×18Comedy Instagram video that did 18× its author's usual
Already used up my cologne doing this😭 @hansummalcolm Follow @joshua.udu for more! • • • #relatable #reels #explore #trending
@joshua.udu · 5.4K followers
This creator normally gets 91K views. This one got 1.6M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man demonstrates an exaggerated and comedic way of applying cologne, mimicking a confident, stylish older man. The video alternates between the two men, showing the 'before' and 'after' of the cologne application style.
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Why it worked
The video uses a popular trend audio and a relatable scenario (applying cologne) to create a humorous skit. The contrast between the two characters and their styles is highly engaging and shareable, leveraging aspirational humor.
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