The video begins with a person, usually a girl or young person, showing a sad or unhappy expression on their face. They then say the phrase "Hey, I know you're sad..." in a sarcastic or emotional tone, usually to emphasize excitement or confusion over the action. or your own mood state. The video may continue with the TikTok participants' expressions and actions to express their emotions, whether through waving their hands, making a poker face, or emphasizing feelings of sadness. Finally, the video usually ends with the TikTok participant maintaining their expression or performing a certain action to end the scene.