Why it worked
The humor derived from relatable, albeit exaggerated, personal quirks presented in a list format likely resonated with a broad audience, making it highly shareable.
Summary
This TikTok slideshow presents a humorous exchange between a couple about why the fiancé believes the creator is unfit for war. The first slide sets up the premise, followed by a text message asking for reasons, and then a numbered list of comical
Structure
- 1Setup: Fiancé's reasons for creator being unfit for war
- 2Question: Text message asking for the reasons
- 3List: Creator's humorous reasons for being unfit for war
On-screen text
reasons my fiancé thinks
I'm unfit to go to war
What are 10 reasons that you
think I am unfit to go to war. Be
specific. Take your time...
1. You are scared of guns
2. There aren't vegetarian
options in the military
3. No choccy chips before bed
4. The enemy wouldn't even
have to shoot you they could
just dust you with peanuts and
you would die
5. You would sleep through the
sirens if there was an enemy
attack
6. You would probably have to
get in bed with your outside
clothes (the horror)
7. No skincare routine before
bed
8. You wouldn't be able to sew
or bake
9. No wet wipes
10. You would give away your
position with your gulps when
you drink your water