POV: the only time ur small Midwest town is on the news

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Why it worked

The video uses relatable humor about the limited scope of news coverage in small towns, contrasting mundane events with more sensationalized negative news to create a comedic effect.

Summary

The video humorously lists the types of news stories that would put a small Midwest town on the map. It highlights mundane or negative events as the only reasons for local news coverage.

Structure

1Introduction to the premise
2Listing mundane/positive news (bodies found, boy wins award)
3Listing negative/criminal news (suitcase, teacher arrest, building fire)
4Listing political scandal (corrupt politician)

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POV: the only time ur small Midwest town is on the news

Transcript

8 bodies found in Creek. Local boy wins ribbon at State Fair. Then found in suitcase in Creek. Teacher arrested for horrific crime. Historic building burns down to the ground. 8 trapped inside. Local politician corrupt, stole money from poor disabled children.