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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable negative experience (declined credit card) to highlight the aspirational benefits of a luxury product (Amex Black Card), creating a compelling narrative that resonates with viewers interested in status and financial success.

Summary

The creator shares a story about being kicked out of a hotel pool because his credit card was declined, leading him to get the American Express Black Card. He explains that the card has since worked out for him, allowing him to access penthouses and buy luxury cars.

Structure

1Introduction of the Amex Black Card and a story prompt
2Creator recounts a negative experience at a hotel due to a declined credit card
3Decision to obtain the Amex Black Card
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Original caption

Is The Amex Black Card Actually Worth It_

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Product placement

American Express Black Card (also referred to as AMEX BLACK CARD): Acts - used to pay for a penthouse and a Bugatti. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Ritz-Carlton: Appears - a hotel where the creator stayed. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Bugatti: Acts - a car the creator could buy. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

AMEX BLACK CARD STORY? CRITZ-CARLTON South Beach it's bucket list of having My wife and I the pool kids security manager and demands of the pool right then the lobby I'm dripping all over the lobby embarrassed CAUTION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS Most Wanted the hell is the front desk and I find out wouldn't go I realized go through It was like of my life so I decided what the hell the money get the Amex black card worked out that situation and I guess need to a penthouse or I could on the thing that'd be

Transcript

craziest AMEX BLACK CARD STORY? I'm staying at the penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach. It's bucket list of having my wife and I in the pool with the kiddos. All of a sudden security shows up with the manager and demands that I get out of the pool right then. So I go to the lobby and I find out my credit card wouldn't go through. I realized I never want to go through that again. It was like the worst experience of my life. So I decided what the hell, I'm going to spend the money, get the Amex black card. That thing actually worked out that situation. And I guess I'll never need to rent a penthouse or I could buy a Bugatti on the thing. And that'd be