"Mom..."

@mikeisfly

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Why it worked

The video effectively uses historical imagery and a simple, emotionally resonant text overlay to evoke a strong emotional response. The juxtaposition of soldiers' calls for their mothers with nurses' responses as 'Son' taps into universal themes of family, care, and the tragedy of war, making it highly shareable.

Summary

This video uses historical images and text overlays to convey the emotional toll of war. It shows soldiers calling out for their mothers and nurses responding as "Son...", highlighting the poignant and often final connections made during wartime.

Structure

1Soldiers in trenches calling "Mom..."
2Nurses responding "Son..."
3Images depicting the harsh realities of war
4Emotional connection between soldiers and nurses
5Concluding with a somber reflection on wartime relationships

On-screen text

"Mom..." "Son..."

Original caption

Soldiers actually called the nurses as their moms, the reason was that they were probably the last women they saw in their life...💔 #ww1 #war #nurse #History #sad