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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
@oliviambriggs
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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
On-screen text
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
Transcript
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
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