I study Computer Science

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by tapping into a highly relatable 'expectation vs. reality' trope within the tech and student community, using exaggerated facial expressions and lighting changes to emphasize the humor.

Summary

The creator humorously contrasts the expectation of studying computer science with the reality of struggling through coding assignments and job hunting. The video uses a recurring phrase to highlight the gap between the initial motivation and the actual experience.

Structure

1Introduction of the major
2Expectation of high earnings
3Reality of debugging and project work
4Frustration with job prospects
5Final realization of the struggle

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Transcript

I study Computer Science. I study Computer Science. Oh my god. I chose computer science because I wanted to make a boatload of money. But now I spend three, three weeks solving one bug in my code. Finally code to make three side projects. And I'm still like not getting a job. I study Computer Science. I'm fucked.