Why it worked
The video likely resonated with a large audience due to its relatable depiction of the struggles faced by young people in the workforce, particularly in service industries. The use of a common, albeit somber, meme format and a clear, concise on-screen text message contributed to its shareability.
Summary
The video shows a person crouching down in a coffee shop, covering their face with their hands in apparent distress. On-screen text expresses the feeling of being too tired to work, too poor to quit, and too young to retire, accompanied by a crying emoji.
Structure
- 1Person crouching in distress
- 2On-screen text about being tired, poor, and young
- 3Crying emoji
On-screen text
When you're too tired to work, too poor to quit and too young to retire 😭