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Comedy Instagram video that did 5× its author's usual
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@mmg_sw · 39K followers
×5its author's usual
This creator normally gets 11K views. This one got 60K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A couple is walking and discussing cars when the man spots an energy drink in a trash can. He retrieves it, opens it, and drinks from it, then offers it to his girlfriend, who is visibly disgusted.
Open original ↗60K
Views
0.4%
Engagement
80/100
Virality
Likes 211Comments 2Shares —
Why it worked
The video works due to the unexpected and humorous twist. The initial conversation sets up a normal interaction, but the man's actions with the energy drink create a comedic shock factor. This type of content is highly shareable because of its absurdity and the relatable reaction of the girlfriend.
unexpected twistrelatable reactionsclear narrative arcgood comedic timing
humorrelatabilityshock value
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