How does the ocean say hello?

@thiiirdperson

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4 videos

Why it worked

The creator uses a relatable and humorous hook to draw viewers in, then transitions to a direct and vulnerable appeal for financial assistance, which can resonate with audiences and encourage support.

Summary

The creator tells a joke about the ocean waving and then explains they are struggling financially due to a new job that hasn't paid them yet. They ask for direct support through Cash App, Ko-Fi, Venmo, and PayPal to help them pay bills and buy groceries.

Structure

1Joke about the ocean
2Personal financial struggle explanation
3Request for direct support
4Mention of payment platforms

Original caption

hey there!

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Product placement

Cash App (ACTS - used as a payment method, creator states they are "at" it for support, removing it would change how people can support them); Ko-Fi (ACTS - used as a payment method, creator states they are "at" it for support, removing it would change how people can support them); Venmo (ACTS - used as a payment method, creator states they are "at" it for support, removing it would change how people can support them); Paypal (ACTS - used as a payment method, creator states they are "at" it for support, removing it would change how people can support them)

Call to action

If you could support, I'd really appreciate it. It puts food on the table for my family. I'm thiiirdperson with 3 i's at Cash App, Ko-Fi, Venmo, and Paypal. And once again, anything that you could send would be a huge help.

On-screen text

How does the ocean say hello? It waves. Please don't scroll. My family needs your help. We have bills to pay and groceries to buy. My new job doesn't pay me for another couple of weeks, so I'm broke and I'm struggling, and I'm in need of direct support. If you could support, I'd really appreciate it. It puts food on the table for my family. I'm thiiirdperson with 3 i's at Cash App, Ko-Fi, Venmo, and Paypal. And once again, anything that you could send would be a huge help. Thanks so much for being here. Have a great day.

Transcript

How does the ocean say hello? It waves. Please don't scroll. My family needs your help. We have bills to pay and groceries to buy. My new job doesn't pay me for another couple of weeks, so I'm broke and I'm struggling, and I'm in need of direct support. If you could support, I'd really appreciate it. It puts food on the table for my family. I'm thiiirdperson with 3 i's at Cash App, Ko-Fi, Venmo, and Paypal. And once again, anything that you could send would be a huge help. Thanks so much for being here. Have a great day.