Imagine this: a sleek, futuristic Cybertruck, touted for its ruggedness, gets humiliated by a muddy puddle and a mischievous driver. But here's where it gets controversial... Was it a harmless prank or a revealing moment about the truck's durability? This is the story of a viral TikTok that’s sparking debates and laughter across the internet.
TikTok creator Alice (@jwyot1993) captured the moment when her vehicle approached a Cybertruck on a muddy backwoods road. Between them lay a large puddle of brown water—a recipe for chaos. With a cheeky grin, Alice urged her driver, ‘Oh, do it to him, dude, do it to him!’ As they sped through the puddle, a wave of dirty water drenched the Cybertruck, leaving its driver seemingly stunned. The video, filled with laughter and a sense of triumph, quickly went viral, amassing over 50 million views.
And this is the part most people miss... While many viewers found the prank hilarious—with comments like ‘CYBERTRUCK got CYBER BULLYING’ and ‘We thank you for your service’—others pointed out a deeper issue. Some speculated that the Cybertruck driver was deliberately avoiding the puddle, perhaps out of fear of getting stuck or damaging the vehicle. One commenter even joked, ‘And now their doors won’t unlock,’ referencing the well-documented issues Cybertruck owners have faced with water damage.
The Cybertruck’s off-roading capabilities have long been a topic of debate. Numerous content creators have put the vehicle to the test, often with underwhelming results. For instance, InsideEVs previously reported on a Cybertruck failing to outperform a Subaru Crosstrek in an off-road challenge. YouTuber VoyageATX even titled a video ‘I Took My Cybertruck Off-Roading! (I Broke It),’ highlighting the truck’s limitations. Viral images and videos of Cybertrucks getting stuck in mud or suffering mechanical failures further fuel the skepticism.
Here’s the kicker... Despite Tesla’s claims that the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body is rust-resistant, owners have reported persistent staining and moisture damage after rain. In 2024, the lead engineer addressed these concerns, attributing rust to factory metal particles rather than the vehicle itself. However, issues like malfunctioning doors after rainfall and leaky bed covers continue to plague owners. One forum user noted, ‘After it gets wet, the rear passenger door just unlocks itself every few seconds,’ raising questions about the truck’s reliability in wet conditions.
So, is the Cybertruck truly the indestructible marvel it’s marketed to be? Or is it a high-tech vehicle struggling with real-world challenges? What do you think? Is this viral prank a harmless joke or a symptom of a larger problem? Let us know in the comments below!
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