The lawsuit is taking place in the courts of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The boy's mother, a resident of Duque de Caxias, also demands that Defante be convicted of moral damage and that the amount allegedly obtained from the video be passed on to the young man.
The catchphrase “Thank you, Natalina” was invented by the young man, which undoubtedly led the defendant to heights and made the catchphrase very popular on social media, artists and personalities. Therefore, it is clear that by exploiting the young man's vulnerability, the defendant began to make large profits.
Excerpt from the original statement of claim
The comedian did not comment on the case. When contacted, Defante's office reported that “lawyers on both sides are aware and the case will be decided in court.”
Remember the meme
In the video, the comedian interviews two boys who were selling candy on the streets of Rio. Defante wears a Santa hat and asks one of them to send a “Christmas message.”
The teenager is confused and thinks that “Christmas” is a person. The boy's response gives rise to the meme: “Thanks, Natalina.”