College kids finally living on their own be like:

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Why it worked

The video uses a highly relatable 'expectation vs. reality' trope that resonates with the target demographic of college students and young adults, driving engagement through shared experiences.

Summary

A college student moves into their first apartment and quickly realizes that living alone comes with overwhelming responsibilities like cleaning and cooking. The video humorously depicts the transition from the excitement of independence to the reality of adult chores.

Structure

1Excitement about moving into a new apartment
2Realization of the loneliness of living alone
3Frustration with household chores
4Overwhelmed by adult responsibilities
5Giving up and taking a nap

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College kids finally living on their own be like:

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Ah, finally, my own apartment. Man, this is great. Hello to my new life. Man, it is so nice not being around my parents or my siblings. And it's so nice not having to wake up to a vacuum cleaner or dishes being slammed around at 7:00 a.m. Honestly though, I am kind of lonely. It's so weird. I don't have anyone to hang out with. Man, I really wish my mom was here to cook for me though. So hungry and I really miss her cooking. Oh my gosh, there's so many dishes. So many responsibilities. I've never had to clean a toilet before. Ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew. This is insane. There's so many responsibilities. I can't do this right now. I'm so overwhelmed. I guess I'll just take a nap and deal with everything later.