A TikTok creator from New Jersey took an unconventional approach to handling unwanted calls. Instead of hanging up on a spam caller, she sang to him, performing a musical number that apparently left enough of an impression for the caller to phone back later, hoping for another performance. The interaction, which was shared online, has been viewed more than a million times, drawing attention from viewers who found the exchange both unusual and surprisingly touching.
The creator, who goes by Lara Tamar PA-C (@laratamar_pa) on TikTok, posted a video documenting the encounter. When the spam caller asked whether she would sing for him, she performed the opening song from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, a piece that begins with the lyrics, “Little town, it’s a quiet village.” The caller responded by saying, “Can I clap for you, ma’am?” and appeared genuinely impressed by the performance.