Viral Hooks
Trending short videosSanta announces brand giveaway campaign
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@elfyeah

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@elfyeah if this made it to your fyp you鈥檙e officially on the nice list 馃巺馃巵 check out the the 馃敆 in bio to share your e.l.f. faves, your wish may just come true #elfcosmetics #secretsanta #nostalgia #giftgiving

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Performance

Views
1.4M
Likes
8.8K
Comments
240
Engagement
0.6%
Length 路 2 Dec 2025
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Video #17040 路 Greenscreen Talking Head

Santa announces brand giveaway campaignfrom @elfyeah

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Overview

A person dressed as Santa announces that e.l.f. cosmetics is bringing back a version of Reddit's Secret Santa, directs viewers to pause and read the on-screen Reddit post for details, and explains that they might win a surprise by commenting on the post before December 9th.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Pose relatable question
  2. 2Connect brand to concept
  3. 3Command user interaction
  4. 4Reveal incentive and deadline

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Giveaway AnnouncementThemed Announcement
Elements
Giveaway
Account

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook 路 55%

Anyone remember Reddit's Secret Santa?

Visual hook 路 45%

A person in a pink Santa costume with a white beard and a tiny microphone, set against a vibrant purple background with ice cubes.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A direct question referencing a shared cultural memory to create an instant connection and evoke nostalgia.

Payoff

The viewer is equipped with all necessary information to act on a limited-time offer, creating a sense of urgency and clear next steps.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Nostalgia Revival Blueprint

Leverage a shared positive memory to introduce a brand's campaign, then provide a clear, time-sensitive call to action with an incentive.

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    The Nostalgia Probe

    Ask a question about a well-known past event or trend to activate a specific positive memory in the target audience.

  2. 2

    The Brand Bridge

    Position the brand as the entity reviving or reinterpreting the nostalgic concept for the present day.

  3. 3

    The Engagement Command

    Issue a direct, low-friction instruction for the viewer to engage with on-screen text or visuals, increasing their investment.

  4. 4

    The Incentive Clause

    Clearly state the required action, the deadline, and the potential reward to create urgency and motivate participation.

  5. 5

    The Thematic Sign-off

    Conclude with a brief, contextually relevant closing that reinforces the video's overall theme.

Themes

  • Nostalgia
  • Holiday Spirit
  • Community Engagement

Techniques

  • Greenscreen
  • Character Performance

Trends

  • Brand campaign announcement

Post caption

if this made it to your fyp you鈥檙e officially on the nice list 馃巺馃巵 check out the the 馃敆 in bio to share your e.l.f. faves, your wish may just come true #elfcosmetics #secretsanta #nostalgia #giftgiving

Text overlays

  • informational 路 throughout

    Remember Reddit's Secret Santa? We're bringing that nostalgia back... with an e.l.f. twist! Tell us which of your e.l.f. faves you'd gift to a bestie by December 9 and you might just score a surprise 馃槈

Transcript

Anyone remember Reddit's Secret Santa? Well, ELF is bringing back the good vibes this year. Pause to read. ELF may surprise you if you respond to their worst on Reddit before December 9. Happy holidays.