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“When you've been to France”
@swag.on.the.beat · 1.3M followers
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Two friends who have 'been to France' exaggerate the pronunciation of 'croissant' to 'wah-sont' while ordering at a cafe and eating them, eventually encountering a 'French' man who also pronounces it 'wah-sont' and they all dance together.
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5.3%
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90/100
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Why it worked
The humor comes from the exaggerated pronunciation and the escalating absurdity of everyone adopting it, creating a relatable and funny scenario about pretentiousness or cultural appropriation. The unexpected dance at the end provides a strong comedic payoff.
Exaggerated humor is highly engaging.Relatable scenario of people trying to seem cultured.Escalating absurdity keeps viewers engaged.Strong comedic timing and character expressions.Catchy, repeated phrase makes it memorable.
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