Hey man, can I borrow a couple bucks?

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable, high-energy skit format to address a common pain point (needing extra cash) before seamlessly transitioning into a product demonstration that provides social proof of earnings.

Summary

A creator performs a skit where one character asks to borrow money and the other suggests a side hustle using the Step app. The video demonstrates the app's interface for earning money through games and surveys to prove its effectiveness.

Structure

1Character asks for money
2Character suggests a side hustle
3Skepticism about side hustles
4

Original caption

Need a side hustle but don’t know where to start? 💸 Earn more than $200 a month right inside the Step app just by taking surveys and playing games. Download Step through the link in bio 🔗 and tap “Earn” to get started. @Angelo Castillo

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Product placement

The Step app is shown on screen with a screen recording demonstrating the game and survey interface.

Call to action

Just download Step to the link in the bio.

On-screen text

Hey man a couple bucks? How much? Uh, $40? $40? paid me for Come on man please I need this money what you need is a side hustle. Like what? never really work don't you? Never mind gonna do it. I promise you I will. There's this free app that I've been using that allows me to earn money and taking surveys. Oh, it's one of those? couple cents. literally make $200 a month. See? right there. Where do I sign up? Just download Step to the link in the bio

Transcript

Hey man, can I borrow a couple bucks? Just a couple? How much? Uh, $40? $40? You still haven't paid me for the last. Come on man, please, I need this money. No, no, no. What you need is a side hustle. A side hustle? Like what? These things never really work. No, why don't you... Never mind, you're not going to do it. What? No, no, no, I promise you, if you tell me, I will. You know what? Fine. There's this free app that I've been using that allows me to earn money just by playing games and taking surveys. Oh, it's one of those? I bet you only make a couple cents. No, I can literally make more than $200 a month. See? That's my gas bill right there. Where do I sign up? Just download Step to the link in the bio.