How much money do you make being an idiot on social media?

@cm_slagle

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SoundTikTok sound · baby Billy I make nothing

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Why it worked

The video uses a humorous and relatable premise about the perceived lack of financial reward for social media content creation, combined with a slightly absurd explanation of expenses, to create a funny and engaging meme format.

Summary

A person humorously explains that despite appearing to be an "idiot on social media," they make no money after expenses like paying scientists and lab coats. They claim to do it out of selflessness and a desire to help others.

Structure

1Question about income from being an "idiot" on social media
2Response: "I make nothing. Zero."
3Explanation of expenses (scientists, lab coats) leading to a "wash"
4Justification: selflessness and desire to heal others

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Health Cream (ACTS - appears to be a product being presented, its removal would change the context of the speaker's explanation of their income) - appears to be a health or beauty cream. Removing it would change the context of the speaker's explanation of their income.

On-screen text

How much money do you make being an idiot on social media? Me:

Original caption

It’s not about the money, but money would be nice! #Meme #fyp #worklife #money #socialmedia

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Transcript

And I make nothing. Zero. By the time I pay all my scientists, all my research department, lab coats, it's a wash. Well, why do you do it then, baby Billy? Because I'm selfless. And I want to heal as many people as the dear Lord lets me.