The video likely resonated due to its relatable and emotionally charged message about women's safety and experiences, combined with a visually appealing aesthetic. The use of a specific, recent event (Cornell incident) likely amplified engagement within relevant communities.
Summary
The video displays text overlayed on a scenic sunset view of a river and city skyline. The text discusses the experiences of women feeling unsafe and recounts a specific incident at Cornell University involving men overstepping boundaries.
Structure
1Display "not all men" quote
2List women's experiences of feeling unsafe
3Mention Cornell University incident
4Express disgust at men's actions
On-screen text
"not all men"
but there's enough women with a story
enough women pretending to call someone on the way home
enough women being told how much to drink
enough women told what to wear
enough women who have smiled because saying no felt dangerous
Transcript
Enough women being told what they can’t wear, how much they should drink, changing sides of the street, holding their keys in between their fingers on their way home. All I can think about this week is the failings of Cornell and the disgust I feel at the men who felt they could take ownership of something that was never theirs. #cornelluniversity #cornell
Original caption
Enough women being told what they can’t wear, how much they should drink, changing sides of the street, holding their keys in between their fingers on their way home. All I can think about this week is the failings of Cornell and the disgust I feel at the men who felt they could take ownership of something that was never theirs. #cornelluniversity #cornell