How to Write an Awesome "Why This College?" Essay

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  • @pretentiousdelinquent
    @pretentiousdelinquent Год назад +18

    This man is carrying every graduating American student on his back. He deserves more love.

  • @madhushriiyengar7156
    @madhushriiyengar7156 2 года назад +46

    I usually stress a lot about my college applications but when I watch your videos, that stress fades into thin air. Thank you for helping me with my essays and interviews, Ethan!

  • @AmyTrinnaman
    @AmyTrinnaman 3 года назад +107

    I'm so grateful for your generosity in sharing your amazing tips!

  • @gmh471
    @gmh471 Год назад +116

    The problem is that for most kids, they decide that they like particular college precisely because of things like the location, the campus, the size, ranking, athletics, the town, majors offered, etc. This is why I think the "why College X" essay is perhaps the worst supplemental essay topic used by colleges as it invites students to write the phoniest of all the phony essays they are forced to write. "I am excited to study thermodynamics with Professor Cohen after reading his article Thermodynamics In The 21st Century in New England Science Journal" even though the essay reader will never know that I found this information via a Google search and the reader has no idea one way or the other whether I actually read the article (I didn't). Essentially, the students who are able to be the most effective BS artists will win the admissions game. And it IS a game.

  • @mariamawhai369
    @mariamawhai369 3 года назад +70

    You are a life saver when it comes to these topics relating to colleges. How amazing,at least we still have a number of choices that allow for time. Thank you very very much for putting these kids through the right methods of doing things.

  • @counselorqfs3911
    @counselorqfs3911 3 года назад +23

    I consider you my teacher. Learning so much from your books and online content. You are really a good soul. God bless you. Thanks

  • @jon62314
    @jon62314 3 года назад +50

    Your sample essays are the best! Thank you Ethan!

  • @kalkidanyibeltal4360
    @kalkidanyibeltal4360 2 года назад +3

    true your value is JOY and its contagious. I feel a relief whenever I see your courses because the process is scary and intimdatin for me and I'm like "you got all these resources don't give up on your dream." I seriously don't know what I would do without you. I mean it!

  • @Michael-lb3hh
    @Michael-lb3hh 2 года назад +11

    I'm grinding through so much of your content on your RUclips and your website because it has provided so much structure to this entire college application process. As a result, I'm less likely to feel overwhelmed. Thank you so much Ethan !

  • @machikr
    @machikr 2 года назад +15

    I love your cheerfulness and great spirit almost as much as the wonderful insights and tips! Thank you for helping out all those who are writing their hearts out to craft the essays in their final stretch moments!

  • @Hermonyyy
    @Hermonyyy 2 года назад +14

    I just finished my personal essay for my common application and started with my supplemental essay and using your methods and tips I am going really fast. If I got accepted by the Universities I choose, I promise you are the only person that I will mention and thank i.e. after my parents😊. Thank you very very very much Mr. Ethan you have made my life easier.(not a lie)

  • @magicthegatheringlover4277
    @magicthegatheringlover4277 2 года назад +2

    I love how a great deal of this video is: it is called a "why this college essay" but don't write down the reasons you are most likely to want that college. Why have I (and I assume most people) chosen the schools I did? The ranking and location with consideration to the weather

  • @profbolt9462
    @profbolt9462 2 года назад +5

    A video on, "Why you need a scholarship essay" from a particular would very much be helpful...Could you share some tips on how to go about such an essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      Check out this guide: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/how-to-write-a-scholarship-essay

  • @sifamayabi2080
    @sifamayabi2080 9 дней назад

    This makes sooo much sense as to why I was rejected on my ED 1 school. Thankyou so much

  • @evilgriffing1825
    @evilgriffing1825 3 года назад +6

    Your videos are so awesome because they immediately get my brain churning with ideas for my essays unlike any other tips channel. For someone with only 20k subscribers you put out more useful content that anyone else, thank you and keep making these wonderful videos!!

  • @hihi-og6nm
    @hihi-og6nm 3 года назад +12

    You are such a lifesaver!! Every single video of yours is so helpful and detailed. Thank you so much.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Thanks for chiming in.

  • @juliagu6165
    @juliagu6165 2 года назад

    “lowkey” was absolutely used correctly. hats off to the coolest college guy on the internet

  • @sheepish7815
    @sheepish7815 Год назад

    im writing an artist statement essay, and there are like 3 resources max, I pray for future students you will find a way in the future to help us with it!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      Thanks for the suggestion! We'll make a note of it.

  • @TheSaint-h7k
    @TheSaint-h7k 2 месяца назад

    Awesome, very well illustrated thank you very much. I honestly couldn't've asked for better.

  • @nirelleksenasitchoa7652
    @nirelleksenasitchoa7652 2 года назад +6

    😂 The comparison to a date really puts it in perspective for me! Thank you! This was incredibly helpful.

  • @Jayvyn-sz1sx
    @Jayvyn-sz1sx Год назад

    Honestly, you've given me so much great advice that I give you permission to use the work "lowkey" more

  • @diegoschlussel
    @diegoschlussel 2 года назад +1

    God, you're amazing! In two months I have to start my applications for universities across The Netherlands and I'm more than thrilled to use and thrive with these tips when applying to my universities! Wish me luck everyone 🙏

  • @espresso_4100
    @espresso_4100 6 дней назад

    Thank you! Greetings from Poland:)

  • @WendyBeatoVarsityAbroad
    @WendyBeatoVarsityAbroad 3 года назад +4

    This is so good. Your mistake examples are so literal and funny! The students are definitely going to get this! :) Thanks for sharing!

  • @shadrackboakye8002
    @shadrackboakye8002 2 года назад +1

    I really can't imagine how many people have gotten into their dreams schools because if this guy

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 года назад +1

      I hope it's a lot! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @stylernola
    @stylernola 2 года назад +1

    I really like how down to earth you are! I just watched the webinar you did today, 8-4-22.

  • @manuelacarvalho6331
    @manuelacarvalho6331 2 месяца назад

    You helped me so much, thank youu❤

  • @annerewey4023
    @annerewey4023 3 года назад +2

    I am so grateful for your generosity as well. these are fantastic. thank you so much.

  • @moneyhearts
    @moneyhearts Год назад

    I found this video through your website it’s super helpful thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @felipemendonca9451
    @felipemendonca9451 2 года назад

    Came from the Webinar

  • @ceilingfloor6797
    @ceilingfloor6797 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @nataliemcfadden8643
    @nataliemcfadden8643 2 года назад +1

    This was so helpful, thank you

  • @haziquniverse
    @haziquniverse Месяц назад +1

    Thanks, I could not find the “WHY US RESEARCH CHART 2.0) in the description, so can you send it?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Месяц назад

      Ah, thank you! The link you're looking for is included in the blog post we linked in the description, but I could see how that makes it harder to find! Here is the direct link: docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6A6ixp1ab4hAHV8E_LRonyEDppjysYk0r__nWjjTio/edit?usp=sharing

  • @lifewithrobert2
    @lifewithrobert2 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot; just finished the why us for Warren Wilson College. Your tips were really helpful!

  • @kalisanath4833
    @kalisanath4833 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this amazing video and webinars you share! Looking forward to learning more helpful tips from you!

  • @mahasaleh
    @mahasaleh 2 года назад +1

    I feel so lucky I found such an informative video. Thank you so much, Mr. Ethan!

  • @marcelamorais577
    @marcelamorais577 2 года назад +1

    This video is perfect! Thank you so much!

  • @thepetrillos
    @thepetrillos 2 месяца назад +2

    I wish the kids could just be honest and give a real answer. If they want to go to a particular college simply because they loved the campus tour and they offer the major they want - why can’t they just say it?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 месяца назад

      @@thepetrillos They totally can. And many do! I’m just not sure it helps the admission officer make a more informed decision about their candidacy, y’know? Especially when so many other students are saying the same thing?

  • @ndirangujames2028
    @ndirangujames2028 2 года назад +1

    Awesome tips. Please make one on why major.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      Thanks for the tip. We have a guide for the "Why Major" essay here: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-major-college-essay

    • @ndirangujames2028
      @ndirangujames2028 Год назад

      @@Collegeessayguy Thanks

  • @amanueldaniel6431
    @amanueldaniel6431 3 года назад +3

    I low key loved this video 😂

  • @taviishbothra2320
    @taviishbothra2320 2 года назад

    Thanks, college essay guy! You helped me streamline the college process a lot!!

  • @dc4067
    @dc4067 2 года назад

    love the help u provide

  • @alee5024
    @alee5024 2 месяца назад +1

    Saved my life, almost mentioned faculty to student ratio😬

  • @nourrr5910
    @nourrr5910 Год назад

    Thank youu so much you inspired me to write my essay and it turned out ✨perfect✨

  • @leomunguba5939
    @leomunguba5939 3 года назад +1

    Your content is just amazing!

  • @klfeiyeen
    @klfeiyeen 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for these valuable guides, super helpful

  • @mandymtl
    @mandymtl 4 месяца назад

    Texas A&M only allows 50 words for the "Why us?" prompt. What is the best strategy with such a limited word count? Thanks in advance, and so grateful for all your resources!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  4 месяца назад

      Not sure where you're seeing the 50-word limit. Common App isn't showing that! We have a guide to writing the Texas A&M supplemental essays here: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/texas-am-supplemental-essays
      The prompts are the same from last year, so the guidance in the blog post should still apply! We'll be updating it soon for 24/25.

    • @mandymtl
      @mandymtl 4 месяца назад

      @@Collegeessayguy Sorry I wasn't clear. The 50-word limit is under the Questions/Scholarships section for Texas A&M in the Common App. That section states that, "If you do not complete the scholarship questions before submission, you WILL NOT be able to return at a later time." :( So any tips on how to answer this prompt with such a tiny word count? Thank you!!

  • @julieherrera239
    @julieherrera239 2 года назад

    Great examples and guidance!!

  • @miltonvento1822
    @miltonvento1822 3 года назад +6

    Great content, and very applicable too!
    Keep up the amazing work (And the sense of humor😅)!!!

  • @Banana-Joanne
    @Banana-Joanne 3 года назад +6

    damn seeing all these sample essays makes me wonder if mine are good enough haha. I've got work to do.

  • @rafidchowdhury1036
    @rafidchowdhury1036 11 месяцев назад

    This was really good!

  • @chandramdutta3328
    @chandramdutta3328 3 года назад

    The video editing is so gr8 than the other videos...lovin it

  • @nanomacaron232
    @nanomacaron232 3 года назад +1

    I’m not applying for a college, but instead this really good high school that offers majors I’m interested in. Although, this still really helps, thanks!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Awesome! Thanks for watching.

    • @nanomacaron232
      @nanomacaron232 3 года назад

      @@Collegeessayguy
      If you don’t mind I have a question. Do you think it’s appropriate to directly mention their mission statement if you explain why it’s important to you? Or should it not be mentioned at all?

  • @DrBStepsToTheFutureLLC
    @DrBStepsToTheFutureLLC 3 года назад

    Thank you Ethan for helping me help students!

  • @HydraulicBeanbag
    @HydraulicBeanbag 2 года назад +1

    You aren’t too old to say low-key 🌝. My calc teacher used to say it all the time

  • @chitrasubbu7397
    @chitrasubbu7397 3 года назад

    i have watched all your videos. very informative. Thanks so much

  • @HelloHello-hv1kd
    @HelloHello-hv1kd 2 года назад +2

    5:43

  • @christinas8720
    @christinas8720 2 года назад

    You are brilliant. Thank you.

  • @ramapandey9579
    @ramapandey9579 3 года назад

    Great one 😅.. Loved it. Also the editing was legit

  • @catherinexie4376
    @catherinexie4376 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Ethan! This video is so helpful for me ! !! I have a question that bothers me for a long time, which is: can I mention institutes, programs or labs that aren't in the specific college (such as the arts and science college) I am applying to? The essay requirement is "Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, describe how you intend to explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania".

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      That should be OK! Here's a free guide to the UPenn essays: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/upenn-university-pennsylvania-supplemental-essay

    • @catherinexie4376
      @catherinexie4376 Год назад

      @@Collegeessayguy Thank you!Your advice has been so helpful in my application season!

  • @SubhaRaj-ri3xv
    @SubhaRaj-ri3xv 9 месяцев назад

    Can you make a video on how to write a essay on "why this major?".

  • @arjunarun9174
    @arjunarun9174 2 года назад +1

    These videos are really helpful. Is it possible to go into depth with a specific university's essay prompt, e.g. UMichigan's Ross Admissions portfolio.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      Thanks! We have crash courses for over 70 schools on the website here: www.collegeessayguy.com/supplemental-essays
      Check it out!

  • @br1ann88
    @br1ann88 2 года назад

    love your site!!

  • @lilianatawoi741
    @lilianatawoi741 2 года назад

    This was so insightful thank you, you're a life saver🤲☺️

  • @anivaldosambo7394
    @anivaldosambo7394 3 года назад +5

    Hey Ethan, Thanks for the video. if you don't mind I would like to ask you a question: for the essays that we don't have much room ( 150 to 250 words) How can we get that detailed information there?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      It's possible. I recommend taking a no-fluff approach. Maybe you'll only mention 1 or 2 school-specific qualities in your essay compared to the usual 3-7.
      For more help, take a look at my guide to the "Why us" essay here: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-this-college-essay

    • @anivaldosambo7394
      @anivaldosambo7394 3 года назад

      @@Collegeessayguy Thank you very much

  • @viviencheng_
    @viviencheng_ 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, Ethan! I love your videos so much :)

  • @ifeanyianyoku8650
    @ifeanyianyoku8650 3 года назад +1

    Great guide

  • @thebosstex1172
    @thebosstex1172 Год назад

    I have a strength of writing pretty well. I’m no author though, nor in any profession I could use it for. I also feel like I could hone it more. What degree/major in college should I go for that could potentially lead to that pays thrivable income?

  • @SP-em6fq
    @SP-em6fq 5 месяцев назад

    When you said to "highlight in bold the reasons you want to attend"... should I keep the bolded reasons when I submit the essay or was this just for my analysis of my essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  5 месяцев назад

      Up to you! If your application portal (like Common App, Scoir, etc.) lets you format the text, you can bold those sentences. Otherwise, submitting without formatting is totally fine and won't work against you.

  • @marcthompson5442
    @marcthompson5442 3 года назад +2

    Hi Ethan, great content as always. Will you please clarify your 2nd point at the end during the "3 ways to make sure..." segment? You mention that students should bold their reasons but you never state that they should remove these bolded points before submitting their final versions on their applications. On your CEG website's guide to the "Why Us" essays, you specifically state not to leave the bolded words in the final draft and that you only did that in the examples to highlight the context. I've had students argue that "Ethan told me to bold my reasons in his video!" and so I'm just requesting a definitive answer right here, please. :)

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Hi there! Thanks for asking. My definitive answer: Unbold before submitting!

  • @adewaleadenle2022
    @adewaleadenle2022 3 года назад +1

    hello Ethan, do you have any videos or points for international students who can't write essays in general.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Hi there! My upcoming online courses will help you write your college essays. More info on them here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses (Note: they're pay-what-you-can, and we'll approve your request no matter how much!)

  • @johndylens9297
    @johndylens9297 3 года назад +1

    I have a question. If I am a basketball player, in addition of the specific course I will attend, can't a talk about the basketball team of the university that I'll integrate without forgetting to state my admiration for the coach and some players?
    And also can't I talk about specific character please???

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад +1

      It's your essay/application, so it's ultimately up to you. My advice to you is-answer the question(s) the prompt is asking. It's not always necessary to tie all your essays back to a sport or activity you engage in regularly. There are plenty of opportunities elsewhere in your application to make your point about those areas of your life. Try to keep your essays essential so that you're displaying what is important to you AND what the admissions officers are asking for.

  • @victorchidera4966
    @victorchidera4966 2 года назад +1

    First I want to start by saying your videos are really helpful to me, thank you now my question is as an international student (Nigeria) Is it OK to include some of my traditional experiences in my essay?

  • @alyssanestingen5073
    @alyssanestingen5073 2 года назад

    what do i do if i already wrote my main essay on how i fell in love with law? I plan on majoring in political science, but having discussed that in my personal essay already I feel like it would be repetitive? Should I talk about my other interests outside of Law and what the school offers for that? Or dive deeper into my law passion?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      It might be a good idea to round yourself out in other parts of your application and mention other things besides your passion for law. :)

  • @juliesisk2132
    @juliesisk2132 3 года назад +1

    Great example essays. Can not find the chart anywhere...or anywhere that it is printable!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Thanks! The chart is linked in the blog post in the description. Here is a direct link to the chart which you can download/copy for your own use. docs.google.com/document/d/1SC43Y8HgsPlnlVmrzJkjmwFPKMiNnt07uix8m_p7zBw/edit?usp=sharing

  • @allenfrederick675
    @allenfrederick675 2 года назад +1

    Please can you deal with statement of purpose for graduates?

  • @adiso7613
    @adiso7613 3 года назад +1

    Yup, this guy rocks!

  • @hawimegersa9560
    @hawimegersa9560 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!!
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  • @sthv777
    @sthv777 2 года назад +2

    The uni I am applying to has 5 different options to choose from for these supplemental essays. "Why us ?" is one of them but there is also another option to write about my strategy to solve an issue and i think i can do better on later but i don't have much idea on HOW to write that whereas for the "why us" essay, well your vid is so helpful. So, I am confused. Which one do you think is a better choice ? Plus, do uni prefer "why us" essay to other essays ?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 года назад +1

      The "Why us" essay is likely a good choice if there are multiple prompt options. Of course the choice is yours!

  • @reneebushey1251
    @reneebushey1251 Год назад

    Question - if you are applying to a college that your parents went to or that you have a family connection to, how do you recommend incorporating that?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      You'll have an chance to answer questions about this in the school's application itself, so you don't need to write about it in your essays.

  • @cicilblinkz4204
    @cicilblinkz4204 Год назад +1

    Can I type my name at the portion of the common app general demanding for ED signature??

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      Yep, you'll have the option to do that when applying ED/EA/REA, depending on the school in Common App.

  • @chloe-kq3gq
    @chloe-kq3gq Год назад +1

    6:40

  • @giulianaayleenfernandez1610
    @giulianaayleenfernandez1610 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for everything Ethan! I cannot find the chart´s link. Can you leave it here in the comments? I would love to use that chart to organize my why us essays.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Hey! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The link to the chart is now included at the blog post linked in the description. Here is the direct link to the chart as well: docs.google.com/document/d/1SC43Y8HgsPlnlVmrzJkjmwFPKMiNnt07uix8m_p7zBw/edit?usp=sharing
      Hope this helps!

  • @annaheloise9838
    @annaheloise9838 3 года назад +2

    Hi Ethan! Thanks so much for your step by step analyzing the WHY US ESSAY, it really helps me a lot. By the way, I just bought The Best 386 Colleges from The Princeton Review, which is the 2021 version. Can I still use that as a guide for students applied this year? Will it mislead me somehow?

  • @shujayethossain6554
    @shujayethossain6554 2 года назад

    When submitting essays to schools, should I highlight specific word/senetneces to draw the reader’s attention?
    Thank you!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 года назад +2

      Nope! Most applications tend to not allow text formatting anyway. Hope this helps!

  • @revlordmusic4440
    @revlordmusic4440 Год назад

    this video actually got me into NYU without even giving them my friggin SAT lmao

  • @taijariley5753
    @taijariley5753 3 года назад +1

    What if you're interested in applying to a school that is located outside of the US? Would it be okay to bring up location then?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад

      Maybe. It's ultimately up to you! The more specific you can get, the better. :)

  • @iambehryz3421
    @iambehryz3421 2 года назад +2

    I don't know what is low key, but I am sure ur low key is great

  • @dc4067
    @dc4067 2 года назад +1

    it was great tonight

  • @lulu_8615
    @lulu_8615 3 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @uygunpolatov551
    @uygunpolatov551 Год назад +1

    Rlly awesome

  • @clawd_not_cloud
    @clawd_not_cloud Год назад +1

    My school is only giving me 100 words or fewer for this question ='(

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад

      We might have a free guide for the school's prompt you're asking about. Check here: www.collegeessayguy.com/supplemental-essays

  • @quinmreecorey8663
    @quinmreecorey8663 3 года назад +1

    I believe you used "low key" correctly, not too old

  • @quanger6496
    @quanger6496 3 года назад

    THANK YOU

  • @Berosta
    @Berosta 2 года назад

    After watched couple dozens of videos just realized something. Doesn't Ethan looks like Steve?
    If you instead of asking who is Steve and you just thought of Steve Jobs I believe he really does.

  • @ennaa2577
    @ennaa2577 Год назад

    does anyone know tips for shor 250-300 essays, can't seem to find it😭

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Год назад +1

      We might have a free guide for the school's prompt you're asking about. Check here: www.collegeessayguy.com/supplemental-essays

    • @ennaa2577
      @ennaa2577 Год назад

      @@Collegeessayguy thanks!

  • @duongothuy8649
    @duongothuy8649 10 месяцев назад

    tysm

  • @beamlakfekadu1421
    @beamlakfekadu1421 3 года назад +1

    Ethan this is a great video🙏
    Please help me!
    I am an Ethiopian and I am really passionate to get into a US college. But last year I got rejected from 20 schools. I have alot of problems. Is there anyway I can get help from you

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад +1

      Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. My next round of online courses is starting in September; I'd love to have you join in. The courses are pay-what-you-can (and no one is turned away for lack of funds). In the courses there are opportunities to receive live feedback from me on your essays and to find a writing/accountability partner in our Discord community. Here's a link where you can learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 года назад +1

      Also, I recommend trying to get in contact with your local Education USA center: educationusa.state.gov/find-advising-center

  • @markus_park
    @markus_park 2 года назад +1

    Hello, sir! Excuse me, I think your website does not work in Kazakhstan. I tried logging in but that didn't work. That's why I had to use VPN

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 года назад

      Hi Markus. Thanks for writing in. We've heard from other folks in Kazakhstan who have the same issue. So sorry about that. Please email us at help@collegeessayguy.com if you continue to have trouble accessing our website.

  • @edenislive
    @edenislive 2 года назад +1

    2:00 what a great effort on lip syncing 🤣🤣