I know this is niche, but I cannot stand when other people call their own mom and dad, mom and dad to other people.

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by tapping into a relatable, low-stakes social annoyance that invites viewers to share their own opinions and experiences in the comments.

Summary

The creator rants about the annoyance of people referring to their parents as 'mom' or 'dad' when speaking to others who are not their siblings. She uses the example of a friend asking about 'dad's car' to illustrate the confusion caused by this habit.

Structure

1Creator introduces a pet peeve about referring to parents as mom and dad to others.
2Creator provides a specific example of a friend asking about 'dad's car'.
3Creator explains why this phrasing is confusing and illogical.

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On-screen text

I’m sorry but it’s weird

Transcript

I know this is niche, but I cannot stand when other people call their own mom and dad, mom and dad to other people. Like, for example, if I'm talking to my friend and they go, 'Hey, did you see dad's car?' You mean your dad's car or my dad's car? Like, what are we talking about here? Because dad is not the same person to both of us.