‘Encanto’ Fans Turned Mariano’s Hilarious Walk Into a Meme
Audiences quickly fell in love with Disney’s Encanto. It brings the studio’s magic into a story that celebrates culture, family, and love. However, the more that folks are watching the animated movie, the more minor details they’re discovering. Encanto fans discovered a small, yet hilarious image of Mariano walking in a strange way that is now officially becoming a viral TikTok sensation.
‘Encanto’ introduces Mariano as the love interest
Disney’s Encanto follows a young Colombian woman named Mirabel (voiced by Stephanie Beatriz). She lives in a beautiful home with her family and a magical candle that grants them powers when they come of age. However, the candle never granted Mirabel a gift. She discovers that the candle’s magical power is fading. It’s up to her to save the miracle to keep her family together. As a result, she threatens the very fabric keeping them united.
Mirabel often argues with her sister, Isabela (voiced by Diane Guerrero), because she views her as “perfect” and never having any hardships in life. She is set to marry the handsome, Mariano (voiced by Maluma). However, Isabela is trying to put her family first, even though she doesn’t truly want to marry him. Meanwhile, fellow Madrigal, Dolores (voiced by Adassa), has feelings for Mariano, but he’s just out of reach.
Mariano’s hilarious walk is now a meme
The Encanto song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is an absolute hit for Disney, reaching the top music charts. However, fans rewatching the movie caught a strange visual during the song. Mariano is walking down the street with one of the oddest walks from any animated film in recent memory.
TikTok users took Mariano’s hilarious Encanto moment and transformed it into a meme. One TikTok user gives a closer look at the strange walk that appears “like he’s clenching his cheeks.” However, this is only the beginning. Other TikTok users re-created the hilarious walk with a caption fitting it to situations to make the walk even better.
Another TikTok user matches it to the relatable situation of a mother exhausted from a long day at work, only to have her child tell her about a last-minute school project. Mariano’s walk is a viral sensation, fitting perfectly into a wide variety of hysterical situations.
‘Encanto’ is gaining awards buzz
Encanto didn’t perform according to Disney’s box office expectations in theaters. However, it’s the second-highest-grossing animated film of 2021. Encanto hit the streaming service Disney+, giving families a safer and more accessible way to view the movie. Ever since its digital home video release, it continues to dominate the family film discussion.
Encanto won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film over its impressive competition. Many critics and audiences are predicting that it will ultimately take home the Oscar for the same category. Its chart-topping song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and integration into pop culture only improve its chances at the Oscars.
