×2“I wanna show you something. I know what you wanna show. Yeah.”
@ahmedhossam · 11M followers
×2its author's usual
This creator normally gets 3.5M views. This one got 5.1M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A creator shows a celebrity a direct message he sent them on Instagram years ago, expressing his admiration and hope to meet them. The celebrity reads the message and then acknowledges that they have now met, shaking hands with the creator.
Open original ↗5.1M
Views
4.7%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
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Why it worked
The video works because it taps into the universal dream of meeting one's idol and the power of manifestation. The celebrity's genuine reaction and the fulfillment of the creator's long-held wish create an emotional and inspiring moment. The 'before and after' of the message and the actual meeting is highly engaging.
Emotional connection through a personal storyCelebrity involvement adds significant appealClear 'before and after' narrativeAuthentic reactions
inspirationpersonal storycelebrity interaction
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