I grew up so Haitian and delusional that I thought Selena stole our song when I heard the original

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SoundTikTok sound · Sensation (Bidi Bidi Banm Banm)

Why it worked

The creator leverages a relatable, humorous, and culturally specific anecdote to engage viewers. The unexpected premise and the use of emojis and flags add to its shareability and appeal within relevant communities.

Summary

The creator shares a humorous anecdote about growing up Haitian and mistakenly believing Selena Quintanilla's song was stolen from Haitian culture. The post uses text overlays on images to convey this story.

Structure

1Creator's humorous delusion about Selena stealing a song
2Explanation of Haitian and delusional upbringing
3Realization upon hearing the original song
4Emojis and flag indicating cultural context

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I grew up so Haitian and delusional that I thought Selena stole our song when I heard the original

Original caption

To my surprise!!! #mexico🇲🇽tiktok #selenanetflix #ayisyentiktok🇭🇹 #worldcup In honor of Mexico and Haiti both practipating in the World Cup, let’s run this back