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Gaming Instagram video that did 11× its author's usual
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@the.kid.noah · 13K followers
×11its author's usual
This creator normally gets 8.8K views. This one got 93K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man is excitedly playing a video game, eagerly awaiting the download of GTA 6 to complete. Just as it reaches 99%, he feels something slimy touch his foot, revealing a snail on his sock, causing him to react with disgust.
Open original ↗93K
Views
3.1%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
Likes 2.8KComments 88Shares —
Why it worked
The video creates a relatable scenario for gamers, building anticipation for a highly-awaited game and then introducing a sudden, unexpected, and humorous interruption. The POV text overlay immediately sets the scene, and the visual reveal of the snail creates a comedic punchline, making it highly shareable.
Relatable scenario for gamersEffective use of POV text overlayHumorous and unexpected punchlineClear visual storytelling
humorgaming culturerelatable scenarios
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