stepsister

@lucy_restores

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Promoted product

iPhone 8 Plus

Why it worked

The video combines a relatable family dynamic with a satisfying restoration process, creating a narrative that is both engaging and aspirational. The 'before and after' transformation of the phone, coupled with the unexpected payment, provides a compelling story arc.

Summary

The creator cleans and restores an old iPhone 8 Plus for their stepsister, who initially suggested buying a new one. After the restoration, the stepsister pays for the service, implying the creator's work was valuable.

Structure

1Stepsister gives old iPhone
2Creator offers to fix it for free
3Stepsister questions the value, suggests buying new
4Creator restores the phone
5Stepsister pays for the service
6Creator reflects on the value of their work

Product placement

iPhone 8 Plus: ACTS - it is the device being repaired and cleaned. Removing it would change the video. Apple: APPEARS - it is a logo on the phone. Removing it would not change the video.

On-screen text

Original caption

iPhone 8 Plus 💖✨#iphone #cleaning #storytime #asmr #tiktokgrowthchallenge

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Transcript

My stepsister handed me her old iPhone 8 Plus and asked me to refresh it for free because family shouldn't charge family. I told her, "This one still $195," said, "Don't waste your time then, just buy me a new one instead." I told her, "Give me one chance before you spend money you don't need to spend." She said, "Yours turn you before falls argue to swapped restored polished port years corrosion afternoon every exactly belonged before she was something once to i 10,000 now video toward and ever just phone saw fast still stared then the sorry she and without." I handed her the phone. She saw it fast, still stared at it for a second. Then the invoice. She didn't say sorry, she didn't have to. She just pulled out her wallet and paid her a dollar without.