People on the street going to work and I'm on the bus to go defend my country at war (comm games) ?!??!

The video likely worked due to its unexpected and provocative on-screen text, creating a strong emotional hook and a sense of mystery or intrigue that encouraged viewers to watch and understand the context.

The video shows a person on a bus in what appears to be Glasgow, with on-screen text questioning their presence there to "defend my country at war" while others go to work. The context suggests this is related to the Commonwealth Games.