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“So smooth, no one noticed 🤧”
@heypouya · 510K followers
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A man in a suit stands in front of a TV playing a clip of a person crying. He repeatedly pulls tissues from his suit jacket and offers them to the crying person on screen, then puts them back when the person doesn't take them.
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2.5%
Engagement
90/100
Virality
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Why it worked
The humor comes from the absurd and unexpected interaction between a real person and a screen character. The trending audio adds to its shareability, and the relatable gesture of offering comfort to someone crying creates an emotional connection, even in a comedic context.
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