When your favorite pen goes missing...

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Why it worked

The video taps into a relatable workplace annoyance, using humor and a common scenario to create a strong connection with viewers. The short, punchy narrative and visual expression of disbelief make it easily shareable.

Summary

A person humorously narrates a scenario where their favorite pen goes missing, only to discover their coworker has it and claims it as their own. The coworker's actions imply they took the pen and are now pretending it was always theirs.

Structure

1Pen goes missing
2Coworker has the exact same pen
3Coworker acts like they've always had it
4Accusation of permanent relocation

On-screen text

When your favorite pen goes missing... and your coworker suddenly has the exact same pen, acting like she's had it for years. 👀 Susan... you didn't find it. You just relocated it permanently.

Transcript

Susan... you didn't find it. You just relocated it permanently.

Original caption

Every office has that one coworker who's somehow allergic to buying their own stationery. 😂 #OfficeHumor #WorkplaceMemes #CoworkerProblems #OfficeLife