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@arbys That’s some magic sauce right there. Pour those @acbarbeque sauces on the ¼ lb Chopped Brisket and ¼ lb Pulled Pork Sandwiches before they’re gone

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3.5M
Likes
39.5K
Comments
3.4K
Engagement
1.2%
Outlier
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Length · 6 May 2026
0:36

Video #29049 · Split screen

Creative split screen food adfrom @arbys

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Overview

Two men, Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer, have a video call where they discuss and promote new Arby's sandwiches and their own AC Barbeque sauce. Through creative editing, Anthony 'pours' sauce from his screen onto Cedric's sandwich, and in return, Cedric 'passes' a whole sandwich up to Anthony's screen.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Introduce shared product desire
  2. 2Fulfill desire via visual trick
  3. 3Reciprocate with a complication
  4. 4Solve with a creative twist

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
SkitProduct Promo
Elements
Masking

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 30%

Frederick, can you believe AC barbecue sauce comes with Arby's new quarter pound pulled pork and quarter pound chopped brisket sandwiches?

Visual hook · 70%

The video opens with a split-screen video call interface featuring two recognizable celebrities, Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer, immediately grabbing attention.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

Open on a split-screen video call between [two recognizable people], then have one visually “pass” [featured product] through the screen to the other.

  • — Open on a split-screen video call between a celebrity chef and a home cook, then have the chef visually “pass” a plated pasta dish through the screen to the other.
  • — Open on a split-screen video call between a fitness trainer and an office worker, then have the trainer visually “pass” a resistance band through the screen to the other.
  • — Open on a split-screen video call between a makeup artist and a beauty creator, then have one visually “pass” a lipstick through the screen to the other.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

The video begins mid-conversation, immediately establishing a relatable scenario (a video call) and integrating the product as the central topic of discussion.

Payoff

The exchange is successfully completed, with both characters having shared and received the product. This provides a satisfying, symmetrical conclusion that reinforces the product as a positive, shareable experience.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Cross-Screen Exchange

Two characters on a video call magically pass a physical product back and forth between their separate video windows, using a visual effect to create a sense of impossible connection and shared experience.

  1. 1

    The Conversational Ad-Read

    Character A introduces a product and its key feature to Character B, framing the promotion as a natural, enthusiastic discovery.

  2. 2

    The Impossible Request

    Character B validates the product's appeal and then makes a request for an item that cannot be physically shared due to the digital barrier between them.

  3. 3

    The Magical Fulfillment

    Character A defies the barrier by performing a visual trick where the requested item appears to pass from their video frame into Character B's frame.

  4. 4

    The Reciprocal Challenge

    Character A now makes a counter-request, challenging Character B to reciprocate the magical transfer.

  5. 5

    The Comedic Obstacle

    Character B points out a humorous, logical flaw that prevents them from fulfilling the request in the exact same manner.

  6. 6

    The Creative Workaround

    Character B overcomes the obstacle by finding an alternative, equally magical way to transfer the product, adding a twist to the original gimmick.

Themes

  • Friendship
  • Food
  • Humor
  • Promotion

Techniques

  • Split screen editing
  • Visual effects
  • Scripted comedy

Trends

  • Celebrity collaboration
  • Creative advertising

Post caption

That’s some magic sauce right there. Pour those @acbarbeque sauces on the ¼ lb Chopped Brisket and ¼ lb Pulled Pork Sandwiches before they’re gone

Transcript

Frederick, can you believe AC barbecue sauce comes with Arby's new quarter pound pulled pork and quarter pound chopped brisket sandwiches? So good, man. Now good you please give me some of that AC best brown sugar sauce, please? Okay. Yes. Rank you, Anthony. Hey, Ced. Now give me some of that Chipotle smoked spicy barbecue sauce. I can't pour sauce up, so here. And now I got some

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