Why it worked
The video relies on a high-contrast, absurd situation that perfectly plays into the 'grindset' stereotype of computer science students, making it highly relatable and shareable within the tech community.
Summary
A student is seen calmly solving a LeetCode problem on his phone while standing outside a building that is currently on fire. The video highlights the extreme dedication or obsession of a computer science major.
Structure
- 1Close-up of phone screen showing code
- 2Camera pans to show a building on fire at night
- 3Crowd of students standing outside watching the fire
- 4Return to the student focused on his phone
On-screen text
This dude leetcoding while his room burns down 💀💀😭