My uncle's funeral was today and the drummer didn't come, so I filled in.

@youngam904

206.3K followers · usually 444 views a post

Views

42.6K

Likes

264

Comments

6

Shares

1

SoundTikTok sound · original sound - carmelasancineto77

Why it worked

The video taps into a universal theme of grief and family love, resonating with viewers through a personal and emotional story.

Summary

The creator filled in as the drummer at their uncle's funeral, despite not having played since they were 11. They felt this was a final act of love for their uncle.

Structure

1Uncle's funeral
2Drummer didn't show up
3Creator filled in
4Haven't played since childhood
5Felt like a final act of love

On-screen text

My uncle's funeral was today and the drummer didn't come, so I filled in. I haven't played since I was maybe 11. My mama said I was cheesing the whole time. I felt like that was my last lil act of love for my uncle. I hope he felt that.

Transcript

My uncle's funeral was today and the drummer didn't come, so I filled in. I haven't played since I was maybe 11. My mama said I was cheesing the whole time. I felt like that was my last lil act of love for my uncle. I hope he felt that.