If you've ever felt unprepared on a roller coaster ride, you’ll relate to the amusing experience of a Cuban woman trying out a car wash for the first time. Mailendy Conde (@mailendy_conde) took to TikTok to share this unforgettable moment with her friend. What was supposed to be a simple errand quickly turned into a viral comedy show, complete with laughter, nerves, and a touch of panic.
The video, which has garnered thousands of likes and giggles in the comments, begins with the driver visibly anxious, asking how to navigate the car through the wash tunnel. "Oh my God, the window's down, you’re going to soak me!" she exclaims, attempting to follow her friend’s guidance from the passenger seat. The real fun begins when she manages to shift the car into neutral and is bombarded by water and brushes: "I can't see anything! I'm short of breath, I’m never doing this again!" she shouts, caught between laughs and gasps.
The chaos escalates as the driver utters phrases that have since become comment section favorites: "I'll wash it with a rag, a bucket, and a towel!" and "They're going to rip off the mirror!" all while her friend can barely contain her laughter.
TikTok users were quick to react, with many relating to the scene: "The same thing happened to me the first time, I thought I was drowning," admitted one user; "I’d rather stay outside, it makes me claustrophobic," another commented; and someone else confessed, "After watching this, I’m sticking to washing my car with a cloth." And, of course, there were those who couldn't stop laughing: "Tears came out! ‘Mima, my car’s going to slide right down’ is just too much!" wrote a follower.
While the scenario is hysterical, it also highlights the real stress that something as mundane as a car wash can cause, especially if it’s your first time. "First and last time we go alone," Mailendy commented, confirming that the laughter came only after the initial shock.
This video has triggered memories of many people's first car wash experiences, from those who panicked to those who vowed never to try it again. But one thing is clear: these two Cuban ladies turned an awkward moment into a spectacle that will bring smiles for a long time to come.