I can't afford

@bradjcho

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DoorDash

Why it worked

The video taps into relatable themes of financial struggle, relationship goals, and overcoming self-doubt, creating an emotional connection with the audience. The creator's vulnerability and the heartwarming interactions with his girlfriend's family and pets make the content engaging and shareable.

Summary

The creator shares his journey of saving money through DoorDash for 80 days to afford a $6,500 engagement ring. He reflects on societal expectations and his personal insecurities, contrasting them with the unconditional acceptance he receives from his girlfriend's family and pets, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and self-worth.

Structure

1Introduction and goal setting
2Addressing societal expectations and personal insecurities
3Demonstrating acceptance from girlfriend's family and pets
4Realization of belonging and self-worth
5Progress update and call to action

Product placement

DoorDash (ACTS - used for income generation, mentioned as the means to afford the ring. Removing it changes the premise of the video.)

Call to action

follow to see the proposal

Original caption

day 80 of @DoorDash ing until i can buy an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend #ilovejulia #doordashforadiamond

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On-screen text

i can't afford to my girlfriend day 80 of for a $6,500 growing up I was always told women wanted a 666 man 6 pack 6 figures 6 feet and I didn't have any of that I'm 5'6" with shoes on and didn't have a 6 figure salary or a prestigious degree a prestigious degree going to meet her family I wouldn't be a man they thought their daughter deserves but I was most nervous about her 2 closest family members Sarang and Hengeun when I first met them they barked at me my girlfriend was laughing at me my hand like Chris Pratt trying to calm velociraptors 30 seconds Sarang 30 seconds warmed up to me and rested her head gently into my hand on paper I'm not good enough but her parents sister and her dogs don't care about what's on paper they care about who I am and her home is where her family became my family where I watch TV with her parents where I play video games where Hengeun now runs to the door to greet me when I come over her home became and that's where this rock is from the home where I'm enough 80 days down $5,988.65 / $6,500 $5,988.65 / $6,500 follow to see the proposal

Transcript

I can't afford to my girlfriend day 80 of for a $6,500 growing up I was always told women wanted a 666 man 6 pack 6 figures 6 feet and I didn't have any of that I'm 5'6" with shoes on and didn't have a 6 figure salary or a prestigious degree a prestigious degree going to meet her family I wouldn't be a man they thought their daughter deserves but I was most nervous about her 2 closest family members Sarang and Hengeun when I first met them they barked at me my girlfriend was laughing at me my hand like Chris Pratt trying to calm velociraptors but in about 30 seconds Sarang warmed up to me let me pet her and rested her head gently into my hand on paper I'm not good enough but her parents sister and her dogs don't care about what's on paper they care about who I am and her home is where her family became my family where I watch TV with her parents where I play video games where Hengeun now runs to the door to greet me when I come over her home became and that's where this rock is from the home where I'm enough 80 days down $5,988.65 / $6,500 $5,988.65 / $6,500 follow to see the proposal