POV: first date with a programmer

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Why it worked

The video plays on a common stereotype about programmers, creating a relatable and humorous situation for those in or familiar with the tech industry. The unexpected answer to a common question generates surprise and amusement.

Summary

A woman asks a man on a date how many languages he knows, to which he responds by listing several programming languages. The humor comes from the expectation of human languages versus programming languages.

Structure

1Setting the scene: first date
2Question about languages
3Man lists programming languages
4Humorous implication of programmer's priorities

On-screen text

POV: first date with a programmer how many languages do you know? Python JavaScript Php Java *without vibe coding

Transcript

We'll make them turn their head. Every place we go, so won't you please.

Original caption

It’s been 3 days and she hasn’t called me back. I think she might have been in an accident. . . . . *before anyone asks this is a friend* #codinghumor #programminghumor #codingmemes #softwareengineer #programmingmemes coding tech programming