I thought my kids were actually upset...

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The video uses a relatable family dynamic and a humorous twist where the children outsmart the parent, creating a surprising and shareable moment.

Summary

A mother believes her daughters are upset about the cost of sushi, only to discover they were playing a game and knew the exact price of the sushi she bought. She realizes she was outsmarted by her own children.

Structure

1Daughters appear upset about sushi cost
2Mother reveals the sushi price
3Daughters reveal they knew the price
4Mother realizes she was tricked

On-screen text

I thought my kids were actually upset... Over $100?! 🤯 Wait... HOW DID YOU KNOW?! 🤯😂 I got played by my own kids 🤪

Transcript

Jie jie, ur so cheap. You are not going to get me sushi. It's so expensive. The ones you want in total are $100. Guess what I got, girls? Sushi! Guess how much it is? $35.5. Wait... HOW DID YOU KNOW?! 🤯😂 I got played by my own kids 🤪