Look at this cutie Nala crying.

The video likely worked due to the inherent cuteness and unusual appearance of the crested gecko, combined with relatable anthropomorphic comparisons to a crying chick or puppy, which evokes an emotional response from viewers.

The video shows a crested gecko named Nala being weighed on a digital scale. The gecko is light-colored with black spots and has large eyes. The creator compares its crying appearance to that of a chick or a whining puppy.