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Humorous Tech Misunderstanding Goes Viral: When "Clearing Cookies" Means Eating Them
A recent short video uploaded by user "Jas" (ratminx_) has garnered significant attention for its lighthearted take on tech literacy. The video features a young woman sitting at a cafe, seemingly engrossed with her laptop, while a glass bowl filled with cookies sits beside her. An overlaid text caption reads, "When you lied about your IT qualifications and they asked you to clear the cookies." The humor unfolds as the woman proceeds to literally "clear" the cookies by picking them up and eating them, accompanied by a comedic audio track that emphasizes her literal interpretation. The video, uploaded from the Philippines, quickly resonated with viewers, accumulating over 5,800 views and 560 likes, highlighting a common, albeit exaggerated, scenario of tech jargon leading to amusing misunderstandings. The creator, based in Manila, Philippines, often shares content related to makeup and food, and this video playfully blends her interests with a relatable, everyday tech scenario.
