guy is considered its sequel.