×12InstagramComedy
Comedy Instagram video that did 12× its author's usual
george bush
@lsr_008 · 17K followers
×12its author's usual
This creator normally gets 302K views. This one got 4.7M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
Two friends walk at night, and one tells a 'George Bush' joke. The other friend reacts by pushing him into a bush, then the video cuts to the friend in a shopping cart being pushed away, implying he's being abandoned for the bad joke.
Open original ↗4.7M
Views
8.0%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
Likes 377KComments 808Shares —
Why it worked
The video works due to its relatable 'bad joke' scenario and the exaggerated, comedic physical reaction. The unexpected escalation and the final shot of abandonment create a humorous and memorable punchline, making it highly shareable.
Relatable premise (bad jokes)Exaggerated, comedic physical reactionUnexpected and funny punchlineGood use of POV text to set the scene
humorrelatable situationsfriendship dynamics
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