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@omgadrian

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@omgadrian Designed my own like button with @instagram & @design. So now every time you like one of my posts, you pretty much give my dog Boba a head pat 😂 This is one of the cool perks of being one of the 25 Rings Award winners. I am incredibly honored, thank you @creators 🫡 Now, the yellow profile page, we’ll save that chat for another video 🤜🏽🤛🏽

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Performance

Views
66M
Likes
6.3M
Comments
50.7K
Engagement
9.6%
Outlier
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Video #16448 · Speaker address

Creator shows custom dog animationfrom @omgadrian

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Overview

The creator reveals and demonstrates a custom Instagram 'like' button animation he designed, which features his dog, Boba. He encourages viewers to like the video to see the animation, shows it in action on his phone, and then playfully interacts with his real dog to connect the digital feature with the real-life pet.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State intriguing premise
  2. 2Subvert viewer expectation
  3. 3Demonstrate unique feature
  4. 4Provide charming conclusion

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Fourth Wall Break
Elements
Graphic OverlayIn-Scene Media Playback

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 25%

That's crazy. Right?

Visual hook · 75%

The creator points his finger directly at the camera, breaking the fourth wall and creating an immediate, personal connection with the viewer.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

I built a [custom feature] for [platform] that does this. Watch.

  • — I built a custom checkout animation for my Shopify store that does this. Watch.
  • — I built a custom notification sound for my Discord server that does this. Watch.
  • — I built a custom loading screen for my portfolio site that does this. Watch.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The creator makes an ambiguous, high-energy statement directly to the audience to create an immediate curiosity gap.

Payoff

The creator delivers a final, conspiratorial line that creates a sense of shared amusement with the viewer, often at the expense of an oblivious third party, solidifying the connection.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Gimmick Reveal

The video builds curiosity by presenting a unique, interactive feature, using misdirection to surprise the viewer before revealing how it works and connecting it to a relatable, real-world element.

  1. 1

    The False Premise

    A conventional cause-and-effect relationship is proposed to the viewer, setting up a predictable expectation for their engagement.

  2. 2

    The Pivot & Redirect

    The creator abruptly negates the initial premise and redirects the viewer's attention to a new focal point, breaking the pattern and heightening anticipation.

  3. 3

    The Feature Demonstration

    The true, unexpected outcome or feature is revealed and demonstrated on a device, providing the payoff to the initial mystery.

  4. 4

    The Real-World Anchor

    A quick cut connects the demonstrated digital feature to its tangible, often charming, real-world inspiration, grounding the concept.

Themes

  • Creativity
  • Social media engagement
  • Brand collaboration
  • Pets

Techniques

  • Direct address
  • Product demonstration
  • Graphic overlay

Trends

  • Custom social media features
  • Creator awards

Post caption

Designed my own like button with @instagram & @design. So now every time you like one of my posts, you pretty much give my dog Boba a head pat 😂 This is one of the cool perks of being one of the 25 Rings Award winners. I am incredibly honored, thank you @creators 🫡 Now, the yellow profile page, we’ll save that chat for another video 🤜🏽🤛🏽

Transcript

That's crazy. Right? So if you like this video, you'll see him. No. Actually, look at this. He has no idea.