Them: “They’re not vegan because of cross-contamination.”

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable and humorous scenario of a vegan compromising their diet due to extreme hunger, which resonates with a wide audience and sparks discussion in the comments.

Summary

A vegan expresses frustration with the concept of cross-contamination in relation to French fries, humorously accepting them despite their dietary restrictions due to hunger after a long drive.

Structure

1Introduction of the "cross-contamination" argument against veganism.
2The creator's response as a vegan of 14 years.
3Acceptance of French fries due to hunger after a long drive.
4Eating the French fries.

On-screen text

Them: “They’re not vegan because of cross-contamination.” Me as a vegan of 14 years living in a non-vegan world: Cool, hand me the French fries. I’ve been driving through Ohio for three hours and forgot to pack a lunch.

Transcript

Them: “They’re not vegan because of cross-contamination.” Me as a vegan of 14 years living in a non-vegan world: Cool, hand me the French fries. I’ve been driving through Ohio for three hours and forgot to pack a lunch.

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Them: “They’re not vegan because of cross-contamination.” Me as a vegan of 14 years living in a non-vegan world: Cool, hand me the French fries. I’ve been driving through Ohio for three hours and forgot to pack a lunch. #vegan #plantbased #crosscontamination #fries #vegetarian