×4InstagramComedy
Comedy Instagram video that did 4× its author's usual
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@kursk_boys_ · 6.3K followers
×4its author's usual
This creator normally gets 29K views. This one got 109K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
Two friends are standing outside, one asks the other a question about the heat and then a provocative question. The other friend looks around, and then the video cuts to a close-up of a man's face, implying a reaction to the provocative question.
Open original ↗109K
Views
1.7%
Engagement
75/100
Virality
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Why it worked
The humor comes from the unexpected and inappropriate suggestion made by one friend, followed by the other friend's reaction and the cut to a meme-like close-up. This creates a relatable scenario for many friendships and uses a popular meme format for comedic effect.
Relatable scenario for friendshipsUnexpected comedic twistEffective use of a meme/reaction shot for humor
humorrelatabilityfriendship
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