×3Comedy TikTok video that did 3× its author's usual
who murdered alan chikin chow?
@alanchikinchow · 18M followers
This creator normally gets 2.0M views. This one got 5.4M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video starts with a dramatic scene of a boy being attacked by a person in a bunny mask. It then transitions to a Barbie-core classroom setting where a teacher and four female students react to the boy's 'death'. The video then shows three different scenarios where the boy competes and wins against the girls, implying motives for his 'murder'. The video ends with a question, 'WHO MURDERED ALAN?', presenting the four girls as suspects.
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Why it worked
The video combines a popular aesthetic (Barbie-core) with a compelling mystery narrative. The dramatic opening immediately grabs attention, and the subsequent scenes build intrigue by showing various conflicts between the boy and the girls. The interactive element of asking 'Who murdered Alan?' encourages viewer engagement and comments, driving virality.
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