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“Get the f off my machine”
@caden_troy · 695K followers
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This creator normally gets 511K views. This one got 16M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A muscular man in a gym gets angry at another man using 'his' machine. He backs down when he sees the man is carrying a baby, but then the man with the baby insults him, leading to another confrontation.
Open original ↗16M
Views
7.6%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
Likes 1.2MComments 4.3KShares —
Why it worked
The video works because it plays on relatable gym etiquette scenarios and subverts expectations with the baby reveal. The unexpected insult from the man with the baby creates a comedic and surprising twist, making viewers want to see the reaction.
Unexpected twistRelatable gym scenarioHumorous dialogueGood acting from both individuals
comedygym humorparenting humor
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