Lucas, the dog who stars in Ana Menéndez's comedic videos, is now convinced he's a superstar. Ever since his appearance on CiberCuba, he's been flaunting his newfound fame to every dog in Cuba.
Last Thursday, Ana shared a humorous Instagram reel reacting to her dog's sudden celebrity status following a viral TikTok video. In the video, Lucas is used as a metaphor for Cuban emigrants who were mistreated on the island but are now being asked for $100.
"Look at him now, he thinks he's all that since he was on CiberCuba," Ana laughs in the video.
According to Ana, Lucas took the news quite seriously: "He sent that post to half the dogs in Cuba, acting like it was some badge of honor. You get what I'm saying?"
The feedback from his contacts on the island was less than flattering, calling him a "big fool" for still sending $100 to the "female dog" deceiving him.
"That dog got him wrapped around her paw, and he's proud of it because he's so full of himself," Ana says, unable to hold back her laughter.
The video also includes a playful jab at CiberCuba itself, with Ana expressing gratitude for the coverage, albeit with a humorous complaint.
"Thank you, darling, because the last time you featured me, you took a photo that killed my chances. No man has ever DM'd me since," she jokes.
She adds, "Everyone who had messaged me deleted their texts after seeing that post, but this time was different. You took a photo where I looked much better with the black background."
As for Lucas, his feelings are mixed: "Sometimes he cries in embarrassment, but he's also happy to have been featured on CiberCuba."
The original TikTok video resonated deeply with the Cuban diaspora, highlighting the hypocrisy of those who ignored emigrants but now seek their help. It garnered over 889,000 views, 93,400 likes, and 19,800 shares.
Ana Menéndez's humor taps into a well-established trend among Cubans abroad, where satire about remittances and hypocrisy is a popular genre on social media. Lucas, with his inflated ego, lovestruck heart, and empty pockets, has become a beloved character.