10/10 ways to LARP in tech

@joeysixfive

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its relatable and humorous take on "tech culture" stereotypes, using a listicle format with visual cues that are easily digestible and shareable within the target audience.

Summary

The video humorously lists "10/10 ways to LARP in tech," showcasing stereotypical items and behaviors associated with tech culture. It progresses from common items like MacBooks and Arteryx backpacks to more niche indicators like having many LinkedIn connections or owning tech merch without an internship.

Structure

1Intro: 10/10 ways to LARP in tech
2Niche items: Black Macbook, wired earbuds, Arteryx backpack
3Social proof: 500+ LinkedIn connections
4Founder/CEO title
5Vibecoded project, hackathon participation (without winning)
6Cloud code subscription, no commits/projects/LeetCode problems
7Wearing startup merch, owning tech merch but no internship
8Conclusion: Choose one of these or know someone who can help

Product placement

The video showcases various items and online profiles commonly associated with tech culture, such as MacBooks, Arteryx backpacks, LinkedIn profiles, and startup merch, to humorously illustrate "LARPing in tech."

Original caption

you done these??? #computerscience #Tech #coding

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10/10 ways to LARP in tech (progressively more niche) black macbook wired earbuds arcteryx backpack this is a classic 500+ linkedin connections random people founder @ ur mom progsū build culture, not meetings - Joey Zhang LED Calculator App Optimize Your Search Rankings Keyword Analysis Competitor Analysis Traffic Estimation Smart Recommendations Report Traffic Recommendations vibecoded project We Took 80th Place! Last week, I had the honor of lcome back dium effort cloud code subscription Jan Feb Mar Apr Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri no commits no projects 0 leetcode problems wearing startup merch owning tech merch tech merch but no internship either you do one of these or you know somebody you can send it to

Transcript

10/10 ways to LARP in tech (progressively more niche) Black Macbook wired earbuds arcteryx backpack this is a classic 500+ linkedin connections random people founder or CEO in title vibecoded project posting about a hackathon they did not win cloud code subscription no commits no projects 0 leetcode problems wearing startup merch owning tech merch tech merch but no internship either you do one of these or you know somebody you can send it to