You and your brother...

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Why it worked

The video leverages a highly recognizable and humorous scene from a popular sitcom, which naturally encourages engagement through nostalgia and comedy.

Summary

A clip from the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle shows a mother yelling at her son, Reese, before realizing she is yelling at his reflection in a mirror.

Structure

1Mother yells at her son
2Mother continues ranting
3Mother realizes she is talking to a mirror

On-screen text

Mirror 💀 You and your brother... I DON'T WANNA SEE YOU, I DON'T WANNA HEAR YOU, I DON'T WANNA SO MUCH AS SENSE YOUR PRESENCE. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, REESE, THERE'S A MIRROR RIGHT THERE.

Transcript

You and your brother... I don't wanna see you. I don't wanna hear you. I don't wanna so much as sense your presence! For crying out loud Reese, there's a mirror right there.