Rosalía calls Zendaya 'peazo fruta' and the internet explodes
A viral clip of Rosalía saying 'peazo fruta' to Zendaya in 'Euphoria' sparks a debate about talent, authenticity and quotas in Hollywood
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Rosalía and Zendaya: the video dividing fans
A short clip from a TV series has unleashed a storm on social media: Rosalía, in an acting role, hurls the phrase "peazo fruta" (or "peazo fruta", depending on the interpretation) at Zendaya. The video, which went viral on TikTok, pits those who think the Spanish singer is out of her depth against those who believe the Hollywood star is overrated.
The context of the video
The scene comes from the third season of 'Euphoria', where Rosalía makes a cameo as a friend of Rue (Zendaya). In the dialogue, the Spaniard drops the expression at a tense moment, which many have linked to the character of La Veneno on an old Telecinco show. The reference is no accident: the phrase "peazo fruta" became famous in Spain thanks to the transgender activist.
The opposing camps
On one side, critics say Rosalía "acts like a chav" and that her acting is far below Zendaya's level. They argue the singer is a manufactured product, and that her presence in the series owes more to commercial interests than talent. "She acts so badly", "she's an example of how to manipulate the masses", read the comments.
On the other side, Rosalía's defenders argue the scene is authentic and that the criticism reeks of classism. "What she is, there's forgiveness for that", says one user, while others joke about the "elegance" of the two artists. Some also think Zendaya is "mega-giga-overrated" and that Rosalía lowers her status by appearing alongside her.
The background to the controversy
The debate goes beyond the clip. Behind it lies a discussion about meritocracy in the entertainment industry. Zendaya, praised by critics since 'Euphoria', is seen by some as a product of quotas. Rosalía, for her part, is accused of being a marketing puppet. Both cases reflect public fatigue with stars who are pushed on audiences.
What no analysis manages to explain is why a three-word phrase generates so much noise. Perhaps because, deep down, the average viewer is looking for certainty about who deserves to be at the top.
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A short clip from a TV series has unleashed a storm on social media: Rosalía, in an acting role, hurls the phrase "peazo fruta" (or "peazo fruta", depending on the interpretation) at Zendaya. The video, which went viral on TikTok, pits those who think the Spanish singer is out of her depth against those who believe the Hollywood star is overrated.
The context of the video
The scene comes from the third season of 'Euphoria', where Rosalía makes a cameo as a friend of Rue (Zendaya). In the dialogue, the Spaniard drops the expression at a tense moment, which many have linked to the character of La Veneno on an old Telecinco show. The reference is no accident: the phrase "peazo fruta" became famous in Spain thanks to the transgender activist.
The opposing camps
On one side, critics say Rosalía "acts like a chav" and that her acting is far below Zendaya's level. They argue the singer is a manufactured product, and that her presence in the series owes more to commercial interests than talent. "She acts so badly", "she's an example of how to manipulate the masses", read the comments.
On the other side, Rosalía's defenders argue the scene is authentic and that the criticism reeks of classism. "What she is, there's forgiveness for that", says one user, while others joke about the "elegance" of the two artists. Some also think Zendaya is "mega-giga-overrated" and that Rosalía lowers her status by appearing alongside her.
The background to the controversy
The debate goes beyond the clip. Behind it lies a discussion about meritocracy in the entertainment industry. Zendaya, praised by critics since 'Euphoria', is seen by some as a product of quotas. Rosalía, for her part, is accused of being a marketing puppet. Both cases reflect public fatigue with stars who are pushed on audiences.
What no analysis manages to explain is why a three-word phrase generates so much noise. Perhaps because, deep down, the average viewer is looking for certainty about who deserves to be at the top.
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