Como la Tele

Pimpinela, a duo known for their theatrical music style and songs that often depict relationship conflicts, presents a humorous take on gender roles and expectations in their song 'Como la Tele'. The lyrics, delivered as a dialogue between the two members, Joaquín and Lucía, playfully explore the frustrations and misunderstandings that can arise in relationships.

Joaquín expresses a wish that women could be as simple to understand and operate as a television, with a manual for explanation and a remote control to manage their actions. This desire for simplicity and control reflects a comedic, yet outdated view of relationships where one partner seeks to dominate or 'mute' the other. The use of the television as a metaphor for a compliant and convenient partner highlights the absurdity of wanting a human relationship to be as straightforward as using an appliance.

Lucía's response is a witty retort that emphasizes the value of human connection and the ridiculousness of Joaquín's wish. She suggests that if he prefers the company of a television, he should try getting it to perform acts of care and intimacy, like cooking or ironing, and even mockingly warns him of the dangers of 'electrocution' during a more intimate act. Her comeback underlines the importance of mutual respect and the unique qualities that human partners bring to a relationship, which cannot be replicated by a machine.