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“The car is perfect, but the only thing, the radio is not working.”
×13its author's usual
This creator normally gets 263K views. This one got 3.4M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A car salesman is told by a customer that the radio isn't working. The salesman then asks his colleague to check it, who proceeds to sing loudly, implying he is the 'radio'.
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Views
7.0%
Engagement
90/100
Virality
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Why it worked
The unexpected twist and the colleague's enthusiastic performance create a humorous and shareable moment. The relatable scenario of a car issue, combined with the absurd resolution, makes it highly entertaining.
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