Man buys TV off Craigslist, but it turns out to be an Arby’s digital menu that doesn’t do anything else

Alright, TikTok’s @andreaspoly is getting the love they deserve for creating one of the most absurdly hilarious skits to grace the platform. In just 16 seconds, they pull us into a scenario where a guy buys a giant electronic Arby’s menu, mistaking it for a flat-screen TV, and then gets hopelessly stuck trying to make it function as one. The sheer absurdity of it—combined with his desperate attempts to reset the “TV”—makes for a scene so relatable and ridiculous that even viewers who know this is a joke can’t help but chuckle. It’s a perfect blend of chaos and realism that every TikTok comedy enthusiast can appreciate.

While everyone knows this isn’t a real situation (no one’s buying a 60-inch roast beef LCD), the hilarity is all about the genuine frustration of the guy trying to figure it out. It’s a beautiful mess of what feels like something that could happen—and that’s what makes it so fun. The video’s charm lies in how perfectly believable yet absurd it is. “You’re gonna watch the mix and match, Mom!” is one of those lines that should never be shouted with such intensity, but here, it works like magic.

Funny thing is, this Arby’s menu confusion skit isn’t new. In 2020, another TikToker, @h1t1, posted nearly the exact same premise with a similar “flat-screen turned out to be an Arby’s menu” punchline, which went viral with over 3.6 million likes. But what’s even funnier is that @h1t1 actually commented on @andreaspoly’s video, humorously noting, “Feel like I’ve seen this somewhere.” It’s a TikTok full-circle moment that proves great comedy is timeless and contagious.

But hold on—don’t just reset that screen too quickly. You might miss the Arby’s Cinematic Universe, a cult phenomenon that these menus inadvertently created. Who could forget the Value Menu Saga, starting with “Pumpkin Pie Turnover: Brave New World” and escalating to the blockbuster “Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler: Age of Cheddar”? Sure, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially after “Premium Nine-Piece Chicken Nuggets: No Way Home,” but there’s still something special about the absurdity that keeps people coming back for more.

At the end of the day, @andreaspoly has tapped into that universal comedy goldmine: turning everyday, ordinary moments of frustration into viral gold. If you’re a fan of quirky humor, spontaneous comedy, and a little bit of Arby’s nostalgia, this one’s a keeper. Just be sure not to tinker with that menu too much, lest you lose access to the cinematic masterpieces it holds.