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Never ask a master & grandmaster silly questions 😤 . . [ Praggnanandhaa, learn chess on Duolingo, Oscar,interview, chess is a sport, blatant, grandmaster, ullu, Why are you still reading this? Do your lesson. ]
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A comedic skit where a talk show host interviews a chess grandmaster, questioning if chess is a sport. The grandmaster proves his point by showing his widespread fame and the host eventually agrees, promoting Duolingo's chess lessons.
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Why it worked
The video uses humor and a popular figure (chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa) to promote Duolingo's new chess feature. The playful banter and exaggeration of chess's popularity make it entertaining and memorable, appealing to a broad audience interested in both comedy and chess.
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