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@mariners Uhh, this is a Mariners game… thanks @Noah Kahan for throwing out the first pitch! #mariners #baseball #noahkahan #kahan #MLB

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1.1M
Likes
254.4K
Comments
315
Engagement
23.2%
Outlier
7.9×
Length · 30 Jun 2024
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Video #3292 · Quick Hit

Celebrity appearance at sports eventfrom @mariners

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Overview

The video captures musician Noah Kahan's appearance at a Seattle Mariners game. It opens with an excited fan quoting one of his song lyrics, cuts to another fan making a simple observation, and concludes by showing Noah Kahan on the field throwing the ceremonial first pitch to the cheering crowd.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State out-of-context desire
  2. 2Deliver factual correction
  3. 3Reveal the actual event
  4. 4Show the successful conclusion

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Event ShowcaseCandid Spectacle
Elements
Montage Editing
Account

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook

I hope you play, she calls you back.

Visual hook

An extreme close-up on a woman's excited face with her mouth wide open, conveying strong emotion.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A person expresses a specific, out-of-place desire related to a public figure, creating immediate intrigue and humor for those 'in the know'.

Payoff

The successful completion of the unexpected activity is shown, delivering a shareable 'cool moment' that satisfies both fans of the celebrity and the event itself.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Contextual Bait & Switch

Create a humorous disconnect between a fan's expectation and the reality of the situation, then resolve it by revealing the actual, unique event.

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    The Contextual Misdirect

    A fan voices a hope that is logical for the celebrity's primary profession (e.g., a musician playing a song) but completely illogical for the current setting (a sporting event).

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    The Deadpan Correction

    A second person delivers a blunt, factual statement that clarifies the setting, serving as a punchline that highlights the absurdity of the initial hope.

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    The Event Reveal

    The video cuts to a wide shot of the event, visually confirming the celebrity's presence and their actual, non-typical role, resolving the narrative question.

  4. 4

    The Action Payoff

    The celebrity is shown successfully performing the unexpected action (e.g., throwing the first pitch), providing a satisfying and celebratory conclusion to the mini-story.

Themes

  • Celebrity culture
  • Fan excitement
  • Sports events

Techniques

  • Montage editing
  • Candid shots

Trends

  • Featuring celebrities at sporting events

Post caption

Uhh, this is a Mariners game… thanks @Noah Kahan for throwing out the first pitch! #mariners #baseball #noahkahan #kahan #MLB

Transcript

I hope you play, she calls you back. This is a Mariners game.

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