"Why did I get myself into this? I can't see anything!”: The tense yet funny moment of a Cuban woman at a car wash

If you've ever felt like you jumped onto a roller coaster unprepared, you'll relate to what this Cuban experienced during her first solo outing with a friend at a car wash. Mailendy Conde (@mailendy_conde) shared an unforgettable moment on TikTok with her friend, who, amid laughter, nerves, and desperation, turned what should have been a simple task into a viral spectacle.

The video, which has already racked up thousands of likes and laughter in the comments, begins with the host visibly nervous, asking how to drive the car through the car wash tunnel. "Oh my God, I have the window down, you're going to get me wet!" she exclaims while trying to follow her co-pilot's instructions. The best part comes when she successfully puts the car in neutral and starts feeling the water and the rollers: "I can't see anything! I can't breathe, I'm not going in there anymore!" she shouts between laughs and gasps.

The situation is so chaotic that at one point the driver blurts out phrases that have already become a hit in the comments: "I'll clean it with a cloth, a bucket, and a towel!" and "They're going to rip off the mirror!" while her co-driver can't stop laughing.

TikTok users quickly reacted, with many relating to the scene: "That happened to me the first time; I thought I was drowning," wrote one user; "I prefer to stay outside; I get claustrophobic," commented another; and someone else admitted, "After this video, I think I'll just keep washing my car with a cloth." Of course, there were also those who couldn't stop laughing: "I was in tears! ‘Mom, my car is rolling down there!’ It's just too much!" wrote a follower.

Although the scene is hilarious, it also illustrates the real stress that something as ordinary 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 after the scare.

This video has prompted many to recall their first experience in a car wash, from those who panicked to those who decided never to try it again. But one thing is clear: these two Cubans turned an awkward moment into a spectacle that will continue to elicit laughter for a long time.