@mikeinprogress_
Instagram · One Shot
@mikeinprogress_ Some dads (let’s be honest, men) out here be crazy 🥴 Shout out to @thegarbagemom for the inspo. I laughed so hard when I saw her versions of this 😂
@mikeinprogress_
Instagram · One Shot
@mikeinprogress_ Some dads (let’s be honest, men) out here be crazy 🥴 Shout out to @thegarbagemom for the inspo. I laughed so hard when I saw her versions of this 😂
Performance
Video #16247 · One Shot
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The creator looks thoughtfully at the camera in a series of short clips. Throughout the video, text overlays appear, representing awkward or problematic statements made by potential new 'dad friends,' such as comments about Joe Rogan, his daughter's weight, feminism, and the WNBA. The creator's unchanging, pensive expression serves as a silent reaction to these statements, creating a comedic and relatable scenario about the challenges of making friends as a new parent.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 70%
Making new dad friends be like...
Visual hook · 30%
A medium close-up of a man looking directly at the camera with a pensive, slightly concerned expression, creating immediate curiosity about what he is thinking.
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Making new be like...
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A text overlay establishes a relatable, often frustrating, social scenario, setting the viewer's expectations for a series of illustrative examples.
Payoff
The payoff is the cumulative validation of the initial premise. The creator's final, weary expression confirms the difficulty of the scenario, leaving the viewer with a feeling of shared understanding and catharsis.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Silent Judgment Gauntlet
The creator silently reacts to a series of increasingly problematic statements or scenarios presented via text overlay, validating a shared negative experience for a specific audience.
The Opening Salvo
The first example is presented. It's a common but potentially polarizing statement that acts as an initial filter for the audience. The creator's reaction is one of mild concern or contemplation.
The Boundary Violation
The second example escalates from a general topic to a more personal, invasive, or inappropriate comment. The creator's non-verbal reaction intensifies to show clear discomfort.
The Grand Pronouncement
The third example broadens the scope to a sweeping, controversial ideological statement. The creator's reaction becomes more pensive, signaling a fundamental values misalignment.
The Dismissive Hot Take
The final example is a specific, often-repeated, and dismissive opinion that serves as the final straw, solidifying the premise.
Some dads (let’s be honest, men) out here be crazy 🥴 Shout out to @thegarbagemom for the inspo. I laughed so hard when I saw her versions of this 😂
title · beginning
Making new dad friends be like...
contextual · beginning
“Have you listened to the newest Joe Rogan podcast?”
contextual · middle
“Your daughter is skinny. Do you have her on a diet?”
contextual · middle
“Feminism has gone too far.”
contextual · middle
“WNBA needs 9-foot hoops so they can dunk!”