Y'all, why did I get to the checkout at Costco and the lady's gonna say, "Oh, you can't shop here next time if he's not here."

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The video uses a relatable, high-emotion personal story that taps into a common frustration, making it highly shareable and engaging.

Summary

A woman recounts a frustrating experience at a Costco checkout where an employee refused to believe the photo on her membership card was her. She shows the card to the camera to prove that the photo is indeed her.

Structure

1Creator introduces the conflict at Costco
2Creator questions the employee's claim
3Creator shows the Costco card to the camera
4Creator expresses frustration at the situation

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COSTCO DID ME DIRTY

Transcript

Y'all, why did I get to the checkout at Costco and the lady's gonna say, "Oh, you can't shop here next time if he's not here." Who? Who? Y'all, look at the picture on my Costco card. That's me! She's like, "That's not you on your photo." I said, "Yes it is! What are you talking about?" Oh, I'm sorry. Rude! That's rude. This is me. What are you talking about?