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Satirical Video Challenges Franco-Era Nostalgia, Sparks Debate
A recent video by Spanish content creator @delarivalucia has rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, igniting a fervent discussion about historical memory and political discourse in Spain. Uploaded on October 19, 2025, the video employs a sophisticated layer of satire to deconstruct the often-heard sentiment, "life was better with Franco." The creator, maintaining a remarkably straight face, enumerates a series of supposed advantages of the Francoist era, such as "no inflation," "no feminists," and "no gays." Crucially, she immediately follows these statements with pointed, ironic explanations, like "because they couldn't," highlighting the repressive nature of the regime rather than any genuine benefit. Further into the monologue, @delarivalucia continues her biting critique by mentioning "no unemployment because there was fear," "no divorces because there was mass," and the chilling observation that "no crime existed because criminals wore uniforms." This carefully constructed narrative exposes the dark underbelly of a period some mistakenly romanticize. The video culminates in a direct challenge to such nostalgia, as the creator mockingly laments the "excessive freedom," "too many opinions," "too many women speaking," and "too many books" in contemporary society. She concludes with a powerful statement, refusing to recommend any books to those who hold a favorable view of the Franco era, subtly suggesting a lack of critical engagement and historical understanding. With over 184,000 views, 17,700 likes, and significant shares and comments, the video demonstrates its capacity to resonate with a broad audience and provoke essential conversations about Spain's complex past.
