7 Reactions Cuban Americans Had to Fidel Castro’s Death

After years of false alarms, the Cuban American community in the 305 was finally able to celebrate the end of an era. A very painful era.  While some may think it’s un poquito morbid to bang our pots and pans in excitement over someone’s death, we prefer to see it as a celebration of a new chapter in Cuba’s story. Here are a few of the reactions you may have seen when news first broke of the dictator’s death:

1. Pure ecstasy

“Pa’rriba, pa’ bajo, Fidel pal’ carajo!”

2. Consternation

3. Disbelief

He’s really gone? Are we sure this time? I don’t want to ruin my new Rachael Ray cookware for nothing.

4. Melancholy

I wish my abuelos were here to see this.

5. Realization

Coño, his brother is still alive.

6.  Annoyance

Oh, so everyone is an expert on Cuban history now? Looking at you Colin Kaepernick.

7. Overwhelmed

I gotta text all my primos, call the fam in Cuba and update my Twitter. TOO MUCH TO DO.

8. Worry

Pero like, what’s gonna happen now?

This story was originally published November 30, 2016 at 2:11 AM.