The video likely worked due to the use of popular internet personalities (LazarBeam, Josh, Vik) and the humorous, relatable content of creating and reacting to stick figures in a game, appealing to a gaming and meme-appreciating audience.
Summary
The video shows various scenes from a game where players are creating and interacting with stick figures. The on-screen text displays quotes attributed to "LazarBeam" and "Josh", followed by "Vik" reacting to the gameplay.
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Transcript, structure and on-screen text
5 beats and 12 lines of on-screen text — the parts you need to write your own version.