A Cuban content creator turned a "sugar baby" proposal she received on Instagram into a comedic skit, quickly going viral with nearly 10,000 likes in just hours.
Amelia, known as @amelia_sin_filtro on Instagram, uploaded a reel with the caption "I accepted" that sparked a wave of reactions from her followers.
It all started with a message in Portuguese from a user named David, whose account had only eight followers. He suggested she become his "sugar baby" for a weekly allowance of $5,000.
Translated into Spanish, the message read: "Hello dear, I hope a potential new friend doesn't upset you. I mean no offense, but I find you very attractive and would like you to be my sugar baby, just stating my intentions. You'll receive a weekly allowance of $5,000 from me."
The first hurdle was the language barrier; Amelia admitted in the video that she didn't understand the message initially. "If it's Portuguese, I didn't understand a single word," she confessed before translating it. As she slowly processed the offer, she reached the part where money was involved for being a sugar baby.
Once she grasped the proposal, her response was filled with Cuban humor and sarcasm. Instead of genuinely rejecting it, she pretended the offer was too tempting given it was much more than her weekly earnings.
"I find it disrespectful," she stated on camera, humorously threatening to throw her work clothes away. "I'm going to toss my baking clothes right now. Of course, David, count me in," she said, pretending to dispose of her belongings in light of the offer.
The phrase that became the crux of the video was straightforward and biting: "Why am I working for less than $5,000 a week?"
The punchline, however, came at the end: Amelia comically accepted the proposal but jokingly lowered her own demands, as if she would settle for such an offer for even less money. "I'm fine with $2,000 a week. A little kiss in advance," she told David, wrapping up the sketch with a distinctly Cuban twist that left her followers in stitches: "A real slap, David."
Amelia’s video, with its characteristic Cuban humor, highlights a pervasive issue on social media: deceptive messages, scams, and inappropriate or false "job" offers that influencers and content creators frequently receive, especially women.
Understanding Social Media Scams
What is a "sugar baby" proposal?
A "sugar baby" proposal is an offer where an individual is asked to form a relationship in exchange for financial compensation or gifts. Often, these proposals are made through social media and can be scams.
How can influencers protect themselves from scams?
Influencers can protect themselves by being cautious of unsolicited messages, verifying the identities of those they interact with, and avoiding sharing personal information with unknown individuals.
Are social media scams common?
Yes, social media scams are quite common. Scammers often exploit platforms to target users with false offers or deceptive schemes.