POV ur cooked

@lizzramsay

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its relatable and humorous take on the pressures and aspirations of young adults navigating career choices and societal expectations. The use of contrasting imagery and a conversational tone made the message engaging.

Summary

The video humorously contrasts the perceived aspirations of hyper-ambitious 20-year-olds with their actual desires. It suggests that while they may pursue traditional high-paying careers for prestige, their true goal is a lifestyle of luxury and leisure.

Structure

1Introduction of the "cooked" hyper-ambitious 20-year-old persona.
2Questioning the value of good grades vs. real-world hustle.
3Highlighting the desire for luxury (private jets, cars, caviar).
4Contrasting traditional career paths with the desire for a playful lifestyle.
5Suggesting a preference for "larping" and luxury over traditional STEM fields.
6Concluding with a call for simplicity and ethics.

On-screen text

POV ur cooked what do hyper ambitious 20 year olds who got good grades their whole life then figured out in college that gpa only matters if you wanna get caught working 1,000 hours a week in banking, law or med but still care about prestige to appease their traditional parents but really just wanna larp the PJs cars and caviar on iced out wrists too playful and tasteful for anything stem. don't give me a vague start Substack. algo trading, sales, ads, crypto. start a business. im just a girl. keep it simple and ethical. thanks.

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asking for a friend 💖 #chrome #larp #founder #real #fyp

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Transcript

what do hyper ambitious 20 year olds who got good grades their whole life then figured out in college that gpa only matters if you wanna get caught working 1,000 hours a week in banking, law or med but still care about prestige to appease their traditional parents but really just wanna larp the PJs cars and caviar on iced out wrists too playful and tasteful for anything stem. don't give me a vague start Substack. algo trading, sales, ads, crypto. start a business. im just a girl. keep it simple and ethical. thanks.