that person who always says phrases incorrectly:

@itskellmartin

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Why it worked

The creator uses relatable humor and a common trope (misusing phrases) to create an engaging and shareable video. The unexpected reveal of a pregnancy adds a heartwarming and surprising element that likely resonated with viewers.

Summary

The creator humorously acts out the scenario of someone who frequently misuses common phrases, contrasting it with the expectation of a relaxing evening. They then playfully reveal that the person they were describing is actually having a baby.

Structure

1Introduction of the "phrase-misuser" archetype
2Creator's personal anecdote about a misspoken phrase
3Playful exaggeration of a friend's disruptive arrival
4A humorous, albeit incorrect, analogy about playing "carbs right"
5The reveal that the person is having a baby

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that person who always says phrases incorrectly:

Transcript

I was wrong about you. I guess you can't always judge a book by its color. I can't believe this. I try to have a relaxing evening at home and then you come storming in here like a bull in a Korea shop. Man, it's been way too long since we've seen each other. Tom Fraz. Okay, listen. I know about tickets and the nosebleeds, but if we play our carbs right, I could get us into the pit. Really quick before we get started. Real good roll of thumb. A liberal birdy told me someone was having a baby. You are. Look, stop caring about other things. Don't go down on yourself. Because the liberal birdy told me someone was having a baby. You are.