SORRY, WE ARE CLOSED TODAY. OUR SON IS IN THE E.R.

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Why it worked

The video leverages emotional resonance and humanizes the 'small business' concept, tapping into the audience's empathy for the personal struggles of local business owners.

Summary

A video shows a handwritten sign on the door of a restaurant explaining that they are closed because the owner's son is in the emergency room. The camera pans to show the restaurant's name and regular hours, emphasizing the personal reality of small business ownership.

Structure

1Close-up of the handwritten sign on the door
2Camera pans to show the restaurant's branding and hours
3Camera pans back to the sign to reinforce the message

On-screen text

SORRY, WE ARE CLOSED TODAY. OUR SON IS IN THE E.R.

Original caption

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