ARE YOU AWARE THAT

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Why it worked

The video leverages nostalgia for a popular TV show and its lead actor, tapping into a current trend of older content resurfacing on platforms like TikTok. The creator's personal reflection adds a relatable and engaging element.

Summary

The video features Simon Baker discussing his show "The Mentalist" and its resurgence in popularity on TikTok. He expresses a preference for looking forward rather than revisiting past work, but acknowledges the positive reception of the show and the effort put into it.

Structure

1Introduction of The Mentalist's popularity on TikTok
2Baker's preference for looking forward
3Acknowledgement of the show's success and effort
4Reflection on the show's wide audience reach

On-screen text

ARE YOU AWARE THAT IS REALLY FAMOUS ON TIKTOK RIGHT NOW YOU'RE HAVING A BIT OF A RESURGENCE DO YOU KNOW LIKE ALL THE KIDS LOVE YOU NO I DIDN'T KNOW THAT TO REVISIT IT OR WOULD YOU REVISIT THE MENTALIST NO I WOULDN'T REVISIT IT WHY NOT CAUSE I LIKE TO KNOW WHAT'S AHEAD OF ME I DON'T NECESSARILY LIKE GOING BACK FAIR ENOUGH IT'S COOL TO KNOW THAT THAT'S HAVING ANOTHER RESURGENCE THAT'S REALLY GOOD CAUSE I'VE PUT A LOT OF YEARS INTO THAT SHOW AND IT REACHED A WIDE AUDIENCE WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT SO SO UM THAT'S REALLY GREAT THE WAY YOU'RE LOOKING AT ME YOU'VE GOT ME MESMERIZED SOMETHING I CAN'T ESCAPE FEEL LIKE I'M LOST MYSELF YOU'VE GOT THAT GOOD LOVE GIRL IF YOU LEAVE ME I MIGHT THROW MY HEART AWAY

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Patrick Jane 🧠♟️ #patrickjane #thementalist #tvseries #simonbaker #edit

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Transcript

ARE YOU AWARE THAT IS REALLY FAMOUS ON TIKTOK RIGHT NOW YOU'RE HAVING A BIT OF A RESURGENCE DO YOU KNOW LIKE ALL THE KIDS LOVE YOU NO I DIDN'T KNOW THAT TO REVISIT IT OR WOULD YOU REVISIT THE MENTALIST NO I WOULDN'T REVISIT IT WHY NOT CAUSE I LIKE TO KNOW WHAT'S AHEAD OF ME I DON'T NECESSARILY LIKE GOING BACK FAIR ENOUGH IT'S COOL TO KNOW THAT THAT'S HAVING ANOTHER RESURGENCE THAT'S REALLY GOOD CAUSE I'VE PUT A LOT OF YEARS INTO THAT SHOW AND IT REACHED A WIDE AUDIENCE WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT SO SO UM THAT'S REALLY GREAT THE WAY YOU'RE LOOKING AT ME YOU'VE GOT ME MESMERIZED SOMETHING I CAN'T ESCAPE FEEL LIKE I'M LOST MYSELF YOU'VE GOT THAT GOOD LOVE GIRL IF YOU LEAVE ME I MIGHT THROW MY HEART AWAY