Why it worked
The video leverages relatable consumer behavior and popular meme formats to engage viewers around highly anticipated, albeit speculative, tech releases.
Summary
A creator uses a monkey meme to joke about their lack of self-control when seeing new, unreleased Apple product colors. The video features static images of a hypothetical iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 12.
Structure
- 1Displaying the iPhone 18 Pro Max image
- 2Stating a lack of need for the new phone
- 3Revealing the burgundy Apple Watch
- 4Humorous reaction to the color
Product placement
iPhone 18 Pro Max: appears as a static image, does not act. Apple Watch Series 12: appears as a static image, does not act. Both are speculative products as they do not exist.
On-screen text
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Arrives Fri, Sep 20. Express Delivery
Me: I don't need the new iPhone
Also me
after seeing the burgundy color: 🍷🍷
Apple Watch Series 12 GPS, 46mm Dark Bronze Aluminum
Case with Burgundy Sport Loop