Annie Parody Nails Struggle-Filled Life as a Freelancer

Updated 6/19/2020

Little Orphan Annie knew a thing or two about struggles, but she may have nothing on the modern-day freelancer.

Little Orphan Annie knew a thing or two about struggles, but she may have nothing on the modern-day freelancer. You know: not knowing when your next paycheck is coming, balancing your passions with having to work a side gig at a coffee shop, and constantly having your parents questions your life decisions, to name a few.

If you’ve ever been a writer, actor, or freelancer, or you’ve thought about leaving your full-time gig for the great unknown, you should probably watch this video. If for no other reason than this is one of the better Annie parodies we’ve seen.

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Elliott Bell was formerly The Muse's Director of Marketing. He is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, but opted for startups over 16-hour days as a line cook (for the better hours, of course). Previously, Elliott spent six years making Seamless.com into a nationally known brand, and one month as a culinary assistant on Iron Chef America. When he isn't working, he can be found playing tennis, making chicken stock, or understanding the meaning of rap lyrics on rapgenius.com.