By james art A video shared on TikTok by user @alejandro_bujan has gone viral showing his grandmother’s spontaneous reaction during her first car wash experience in Hialeah, Miami. The clip, which has already garnered thousands of views, features the woman looking both surprised and amused as the car goes through the car wash tunnel.
In the video, Alejandro’s aunt does not spare Cuban expressions or humorous comments, attracting the attention of users with her authenticity and charisma.
“Can’t I just go out and wait for you outside?” exclaimed the lady as the car moved through the bushes and streams of water. Her reaction drew laughter and comments on the platform, highlighting her ability to connect with the audience in a natural way.
“A thousand Cuban phrases per second,” Alejandro commented in the video’s description, highlighting his grandmother’s accent and expression. In the comments section, netizens were quick to join in the laughs, sharing similar anecdotes about relatives experiencing their first moments in the United States.
“Poor thing, I understand her, I’m scared too,” “Funny, she got nervous,” and “I’m horrified by this, I understand her, poor thing,” commented netizens.
This type of content often resonates especially with Miami’s Cuban and Latino communities, where many find familiarity and nostalgia in these everyday situations.
The video’s success lies not only in the woman’s heartfelt reaction, but also in how it reflects the Cuban people’s characteristic sense of humor and their ability to transform ordinary experiences into moments filled with grace. Alejandro’s grandmother unwittingly earned a special place among the viewers.
So far, the video continues to garner views and comments, with people from around the world enjoying the energy and authenticity of the Cuban woman who turned a routine visit to the car wash into a moment worth sharing and remembering.