Obtained by the CA Post

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SoundTikTok sound · original sound - californiapost

View velocity

+42.3K views over 10.0d · ~4.2K/day · 10 observations

Why it worked

The video likely gained traction due to its shocking and disturbing content, highlighting a persistent and unsanitary problem in a well-known neighborhood. The "traumatized residents" angle and the clear visual evidence of the act would have driven engagement and shares.

Summary

A video shows a person defecating on a sidewalk in a Los Angeles neighborhood, while another person walks by. On-screen text indicates this is a persistent issue in the Brentwood neighborhood, leaving residents traumatized.

Structure

1Establishing shot of the neighborhood street
2Person walks by
3Person defecates on sidewalk
4On-screen text describes the situation
5California Post logo appears

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On-screen text

Obtained by the CA Post Persistent pooper in LA neighborhood leaves residents traumatized CALIFORNIA POST

Original caption

Residents in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood say they’re fed up after a woman has repeatedly used the sidewalk as her personal toilet. One neighbor claims the disturbing routine has happened “every morning” for years. Read more at the link in bio.