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“Wow. So you're really leaving us all alone?”
@caden_troy · 695K followers
×46its author's usual
This creator normally gets 511K views. This one got 23M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A dad is left alone with his baby and decides to take the baby to the gym with him. He incorporates the baby into his workout routine, using the baby as a weight for various exercises.
Open original ↗23M
Views
9.2%
Engagement
90/100
Virality
Likes 2.2MComments 6.1KShares —
Why it worked
The video is humorous and relatable to parents, especially dads, who often have to juggle childcare with their personal routines. The unexpected sight of a baby in a durag and actively participating in a workout is highly entertaining and shareable. The trending audio adds to its virality.
Relatable scenario for parentsHumorous execution with the baby's 'participation'Good use of trending audioClear narrative progression
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