ENOUGH WITH THE PARTLESS SLICKBACK

@saronthings

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by tapping into a relatable 'cringe' factor regarding internet trends and celebrity worship, using a conversational, slightly exasperated tone that invites viewer agreement.

Summary

The creator reacts to a viral trend of calling a simple slicked-back ponytail a 'partless slickback' and 'groundbreaking'. She argues that it is just a standard hairstyle and criticizes the tendency to over-romanticize celebrity trends.

Structure

1Introduction of the trend
2Critique of the terminology
3Comparison to historical hairstyles
4Commentary on romanticizing celebrity looks
5Final verdict

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ENOUGH WITH THE PARTLESS SLICKBACK

Transcript

ENOUGH WITH THE PARTLESS SLICKBACK. At this point, what are we doing, guys? A partless slickback? Are you okay? I want off the ride. I want off the cuca-doodle-doo locomotion. That's your run-of-the-mill slickback ponytail, babe. It was a slickback ponytail in 1990, it was a slickback ponytail yesterday, it was a slickback ponytail today, and it will be tomorrow. Why are we acting like the wheel hath been reinvented? I understand like romanticizing your life, but like, it gets to a point. This is that point. Just say you liked her hair. You wanted to recreate her look. You don't have to behave as though she's utilized some kind of cutting-edge hair technology. It's a ponytail. She looks great, but it's just a ponytail. We got to get a grip.