Why it worked
The video leverages high-stakes tension and a relatable 'challenge' format, keeping viewers engaged to see if the soldier will flinch.
Summary
A group of soldiers participates in a challenge where one soldier must remain perfectly still while a drone flies extremely close to his face. The soldier successfully completes the challenge without blinking or moving, causing the drone operator to concede.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the challenge
- 2Drone approaches the soldier
- 3Soldier maintains composure
- 4Drone operator gives up
On-screen text
*TRY NOT TO MOVE SOLDIER CHALLENGE*
RECORDING SOLDIER
DON'T MOVE X2
*$100,000 DRONE*
DRONE
*GETTING CLOSER*
SOLDIER
*NOT BLINKING*
SPECTATING SOLDIER
THE TRUST HE HAS
IN YOU RIGHT NOW...
SOLDIER GOOFY
OY THAT'S CLOSE...
*WHEN DID BRO SPAWN*
DRONE
*AT POINT BLANK*
SOLDIER
*STILL HASN'T BLINKED*
DRONE
*ACCEPTS DEFEAT*
SOLDIER
*AURA FARMS*
SPECTATING SOLDIER
I DON'T TRUST YOU...