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“I guess we’ll never know #Minecraft”
@jakefellman · 13M followers
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An animated chicken wearing a miner's hat walks along train tracks in a mine. A minecart approaches, and the chicken dodges it, only for another minecart to appear from the opposite direction, hitting the chicken.
Open original ↗11M
Views
1.6%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
Likes 181KComments 685Shares 24K
Why it worked
The video uses a classic joke setup (why did the chicken cross the road?) with an unexpected, humorous, and slightly dark twist. The animation is simple yet effective, and the quick succession of events keeps the viewer engaged. The sound effects enhance the comedic timing.
Unexpected twist endingRelatable humor (classic joke setup)Clean animation and sound designShort and rewatchable
humoranimationgaming references
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