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Why it worked
The video uses a relatable "rizz" scenario that subverts expectations with a humorous and slightly awkward rejection, making it shareable.
Summary
A person approaches someone in a food court, asking if they can sit with them. After a brief conversation about music, the person plays their music, which the other person dismisses as "poser music."
Structure
1Approaching someone at a food court
2Asking to sit down and initiating conversation
3Discovering the other person is a musician
4Playing music for them
5Being rejected and insulted
On-screen text
POV: Emo rizz until... 😭
Wait, wait, wait...
I got you...
Oh, wow...
Thank you so much...
Are you the one that bought my food just now?
Oh, yeah,
Is this seat taken?
No, have a seat
So, do you live around the area?
Yeah, actually, I, uh,
on the way to the studio.
Oh, no way.
You're a musician?
I am.
Uh, do you wanna hear some of my music?
Yeah, I would love that.
Here, check this out.
What?
I don't listen to poser music.
Sorry.
Transcript
Wait, wait, wait, miss.
I got you...
Oh, wow...
Thank you so much...
Are you the one that bought my food just now?
Oh, yeah,
Is this seat taken?
No, have a seat
So, do you live around the area?
Yeah, actually, I, uh,
on the way to the studio.
Oh, no way.
You're a musician?
I am.
Uh, do you wanna hear some of my music?
Yeah, I would love that.
Here, check this out.
What?
I don't listen to poser music.
Sorry.
Original caption
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