pov: you saw the debut of the WPBL's "Maybelle the Mascot"

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Why it worked

The video likely worked due to the heartwarming and nostalgic element of having a 99-year-old former player present for the debut of a mascot named after her, creating a strong emotional connection and a unique story.

Summary

This video shows the debut of the "Maybelle the Mascot" at a WPBL game. Also in attendance was 99-year-old Maybelle Blair, who pitched in the original women's professional baseball league.

Structure

1Introduction of Maybelle the Mascot debut
2Maybelle Blair in attendance
3Mascot performs actions
4Audience reaction

Product placement

WPBL (Women's Professional Baseball League) ACTS - it is the league where the event takes place and is the subject of the video. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Maybelle the Mascot ACTS - it is a character performing actions in the video. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

pov: you saw the debut of the WPBL's "Maybelle the Mascot" while her namesake was also in attendance. 99 y/o Maybelle Blair, who pitched in the original women's pro baseball league

Original caption

Maybelle the Mascot may be the first mascot who can give @Ellie the Elephant a run for her money 👀 #wpbl #baseball #aagpbl #mascots