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429 Them vs Me video examples, with their hooks

The creator contrasts themselves with others in a humorous or relatable way.

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A cover image featuring a scene from a movie. The main subject is a woman smiling while holding a microphone, likely addressing an audience. She is dressed in costume with dark hair styled up. Text is overlaid at the top as a hook: “me when i have to study for the subject i CHOSE to do”. The background appears to be an event stage of some kind.

x11.6

82,105 views

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A still image from the animated television show 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' The image centers on SpongeBob, facing the viewer with a worried expression; he has visible sweat drops and his eyes are looking upwards. The character is set against a night sky with stars and a minimal background.

x2.19

11,999 views

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An image with a grid of nine panels. Each panel features a stick figure head expressing different emotional states, with a corresponding text description below each. The text in the title reads "Choose your email mood".

x2.80

49,846 views

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The cover image shows an outdoor scene. A man in a white shirt and sunglasses stands in a doorway on the left. A woman in a white dress exits a building. All are set in what appears to be a luxury location.

x4.33

46,498 views

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The image is a vertical video frame featuring three people seated behind a black table. At the top, there is a white banner of text. The background is a visually noisy mix of red and pink walls, adding intensity. The subjects, from left to right, are a young man, a woman in the middle, and a young woman on the right. The young man on the left is wearing a black hoodie, and his hand is covering his eye. In the center is a woman wearing a printed blouse, gazing solemnly forward. The woman on the right wears a red and white striped shirt, with a contemplative look. Each person has a small black item in front of them.

x10.9

2,561,444 views

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A meme-style image featuring a child as the main subject. The child is superimposed over an image of an aquarium filled with colorful coral, rocks, and various fish. Above the child is text overlayed on the image, and two speech bubbles are visible.

x32.6

93,114 views

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A vertically framed screenshot from a video. It is a series of three similar shots in an overlayed format. A young man with glasses and a surprised expression is centered in each frame. The background is dark and blurred. The man is wearing a striped shirt with what appears to be orange and white stripes. A text overlay in a white box reads: "Confronting my friend who picked Derrick Henry". The top text line is centered above the man's head, and the other words are beneath the first.

x2.86

6,538 views

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A dynamic cover image featuring three individuals, bold text, and vibrant colors. On the top left, a clean-shaven man in a suit and tie is visible with a red arrow pointing towards a man in the center who is fair-skinned, with a mustache and wearing a baseball cap and a beige shirt. Below, another light-skinned man with gold-rimmed eyeglasses, a tan cap and a surprised expression is featured. The text 'FORREST FRANK IMPACTED BY CHARLIE KIRK (not what you're thinking)' is in bold, yellow and red font overlaid across the center and top parts of the image.

x35.7

92,004 views

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A meme comparing a dog with glasses and a person in a suit. Top text: "That one bro:" Below, two images are framed with text indicating a comparison. "His account balance:" shows a dog wearing glasses, and "His trading knowledge:" shows an image of several suited men.

x4.61

24,296 views

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The cover image is a split frame. The top half features a woman with long blonde hair, looking distressed. A red arrow points to her ear area. The bottom half shows a man with short red hair, wearing glasses and a blue hat. Both figures seem to be in a studio setting, highlighted with a yellow border.

x2.81

7,236 views

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The image is a humorous comparison in a light pink setting. It features two sets of iPhone camera arrays with a rolling pin in between, signifying a combination. The text overlay reads "iPhone 17 pro be like..."

x2.15

11,472 views

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A person with blonde hair is facing away from the camera, raising both hands with jewelry on their fingers, and wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt. Text overlays read "Luxuries you don't appreciate before kids (part 2)" and "1. Wearing all your jewelry"

x380

248,924 views

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An image of a wolf in sheep's clothing surrounded by a flock of sheep. The wolf is in the center and is colored in shades of grey, the sheep have a grey tone as well. Black text at the top is the hook.

x4.46

23,548 views

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The cover image features a portrait of Larry Ellison, dressed in a suit and wearing a gold crown, symbolizing his rise to the top. He stands with his arms crossed in front of a blurred background of stacks of money, emphasizing wealth. Above him is the text announcing his achievement. The overall composition uses dark colors and lighting to create a rich and powerful feel.

x18.2

12,103 views

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A woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiles directly at the camera. She wears a red, short-sleeved top against a black background. Text overlayed on the image features a white rectangle with the title "10 - 13 Eylül Tarihlerinde Kapanmayan Hesaplar Açılabilir" and three smaller rectangles displaying "Başak Balık", "İkizler Yay", and "Akrep Yengeç."

x6.89

656,193 views

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The cover image shows two small plates of food on a wooden table. One plate contains macadamia nuts and the other contains chips. The text overlay reads "WAIT UNTIL THE END" with emoji of a face with concerned eyes and steam coming out of its nose.

x47.6

104,877 views

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A picturesque scene of a couple standing on a hill overlooking a valley at sunset, with text overlayed at the top. The couple is viewed from the back, holding hands and silhouetted against the vibrant golden light. The foreground shows tall grass, and the composition is balanced and aesthetically pleasing.

x6.07

167,278 views

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The image shows a sunset over a grassy hill. In the foreground, a knight in full armor stands with his back to the viewer, gazing at a couple walking hand-in-hand towards the horizon. The sky is filled with warm orange and yellow hues.

x9.52

101,656 views

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The image is a split screen comparison featuring a person on both sides. Each side has the same person posed against a white wall background. On the left, the image is labeled "OLD HOOKS" in a white rectangle with a dark background, and below is a black square with a white eye symbol and "1M". The person is wearing a dark blue top, gray sweatpants with a white Nike logo, and white shoes. The person raises their hands near their face. On the right, the image is labeled "NEW HOOKS" in a yellow/green rectangle with a dark background, and below is also a black square with a white eye symbol and " 1M". The person is posed the same. Between the two sides, the text "V.S." is visible.

x3.41

47,321 views

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A collage of nine square images. The central image features an animated character from the movie Frozen in the likeness of a redhead. The other images show various photos of redheaded women, including one close-up of an eye and a photo of the woman holding a mug near her face.

x6.89

8,072 views

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A man with an surprised expression is featured with an overlay that says "♐ Sagittarius Friend". The man is wearing a jacket with a bright scarf. The background shows a room with a desk and shelves.

x245

229,371 views

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A young man stands in a doorway, holding out his hand towards the viewer. Text overlays are above and below him, describing comparisons related to relationships, with red flag emojis in the background.

x9.37

14,846 views

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The image is a split-screen. On the left side, a man gazes intently, with a red neon scorpion symbol visible. On the right, a woman is looking down, appearing sorrowful, with a full moon and the scorpion symbol in a blue-toned background. Text overlays describe reactions to a breakup.

x2.78

43,191 views

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A black and white image shows a woman with blonde hair looking slightly to her right, smiling. Beside her is the profile of a man. Overlayed text is present at the bottom of the image.

x11.3

25,077 views

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The cover image is a split composition. The upper section shows two men standing together outdoors, one older and one younger. Below, two smaller portraits of the men are displayed, showing close-up views of their faces. The men in the top image are standing in front of a garden or park-like setting with foliage and a pathway. The men are both wearing glasses and smiling. The bottom left portrait features a black-and-white photo of an older man, and the bottom right shows a younger man. The images feature text labels as well.

x28.0

35,177 views

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A close-up shot of a green plush frog with sad eyes and a large red mouth. The frog wears a blue shirt and sits against a blurred background of a beach scene. White text overlaid on the image states, "When you realise how lucky her bra is, because it's holding her boobs all day and you don't...."

x16.7

394,875 views

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The cover image is split in half, displaying two side-by-side images of the same person. On the left, the text overlay reads 'OLD Algorithm', and on the right, 'NEW Algorithm'. In the left image, the person holds a tablet with a social media post, while in the right image, she poses with a microphone. Both images have a bright, white background.

x9.96

138,050 views

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The image features a split composition: on the left is a claymation doctor with a surprised expression, and on the right, a close-up on a woman's face with visible water droplets, possibly implying skincare. The contrast between the cartoon doctor and the realistic woman suggests a focus on skin health, with 'skin' displayed on the image to tie the two elements together.

x19.9

1,607,549 views

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The image is a comparison of a character design in two different art styles. On the left, is a drawing of a character's head with long white hair, with a minimal, almost unfinished aesthetic. The right side has a more realistic, stylized digital painting of the same character, styled as a digital graphic, with softened, more detailed features while keeping the white hair, with a smooth, doll-like rendition.

x2.70

28,708 views

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The image is a digital illustration featuring a nighttime, forest-like background. Silhouetted, leafless trees frame a central area. A full moon is visible at the top. A man stands in the foreground, wearing a black tank top and pink shorts, he is bending over like he is in pain or struggling.

x88.4

61,759 views

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The cover image shows a cartoon character, Bob from the show Bob's Burgers, peering out and looking judgmental. Above the character, text overlays read "POV: AN EARTH SIGN JUDGING THEIR AIR SIGN SIBLING". Below this, the air signs of the zodiac: "Aquarius, Gemini, Libra". The colors are bright, and the scene is set in what appears to be a kitchen or service area. The character looks down with an expression of disdain.

x3.47

224,423 views

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The image shows a 3D-rendered medical illustration of a human neck and chest. It's viewed in profile against a blue backdrop. Highlighted in red is the neck and throat area, which is indicative of pain. A hand is visibly touching the neck. Above, white text in a bold, sans-serif font reads, "Hypersensitive people when they feel out of place somewhere."

x5.08

20,833 views

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Them vs Me hooks that worked

  1. your mind?

    @magictiles3_official · 48M views · viral factor x13K

  2. me vs my bestie on a double date

    @tinder · 35M views · viral factor x6,729

  3. Bro looked 14 at 18, 18 at 30, and 30 at 60

    @replayriot_ · 6.1M views · viral factor x4,923

  4. 6 Years Ago July 1, 2017 PAUSED Lears Ago October 16, 2020 USED

    @hdanielcharles · 1.5M views · viral factor x3,161

  5. There are Good muslim fighters

    @lionof.christ · 3.7M views · viral factor x2,430

  6. EXPECTATIONS

    @growviralcrypto · 1M views · viral factor x2,416

  7. Web2.0 to Web3.0

    @nest_protocol · 23M views · viral factor x2,025

  8. Chicken Sandwich

    @tyreaktoldyou · 7.8M views · viral factor x1,308

  9. Romanticise Life

    @freeprints_uk · 465K views · viral factor x1,031

  10. How to remove EX from your photos 🤔

    @facelab.app · 308K views · viral factor x802

Niches using Them vs Me

Top Them vs Me creators

  1. @yoyothewitch (TikTok) · 25 videos · 5.3M views · best viral factor x573
  2. @strongermobileapp (Instagram) · 20 videos · 3.9M views · best viral factor x108
  3. @girlsglowtips (Instagram) · 20 videos · 57M views · best viral factor x47.0
  4. @personalbrandlaunch0 (TikTok) · 14 videos · 1.9M views · best viral factor x42.2
  5. @lockedin.app (TikTok) · 8 videos · 2.6M views · best viral factor x36.2
  6. @dropship (TikTok) · 8 videos · 3.1M views · best viral factor x25.2
  7. @haterslovebru (TikTok) · 8 videos · 543K views · best viral factor x17.8
  8. @bitgetofficial (TikTok) · 7 videos · 6.1M views · best viral factor x770
  9. @astrologyfashion (TikTok) · 6 videos · 1.1M views · best viral factor x241
  10. @workout_inspiration._ (Instagram) · 5 videos · 25M views · best viral factor x101

Them vs Me by the numbers

The library has 429 viral Them vs Me examples from 214 creators: 351 TikToks and 78 Instagram Reels. The median video has 87K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x13K. Relationships is the niche that uses it most, with 72 videos. Use them as references for your own Them vs Me videos: open any video for its hook, niche and original post. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
429
Platforms
351 TikTok (82%), 78 Instagram Reels (18%)
Creators
214
Total views
406M (406,881,831)
Median views per video
87K
Median viral factor
x6.06
Highest viral factor
x13K

These figures cover all 429 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about Them vs Me videos

Which niches use Them vs Me the most?

Relationships (72 videos), Socials (62) and Astrology (55) have the most Them vs Me videos in the library.

What hooks work for Them vs Me videos?

The most viral hook in the Them vs Me videos in the library is “your mind?” by @magictiles3_official (viral factor x13K, 48M views), followed by “me vs my bestie on a double date” (x6,729). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do viral Them vs Me videos get?

Across 429 videos, the median is 87K views, and together they have 406M views. The median viral factor is x6.06: the typical video got 6.06 times its creator's usual views.

Who are the top Them vs Me creators?

@yoyothewitch (25 videos), @strongermobileapp (20) and @girlsglowtips (20) have the most Them vs Me videos in the library.