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“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!”
@lincolnmolloy · 5.8K followers
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This creator normally gets 349K views. This one got 12M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man attempts to fix a broken car part underneath a car using instant ramen noodles, with a humorous sound effect implying a catastrophic failure, followed by a reveal of the ramen noodles hanging from the car.
Open original ↗12M
Views
7.2%
Engagement
90/100
Virality
Likes 850KComments 1.5KShares —
Why it worked
The video works due to its unexpected and absurd humor, playing on the internet meme of fixing things with ramen noodles. The sound design enhances the comedic effect, creating a strong contrast between the initial action and the ridiculous outcome. This generates curiosity and shareability.
Unexpected comedic twistRelatable 'fix-it' scenario with an absurd solutionEffective use of sound effects for humorShort and to the point
humordiy failsunexpected twists
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