×43“how it genuinely feels being outside in the northeast rn”
@livezbz · 15K followers
This creator normally gets 19K views. This one got 423K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
Two men walk out of a garage into a hazy, orange-tinted sky, looking around in confusion and concern. The video then cuts to clips from a video game, depicting a dark, smoky, and chaotic environment with zombies, implying that the air quality in the Northeast makes it feel like a zombie apocalypse.
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Why it worked
The video works because it uses humor and relatability to comment on a current event (poor air quality in the Northeast). The unexpected cut to zombie game footage amplifies the comedic effect and creates a strong visual metaphor that resonates with viewers experiencing similar conditions. The use of a popular game (Call of Duty Zombies) taps into nostalgia and a broad audience.
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