Should we leave?

@random.jackson7

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Why it worked

The video likely went viral due to the unexpected and humorous interaction between the reporter and an off-camera individual, creating a moment of relatable awkwardness and surprise within a serious news context.

Summary

A news reporter is on the scene of a shooting investigation. He is speaking into his microphone, and there are police cars with lights on in the background. He seems to be interacting with someone off-camera.

Structure

1Reporter on scene of shooting
2Police cars in background
3Reporter asks if they should leave
4Reporter continues reporting
5Reporter states police are investigating a shooting

Product placement

NEWS 5: This is a TV station logo that appears on the microphone. It merely appears and does not affect the video's content. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

NEWS 5

Transcript

Should we leave? Yeah, mobile police are investigating after two people were shot here on Chin. Yeah, mobile police are investigating a shooting after two people were shot here on Chin. We should probably... Okay, okay, I'll continue. Yeah, mobile police are investigating a shooting.