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Carlos Villagrán’s “¿Tú eres Ñoño?” Remark to Child Fuels Online Backlash

A brief restaurant encounter captured on video has renewed scrutiny of El Chavo del 8–style humor when directed at minors.

Overview

  • The video shows a boy asking Villagrán for a photo as the actor replies, “¿Tú eres Ñoño?”, referencing a character known for a robust build.
  • The child’s mother shared the clip and wrote that her son only wanted to meet his idol and left crying.
  • The post spread quickly across X and TikTok, drawing millions of views and turning the exchange into a trending topic.
  • Online reaction split between criticism of a perceived appearance-based jab at a minor and defenses that it reflects Quico’s caricatured humor.
  • No apology or institutional response has been reported, and the 82-year-old actor continues public appearances, including recent shows in Peru.