The video begins with the creator expressing excitement about a brilliant idea they have. They reveal that they plan to sell their parents' YouTube Diamond Play Button, a symbol of achieving 10 million subscribers on YouTube. The parents are shown to be overly fond of the plaque, and the creator is eager to see their reaction when they discover it has been sold.
The creator then attempts to pawn the plaque at several shops, but is met with confusion and refusal, as the term "Diamond Play Button" is not recognized. Frustrated, they decide to bury the plaque in the backyard and pretend it has been sold.
Upon their parents' return, the creator plays along with the charade, acting surprised and disappointed that the plaque has been sold. The parents, believing the sale to be real, start a frantic search for the plaque, digging up the backyard and searching various parts of the house.
The creator and their siblings join in the search, with the creator providing hints and misdirection. The search continues for several minutes, with the creator occasionally feigning surprise at the discovery of unrelated items.
Finally, the creator reveals the truth, showing the parents the plaque wrapped in a blanket and buried in the backyard. The parents are surprised but amused by the prank, and the video ends with the creator expressing relief and the promise of future pranks.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The YouTube creator had a diamond plaque that their parents "absolutely love".
2. They decided to sell the plaque and called several pawn shops to inquire about the price.
3. The first pawn shop declined to offer a price, saying they needed to see the plaque in person.
4. The second and third pawn shops also declined to offer a price, saying they didn't take YouTube diamond play buttons.
5. The creator then decided to bury the plaque in their backyard as a prank on their parents.
6. They wrapped the plaque to protect it from getting dirty and dug a hole to bury it.
7. When their parents came home, they told them they had sold the plaque for $500, but their parents didn't believe them.
8. The parents searched the house for the plaque, but couldn't find it.
9. The creator gave them a hint that they needed a shovel to find the plaque, which led them to search the backyard.
10. After digging in several spots, the parents finally found the plaque wrapped in a blanket and tape.
11. The family had a good laugh about the prank and forgave the creator.