pov: toxic arab guy on love island 💖🌴

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its use of relatable stereotypes in a comedic context, particularly within the Arab TikTok community. The humor derived from the exaggerated persona and the unexpected 'removal' from the island likely contributed to its shareability.

Summary

The video is a comedic skit portraying a "toxic Arab guy" character on Love Island. The character, named Abbas, expresses his desire for love and a quick marriage, while also making light of stereotypes and eventually being removed from the island.

Structure

1Introduction of the character Abbas
2Abbas expresses his search for love and his 'type'
3Abbas proposes marriage and a tour of the villa
4Abbas discusses complaints from other islanders
5Abbas is removed from the island

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pov: toxic arab guy on love island 💖🌴

Transcript

My name is Abbas. I'm here looking for love. Always asking what's my type? Blonde girl. I'm a friendly guy. Sit down, come sit down. English princess? Yeah, that's funny. Yes. I want to explore. Okay. The villa, okay, I'll give you tour. No, no, listen. We have to get married tomorrow. Tomorrow. Yes. You're too much showing there. Megan, have good news. It's been a lot of complaints from our islanders. Something for me, very nice burkini. My sister Iman will bring it for you. Iman, it's gay. It's gay. Gonna remove you from the island. *Abbas has been removed from the island*