Capitalism never met a dollar it didn't want.

@thebishoptutu

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Why it worked

The video taps into a relatable and frustrating experience for many renters, using humor and hyperbole to highlight the perceived absurdity of new fees. The direct question at the end encourages engagement and sharing of personal experiences.

Summary

The creator discusses the trend of landlords charging extra fees, such as a "work-from-home fee," for tenants who spend more time in their apartments. She questions the validity of these fees, comparing them to absurd charges like an "oxygen fee" or "window fee," and asks viewers if they would pay such a fee.

Structure

1Introduction to landlords charging extra fees
2Explanation of the "work-from-home fee"
3Creator's incredulity and comparison to absurd fees
4Question to the audience about paying such fees

Call to action

What's the most ridiculous apartment fee you've ever been charged?

On-screen text

LANDLORD TO PAYCHECK NOW LANDLORDS BRAND DLC PACK CAPITALISM NOW TENANTS EXTRA FEE IT WORK HOME A BUT RENT NOW SAYING CHARGE FEE SITTING DAY LEAVE HOUSE SAY WEAR PROPERTY AT HAVE OXYGEN FEE WINDOW FEE YOU YOUR FEE BUYING TICKET EAT THEN EXTRA EATING WANT WHAT EVERY THING ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY SQUEEZE PEOPLE ASK SOMETHING APARTMENT COMPLEX FROM FEE THEY THAT TOMORROW IT OR BE BREAKER TALK REAL ESTATE NEW RENTAL TREND? A $200 'WORK-FROM-HOME FEE' TACKED ON TO BAY AREA LEASE What's the most ridiculous apartment fee you've ever been charged?

Original caption

Some landlords are reportedly charging people extra if they work from home. Would you pay that fee? #landlord #rent #workfromhome #money

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Transcript

Capitalism never met a dollar it didn't want. Your landlord wants to tax your paycheck now. Landlords have unlocked a brand new DLC pack for capitalism. Now, some tenants are charging an extra monthly fee. Wait for it. For work from home. But I already pay rent here. Now landlords are saying they charge a fee. Sitting day, you never leave the house. They say it causes more wear and tear on their property. At some point, y'all gonna have a breathing oxygen fee. And a window fee. You walk too much in your own apartment fee. It's like buying a ticket to an eat all you can eat buffet. Then you get charged extra eating because you're eating what you want. What? This is what every single thing becomes another opportunity to squeeze people. So let me ask y'all something. Does your apartment complex charge from a work from home fee? And if they started that tomorrow, would you pay it? Or would that be the deal breaker? Let's talk about it.