×1InstagramComedy
Comedy Instagram video that did 1× its author's usual
@laser_lab_simf · 33K followers
×1its author's usual
This creator normally gets 40K views. This one got 34K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A boss hands an employee her salary. The employee asks if the boss can raise it, and the boss literally raises the money higher, implying she won't increase the actual amount.
Open original ↗34K
Views
2.2%
Engagement
80/100
Virality
Likes 746Comments 10Shares —
Why it worked
The video uses a common workplace scenario and a literal interpretation of a phrase for a humorous and relatable punchline. The unexpected visual gag creates a moment of surprise and amusement, encouraging shares and comments.
Relatable workplace scenarioClever visual pun/punchlineGood comedic timingSimple setup, easy to understand
HumorWorkplace SituationsRelatability
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