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“It'll be $650 for new brakes Me: Yea aii😂”
@siah200k · 21K followers
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A person reacts humorously to a mechanic's quote for new brakes by pretending to use a long orange strap to slow down their car instead of paying for repairs.
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6.1%
Engagement
85/100
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Why it worked
The video works due to its relatable humor about expensive car repairs, combined with a visually absurd and unexpected solution. The trending audio enhances its shareability and comedic timing.
Relatable scenario (expensive car repairs)Humorous and unexpected visual gagEffective use of trending audioClear and concise text overlay
humorrelatabilitycar culture
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