Joel why did you have to keep laughing?

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Why it worked

The video leverages a popular and emotionally resonant scene from a well-known game, using a recurring question to create intrigue and relatability among fans of the series.

Summary

This video features clips from The Last of Us Part II, with the on-screen text repeatedly asking "Joel why did you have to keep laughing?". The clips show Ellie in various situations, including swimming and in tense moments, interspersed with Joel's reactions.

Structure

1Ellie questions Joel's laughter
2Ellie is in the water
3Joel encourages Ellie
4Ellie continues to question Joel
5Scenes of conflict and distress

On-screen text

Joel why did you have to keep laughing?

Transcript

Joel why did you have to keep laughing? What am I drowning? I'm not gonna drown I gotta work on that confidence kiddo Yeah keep laughing old man See what happens Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing? Joel why did you have to keep laughing?