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I saw a guy coding today. No cursor. No windsurf. No chatgpt.
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Why it worked
The video uses a relatable, hyperbolic 'us vs. them' narrative that taps into the current developer culture shift toward AI-assisted coding, making the product mention feel like a natural part of the joke.
Summary
The creator humorously critiques a developer for writing code manually without using modern AI coding assistants like Windsurf or ChatGPT. The video uses a screen recording of code being written to emphasize the absurdity of avoiding AI tools in 2025.
Structure
- 1Creator introduces the premise of seeing someone code manually
- 2Lists modern AI tools the person was not using
- 3Describes the person typing code manually
- 4Delivers the punchline calling the person a psychopath
Product placement
Windsurf is mentioned as a standard AI coding tool that the subject of the video is notably missing.
On-screen text
I saw a guy coding today.
No cursor.
No windsurf.
No chatgpt.
He just sat there.
Typing code manually.
Like a psychopath.
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Why would you write code manually in 2025 #code #dev #developer #coding #codingtiktok #vibecoding #ai
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