Why it worked
The video taps into a relatable social anxiety about fitting in and adhering to unspoken local norms, particularly concerning fashion choices in a major city.
Summary
The creator questions whether thongs or flip-flops are considered acceptable footwear in New York City. They feel self-conscious, as if people are judging their choice of footwear.
Structure
- 1Questioning footwear choice
- 2Feeling judged in NYC
- 3Self-consciousness about flip-flops
On-screen text
Are thongs/flip
flops in or not?
Everyone in NYC
looks at me like i'm
walking around
holding a knife