CHE for idiots
Che was a very strong amateur in chess. His love of the game was the principal reason why the Olympiad in 1966 was organized in Havana. It is also no wonder why chess is so popular in Cuba today.




During the 1966 Olympiad Castro at a photo opportunity with the American genius
BOTH CHE AND CASTRO , SOON AFTER TAKING POWER IN 1959, REALIZED THAT RUNNING A COUNTRY WAS MORE DIFFICULT THAN JUST TAKING IT OVER.
FOR A TIME THEY BOTH THOUGHT OF RETIRING FROM THE REVOLUTION, AND BECOMING PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS TOURING ON THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT:
AFTER ALL, HOW DIFFICULT CAN GOLF BE?

But very soon it became evident that Che had no talent! Golf was much more difficult than shooting a machinegun in the jungle.



However, fortunately for both the Revolution and the game of Golf, Che and Castro decided against turning pro, and went back to doing what they had talent for…besides, there was little future in that clothing line!
IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEIZING POWER IN 1959, CASTRO HIRED A BIG NEW YORK PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM. HE REALIZED THAT IMAGE WAS ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS GOOD POLICY. THE RESULTS WERE IMMEDIATELY SATISFYING TO CASTRO…
BEFORE

WHIMPISH! THIS MAN SEEMS TOO FRIENDLY. CERTAINLY NOT A LEADER TO INSPIRE FEAR AND RESPECT
AFTER

CASTRO WAS SO IMPRESSED THAT HE TOLD CHE ABOUT THE PR FIRM, AND THEY GOT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY . THEY TRIED SEVERAL IDEAS TO CHANGE HIS IMAGE.
FIRST TRY

NO WAY! CHE THREATENED TO SHOOT THE PR REPRESENTATIVE
SECOND TRY

BETTER, BUT POLITICALLY INCORRECT
FINALLY CASTRO SUGGESTED USING THE SAME CIGAR THAT HE USED:

and the result is the second most popular image of the legendary CHE