“McDonald's Fried Apple Pie Is Back After 34 Years! 🔍🌡️⚖️”
@joeishungrybite · 683K followers
This creator normally gets 306K views. This one got 5.8M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
A man drives through a McDonald's drive-thru, orders fried apple pies, and then performs a temperature and weight test on them in his car and later in a studio setting. He then reviews the pies and gives them a score.
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Why it worked
The video works because it taps into nostalgia for a popular fast-food item, the McDonald's fried apple pie. The creator's systematic approach to testing the food's temperature and weight, combined with a detailed review, provides valuable information and entertainment. The use of on-screen text for data and a clear scoring system makes the content easy to understand and share. The creator's personality and consistent format also build trust and engagement with his audience.