×1Auto Instagram video that did 1× its author's usual
Я проиграл, из-за того что у меня закончился метанол🤦♂️
@azekeee.08 · 2.2M followers
This creator normally gets 1.2M views. This one got 1.6M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man in a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is about to drag race a white BMW M3. He loses the race and then gets out of his car to reveal he forgot to fill his methanol tank, which he claims is why he lost. The other driver dismisses his excuse.
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Why it worked
The video works due to the relatable humor of making an excuse after losing a competition. The unexpected reveal of the empty methanol tank adds a comedic twist, and the interaction between the two drivers creates an engaging narrative. The high-stakes nature of a drag race also captures attention.
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