Why it worked
The video combines a popular snack food (Cheetos) with a well-known UFC fighter (Justin Gaethje) in a challenge format, creating an engaging and shareable piece of content. The unexpected outcome and the giveaway of branded merchandise add to its appeal.
Summary
A challenge is presented where a participant must eat a bag of Cheetos in under 60 seconds for a chance to win $2000. The participant fails the challenge but still receives Justin Gaethje branded socks and underwear.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the challenge and prize
- 2Participant attempts the Cheetos challenge
- 3Participant fails the challenge
- 4Participant receives consolation prizes (socks and underwear)
Product placement
UFC: This is a logo that appears in the background. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. It merely appears.
ODD SOX: This is a brand logo that appears on the t-shirts of both individuals and on the packaging of the socks. It also appears as a watermark. The brand is also mentioned in the on-screen text and the creator's handle/name. The socks and underwear are the product being given away, so the brand ACTS as the producer of the product. Removing it would change what happens in the video.
Cheetos: This is a brand of snack food that is used in the challenge. The product is consumed by one of the participants. Removing it would change what happens in the video.
Justin Gaethje: This is a person's name associated with the socks and underwear. The socks and underwear are branded with his likeness. Removing it would change what happens in the video.