You're not gonna believe!

The video succeeds by tapping into a highly relatable social archetype—the person who always has an elaborate, unbelievable excuse for being late—and contrasting the high-energy, dramatic performance with the deadpan reaction of the listener.

A woman arrives late to an office and gives an exaggerated, dramatic excuse about driving a stick shift and dealing with terrible traffic. The receptionist listens with a deadpan, unimpressed expression.