Why it worked
The video leverages a relatable gamer frustration and combines it with a popular meme format featuring a recognizable figure (Lionel Messi) and iconic game imagery, creating a humorous and shareable piece of content.
Summary
The video uses a meme format to express frustration about a family commitment clashing with the launch day of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'. A picture of Lionel Messi with a surprised/annoyed expression is overlaid on a background from the game.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the meme premise
- 2Visuals of Zelda: Ocarina of Time background
- 3Lionel Messi's reaction image
- 4Implied internal rage over the scheduling conflict
Product placement
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (game) - appears as title card and background imagery. Removing it would change the context of the meme.
On-screen text
Me pretending I'm not absolutely raging after the wife books us in for a family meal on OOT launch day.