My professor pressing send on their email announcing that class is cancelled 30 seconds before it is scheduled to start when I am exactly 3 steps away from the lecture hall entrance after making a transcontinental commute that required me to miss the birth of my first born

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Why it worked

The video uses extreme hyperbole and a relatable college-life frustration to create a humorous, highly shareable moment that resonates with students.

Summary

A student reacts to a professor cancelling class at the very last minute after a long commute. The video uses a humorous, hyperbolic caption to express frustration with college life.

Structure

1Creator stares at laptop
2Text overlay describes a frustrating college scenario
3Creator reacts with a deadpan expression

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On-screen text

My professor pressing send on their email announcing that class is cancelled 30 seconds before it is scheduled to start when I am exactly 3 steps away from the lecture hall entrance after making a transcontinental commute that required me to miss the birth of my first born