Tamales Are Mexican Energy Bars: A Viral Video Sparks Nostalgia and Laughter

In a zany and tender video that has taken Imgur by storm, a woman passionately devours tamales, dubbing them "Mexican energy bars." The video begins with her holding a bag of tamales, exclaiming, "Bro, are a whole bag of tamales. I got that bag ten minutes ago, and this is my third one." The excitement is palpable as she adds, "You don't see how my hair is standing up."

The video has garnered varied reactions from viewers, with many sharing their own fond memories and humorous takes. One user nostalgically remarked, "Tamales fresh from the trunk are the best," while another person drew a parallel to childhood experiences, stating, "Same energy as those kids that pretend they're high when they eat candy."

The video also evoked deep gratitude in some viewers. One comment reads, "Tamales take me to a different dimension of gratitude for being human and alive in an era where my neighborhood had a tamale lady." This sentiment was echoed by another user who reminisced about their childhood, sharing, "I was a kid, and my best friend's abuela made a huge stack. Eating them and drinking fruit punch Kool-Aid is a core best day of my life memory."

Tamales vendors also weighed in, with one stating, "As a tamales vendor, I have seen this plenty of times and I thank yall." The video even sparked curiosity among those unfamiliar with tamales, as one user from the UK mentioned, "I've only recently learned what tamales are (I'm a Brit). Definitely would love to try them!"

However, not all comments were entirely positive. A few users were distracted by her eating manners, urging, "Chew with your mouth closed, neanderthal," and "Chew with your damn mouth closed." Despite these minor critiques, the overall response to the video has been overwhelmingly positive, with many viewers expressing a desire to relive their own tamale experiences.

The video serves as a delightful reminder of the simple joys in life, like savoring a delicious tamale. Whether it's the nostalgia of a childhood memory, the unique energy of the video's star, or the universal love for good food, this video has clearly struck a chord with many. As one commenter aptly put it, "We need a Taco and Tamale truck on every corner!!!"

For those who haven't yet experienced the magic of tamales, this video might just be the perfect inspiration to seek them out. After all, as one enthusiastic viewer declared, "I feel this in my Mexican soul, bro."