Why it worked
The video likely worked due to its relatable and slightly absurd premise, posing a common social question ('First date, is this normal?') and then humorously connecting it to an unusual coloring activity at a restaurant. The unexpected and slightly unsettling artwork also adds a layer of intrigue and shareability.
Summary
The video shows a young woman posing with a question about a first date, followed by scenes of a coloring activity at a restaurant. The coloring sheet is for "Create-A-Pepper" and features a logo for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The video then shows a young man coloring the sheet and proudly displaying his finished, somewhat unsettling, creation.
Structure
- 1Woman poses question about first date.
- 2Scene shifts to a restaurant table with coloring supplies.
- 3Close-up of a "Create-A-Pepper" coloring sheet.
- 4Someone colors the sheet with a unique design.
- 5Man proudly displays his finished coloring.
- 6Woman's question is implied to relate to the coloring activity.
Product placement
Chili's Grill & Bar: This is a restaurant where the video takes place. It merely appears, and removing it would not change what happens in the video. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: This is a logo on the coloring sheet. It merely appears, and removing it would not change what happens in the video.