POV: 7 year old you

@shmelski_

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SoundTikTok sound · Just Asking at Night - Night Theme I

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Why it worked

The video taps into nostalgia and a shared, specific experience of playing Undertale, making it highly relatable to fans of the game. The meta-commentary from Flowey directly addressing the viewer creates a humorous and surprising moment that resonates with the audience.

Summary

The video recreates the feeling of a 7-year-old watching an Undertale playthrough on YouTube when the character Flowey delivers a meta-commentary. The creator reacts with a shocked expression to Flowey's words.

Structure

1Creator introduces the scenario with on-screen text
2Undertale gameplay footage with Flowey speaking
3Flowey's dialogue directly addresses the viewer
4Creator reacts with shock to Flowey's words

Product placement

Undertale: a video game that acts as the subject of the playthrough. Removing it would change the video's topic. YouTube: a video platform where the playthrough is watched. It merely appears as the context for the action. Removing it would not change the video's topic. Jacksepticeye: a YouTuber whose gameplay is being watched. He merely appears as a small avatar in the corner. Removing him would not change the video's topic.

On-screen text

POV: 7 year old you watching an Undertale play through on youtube and Flowey hits you with this

Original caption

if yk yk #undertale #relatable #jacksepticeye

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Transcript

At least we're better than those sickos that stand around and WATCH it happen... Those pathetic people that want to see it, but are too weak to do it themselves. I bet someone like that's watching right now, aren't they...?