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A new messenger app sends texts by virtual pigeon and can take days just to send one

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Why it worked

The video leverages relatable humor and a novel, absurd concept (a pigeon-based messenger app) to create shareable content. The use of user-generated tweets adds authenticity and a sense of community discussion, encouraging further engagement.

Summary

This video compiles tweets discussing a new messenger app that uses virtual pigeons to send messages, highlighting its slow speed and potential unreliability. The tweets humorously compare the app to traditional slow communication methods and speculate on its future features and use cases.

Structure

1Introduction to the virtual pigeon messenger app
2Discussion of its slow speed and unreliability
3Comparison to AT&T and other slow communication
4User experiences and humorous speculation on app features
5Commentary on the absurdity of breaking up via the app

Product placement

Dexerto (news outlet) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video. Bro Im Slow (Twitter user) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video. the.zilla (Twitter user) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video. ZACHARY (Twitter user) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video. NinjaPromo (Twitter user) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video. Liam HayneX (Twitter user) - APPEARS - removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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Dexerto @Dexerto A new messenger app sends texts by virtual pigeon and can take days just to send one There's also a chance it dies along the way and the message never makes it Dexerto @Dexerto It's now the second app with messages traveling at bird speeds - but both creators say they had the idea independently New messenger app sends texts by virtual pigeon and sometimes the bird just... Bro Im Slow @BroImSlow Wait I thought that was just called AT&T the.zilla @the.zilla Me watching my virtual pigeon vanish over the Atlantic ZACHARY @zachies. I waited 20min for a message from my sister that just said "bi" I love this app so much NinjaPromo @ninjapromolo In-app purchases are definitely gonna be "Buy Pigeon Armor for $1.99". Liam HayneX @LiamHayneX Breaking up via this app would be insane