I HAVE THE ICK.

@ashleyes37

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The video likely resonated due to its raw emotional honesty and relatable discussion of career pressures and personal sacrifices, particularly within the context of reality TV fame. The use of dramatic on-screen text and music amplified the emotional impact, making it shareable for viewers who connected with the sentiment.

Summary

Two friends discuss the pressures of being a breadwinner and the emotional toll it takes, with one expressing a feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to enjoy her success. The conversation touches on personal adjustments and the fear of missing significant life events.

Structure

1Expressing feelings of being overwhelmed ('the ick')
2Discussing career longevity and a 'big break'
3Acknowledging gratitude despite difficulties
4The challenge of being a breadwinner and managing pressure
5The emotional impact of potential missed life events
6A desire for a different reality ('More Stassi. Less this.')

Product placement

Netflix: it ACTS as the platform where the show "House of Stassi" is being aired. Removing it would mean the show cannot be watched on Netflix. Its appearance is incidental to the content of the show itself, but it is the platform for distribution. The show itself is the subject of the conversation, not Netflix.

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House of Stassi is delivering. #houseofstassi #stassischroeder #vanderpump #millennial #realitytv

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I HAVE THE ICK. but I've been doing this shit for 20 years, and I finally feel like all of this is my big break. and I've been working so hard for this. [sniffles] And I finally [bleep] feel like it's happening for me. and now I can't even enjoy it. I don't want to sound ungrateful because I am very grateful. I think it's just an adjustment that I'm gonna have to make. Just understand where I'm coming from. And I completely hear where you're coming from. And I know it's hard to be the breadwinner and you've had a lot of pressure on yourself for a long time. It's just gonna be an adjustment for me. TAYLOR: I'm sick at the idea of missing this delivery. I think Teddy would put on a brave face. YOU. CONSIDERED. MISSING. THE. BIRTH. But I think it would make her love me less. WHAT Like, I just feel like I want to throw up. [suspenseful orchestral music] MORE STASSI. LESS THIS.

Transcript

I HAVE THE ICK. but I've been doing this shit for 20 years, and I finally feel like all of this is my big break. and I've been working so hard for this. [sniffles] And I finally [bleep] feel like it's happening for me. and now I can't even enjoy it. I don't want to sound ungrateful because I am very grateful. I think it's just an adjustment that I'm gonna have to make. Just understand where I'm coming from. And I completely hear where you're coming from. And I know it's hard to be the breadwinner and you've had a lot of pressure on yourself for a long time. It's just gonna be an adjustment for me. TAYLOR: I'm sick at the idea of missing this delivery. I think Teddy would put on a brave face. YOU. CONSIDERED. MISSING. THE. BIRTH. But I think it would make her love me less. Like, I just feel like I want to throw up. [suspenseful orchestral music] MORE STASSI. LESS THIS.

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