Graphic Designer Exits Job With Epic ABBA Lip-Sync Show

Most people dream about making a memorable exit from their job, but graphic designer Mati Baran actually did it with a show-stopping ABBA performance that his coworkers will never forget.

On his final day at work, Baran staged an elaborate lip-sync performance to "The Winner Takes It All," complete with a pre-recorded video of himself on the office monitor. The London-based designer, who also performs as drag artist Rabba Cadabra, created a hilarious routine where he interacted with his on-screen self, competing for attention and even slapping each other before reconciling.

His coworkers went wild. The cheering got so loud that workers from neighboring offices rushed over to see what was happening. "I couldn't have asked for a louder audience, to the point where I was getting worried they couldn't even hear the music," Baran told Upworthy.

The performance touched hearts too. Some of Baran's closest work friends started crying during the emotional bridge of the song. "I'm always happy when silly things somehow bring deeper emotions in people," he said.

The video exploded on TikTok, racking up over 4 million views. Commenters crowned him the ultimate "personality hire" and begged him not to leave. One viewer wrote, "I'm sorry, my dear, but you're not leaving, shantay, you stay!"

Baran chose the ABBA classic carefully. "I knew I wanted something dramatic and a bit over the top emotionally," he explained. The song's opening lyrics about not wanting to talk about things gone through perfectly captured the bittersweet moment of saying goodbye.

Sunny's Take

What makes this story so delightful is how Baran transformed an awkward workplace ritual into a genuine celebration. Instead of a forgettable cake in the break room or rushed handshakes, he gave his coworkers a gift they'll treasure forever. His courage to be fully himself, bringing his drag performance skills into the office, created a moment of pure joy that rippled through the entire building.

Baran proved that goodbyes don't have to be sad or uncomfortable when you approach them with creativity and heart.