once upon a time (three weeks ago) i thought it would be a good idea to live in a frat house for the summer to save $2,000

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Why it worked

The creator taps into the common experience of "intern housing" nightmares, using relatable details and a strong emotional reaction to a seemingly bad decision. The humor comes from the absurdity of the situation and the creator's own realization of her mistake.

Summary

The creator recounts a negative experience living in a frat house for the summer to save money. She details the unsanitary and broken conditions of the house, highlighting the poor living situation despite the high cost.

Structure

1Decides to live in a frat house to save money
2Describes unsanitary conditions (dirty counter, broken fridge)
3Details further issues (broken toilet, dirty laundry)
4Expresses dismay over the high cost for the poor living situation

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once upon a time (three weeks ago) i thought it would be a good idea to live in a frat house for the summer to save $2,000

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i’ve wiped down the counter four times and the paper towl is still black, the fridge won’t close, the toilet is broken and constantly flushing, and i had to pick up four pairs of dirty socks and a pair of boxers. i’m still paying $4,100 for 10 weeks

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i’ve wiped down the counter four times and the paper towl is still black, the fridge won’t close, the toilet is broken and constantly flushing, and i had to pick up four pairs of dirty socks and a pair of boxers. i’m still paying $4,100 for 10 weeks #frat #Summer #intern #internship #housing