You know how Tesla's whole vibe has always been "the car drives itself, trust"?
Well the internet just took that idea and yeeted it straight into chaos.
Owners are posting clips of themselves straight-up snoozing, eating full meals, and even doing skincare routines behind the wheel while Autopilot hums along.
The clips are racking up millions of views and the comment sections are absolutely unhinged.
Here's the tea though, and it's important.
Tesla's system is still what the industry calls Level 2 driver assistance.
Translation: hands on wheel, eyes on road, you are 100% the responsible adult in the room.
Full Self-Driving is a product name, not a permission slip to clock out of existence.
Because the vibes are misleading, bestie.
It feels like magic for ten straight minutes.
Your brain goes "oh we're chilling" and then you're posting a nap video like it's a flex.
Regulators keep poking around, software updates keep dropping, and every viral stunt gives the whole industry a black eye.
Meanwhile actual engineers are out here screaming into the void that these systems need a human babysitter at all times.
The people posting these clips are getting the exact opposite of what they want.
Instead of clout, they're getting roasted by actual Tesla fans who are tired of the reputation damage.
Even the stans are like "bro please just hold the wheel." So if you're thinking about buying one of these things, here's the honest take.
But it is not a chauffeur, it is not your mom, and it is definitely not a nap pod.
Treat it like a really good cruise control with extra brainpower and you'll be fine.
The wild part is this whole saga says way more about us than about the cars.
Give humans a taste of automation and we immediately start testing the limits like toddlers with a new toy.
Final Thoughts
The algorithm loves a nap video, but your insurance company absolutely does not.