Comedy Instagram video that did 1× its author's usual
how it feels to destrоу someone with a single full stop in a text or email. truly what a feeling. I am such a bad boy! now that I’m a full-time New Yorker I’ll be phasing out the downtown LA vibe from my videos haha enjoy while it’s still here and prepare to say goodbye to these clips… just look at the tunnel full of graffiti in this video, truly no other city has this…I still remember the first time I drove through the 2nd street tunnel and thought “what was that?”…thank you LA you inspired me in so many unique ways ❤️ we won’t be phasing out the palm trees and 80’s vibe though since we are replacing Santa Monica with Miami but yes still…this account’s about to get more East Coast and European and no more graffiti 💔 I am excited! anyway that is all thank you love you have a great Tuesday! #comedy #Work #corporate #funny #emails
@pashagrozdov · 494K followers
This creator normally gets 271K views. This one got 160K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video shows a series of quick cuts of a man in various scenarios, acting 'cool' or 'rebellious,' with text overlay explaining 'how it feels when you use a full stop' in an email or text, implying a sense of finality and power.
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Why it worked
The humor comes from the relatable exaggeration of a mundane action (using a full stop) being equated with a 'bad boy' persona. The fast cuts and trendy audio keep viewers engaged, and the relatable scenario encourages comments and shares.
How to reproduce this format
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