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Music Instagram video that did 172× its author's usual
🫥 #dance
@chrisashley · 905K followers
×172its author's usual
This creator normally gets 220K views. This one got 38M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video starts with a clip of an intense dance battle. It then cuts to a man in a car, visibly traumatized and flinching from the sounds of the dance battle, as if experiencing PTSD.
Open original ↗38M
Views
5.3%
Engagement
90/100
Virality
Likes 2.0MComments 37KShares —
Why it worked
The video works because it uses a relatable and exaggerated comedic premise (PTSD from an intense dance battle) combined with a popular sound. The sudden shift from high energy to a comedic reaction creates a strong contrast that is entertaining and shareable.
Strong comedic timing and executionRelatable concept of being overwhelmed by an intense eventEffective use of sound to enhance the humorHigh engagement potential due to shareability
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