watching someone have a crush on instagram is like modern day great gatsby

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The video uses a relatable analogy to a popular cultural reference, making the content engaging and shareable. The humor in comparing online behavior to a classic novel likely resonated with viewers.

Summary

The creator compares watching someone have a crush on Instagram to the modern-day Great Gatsby. They explain that the person will start posting randomly, similar to Gatsby's lavish parties, in the hope of being noticed by their crush.

Structure

1Introduction of the Great Gatsby comparison
2Explanation of the posting behavior
3Analogy to Gatsby's parties
4Hope for recognition

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watching someone have a crush on instagram is like modern day great gatsby

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watching someone have a crush on Instagram is so funny because they will start posting out of nowhere. It's almost like watching Gatsby throw those lavish parties, hoping that Daisy will notice. It's it's honestly modern day Great Gatsby.