×12InstagramComedy
“Throwing with your opposite hand”
@swag.on.the.beat · 1.3M followers
×12its author's usual
This creator normally gets 1.3M views. This one got 16M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man tries to throw a tennis ball with his non-dominant hand while walking with a woman. He struggles, and his friends react with disappointment. The woman then reveals a tennis ball in his pants, implying he was hiding it.
Open original ↗16M
Views
5.3%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
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Why it worked
The video works due to its relatable premise of trying something difficult, the comedic timing of the man's exaggerated struggle, and the unexpected twist ending. The use of a trending audio adds to its appeal, and the reactions of the friends provide additional humor.
Clear comedic premiseRelatable struggleEffective use of trending audioUnexpected and funny twist endingGood use of reaction shots to build humor
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