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@colinphalen: 33 viral TikToks

33 viral TikToks by @colinphalen (best x1,788), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

The cover image shows a traffic jam on a multilane road. In the foreground, cars are driving on the road with visible trees and buildings in the background. The sky is overcast.

x9.45

14,112 views

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The image shows a train moving along a track bordered by lush green grass and palm trees. On the left side of the track, there's a sidewalk where people are walking.

x7.72

12,425 views

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A scenic shot captures a beachfront at sunset. The water mirrors the sky's colors, a blend of orange and blue. Buildings line the shore, and text overlays the image conveying conceptual themes.

x58.4

131,503 views

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A street view in Chicago near a lush flowerbed lined with a wrought-iron fence, with a paved walkway on the right side and a street with cars in the background on the right side. Text overlayed in white states, "sometimes u gotta use the express lane on michigan ave."

x16.7

43,424 views

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A cityscape featuring the Chicago skyline under a cloudy sky. In the foreground is a body of water. In the center of the image and skyline is the prominent Willis Tower. The text overlays the image, announcing a call to de-influence Chicago restaurants.

x6.56

13,530 views

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Two fighter jets fly in the cloudy sky with overlay text. The overall composition is simple, focusing on the jets and the sky.

x10.0

20,522 views

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The image shows a scenic view of a Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan in the foreground. The skyline is a mix of various skyscrapers, featuring the iconic Willis Tower. In the foreground, there are people lying on the grass, and a clear blue sky forms the backdrop.

x45.7

92,803 views

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A selfie-style shot featuring a young man with short brown hair, looking at the camera with a slight smile. He has a white earbud in his left ear and is standing outside with natural light and greenery visible in the background. Two text overlays are present: one at the top reading 'fav chicago coffees!', and another at the bottom which says 'GOING FOR COFFEE'.

x7.77

15,789 views

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A wide shot of a city scene with a concrete road leading towards the skyscrapers in the distance. The sky is overcast with low-hanging clouds. In the foreground, a grassy area separates the road from a sandy beach. The road has a bike lane marked with yellow paint. Buildings are visible throughout the picture, creating a sense of urban environment.

x31.6

54,582 views

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The image shows a vibrant cityscape with a clear sky. In the foreground, people are relaxing on green grass near a body of water. The text overlay reads 'chicago foods I can't stop thinking about...'

x84.1

123,944 views

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A photo of a white plumbing van parked on a city street. The van has a red top and teal base colors with the company name 'BAETHKE PLUMBING' prominently displayed. The text 'UPDATE INCOMING!!!' is overlaid at the top, within a speech bubble and a few emojis.

x88.0

88,536 views

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A daytime shot of a brick building with a large blue banner hanging on the side. The banner has white text that reads: “THE SUN ISN'T POISON BUT YOUR SUNSCREEN IS”. Below, in smaller text, it promotes “PRIMALLY PURE 100% POISON-FREE SPF”. Below the banner is a line of handwritten black text on a white background. The sky above is clear and blue.

x19.0

19,082 views

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A close-up of a young man's face, with light-colored hair and a concerned expression. Text overlays his face, announcing his impending unemployment and asking for job referrals.

x4.98

5,014 views

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The cover image shows a close-up of a peanut butter cookie smoothie in a clear plastic cup. The drink is a light brown color and topped with whipped cream and a dusting of what appears to be cocoa powder or cinnamon. The cup is held in a hand, with a glimpse of the person's arm and a bracelet visible. In the background, out of focus, are hints of a wooden surface or table and other cups.

x13.5

15,373 views

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A low-angle shot of a stainless-steel kitchen sink with water pouring from a pot into the drain. The faucet is black and stands against a white countertop. A cleaner is visible in the upper corner.

x1,788

2,039,328 views

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A person stands on a sandy beach taking a photo. The person is dressed in a red jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Behind the person is the ocean and sky.

x20.5

23,409 views

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A man with glasses is speaking to the camera. Behind him is a framed picture with a vintage theme. The man has short brown hair and is wearing a white undershirt with a yellow cardigan, and a pearl necklace with a gold pendant. The text SaveTransitNow.org is layered repeatedly on the video.

x7.73

8,812 views

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A man covers his mouth with his hand in a close-up shot, wearing glasses and a green shirt, with overlaid text referencing race and segregation in America.

x5.81

8,812 views

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A mid-shot of a young man, with fair skin and short, light-brown hair, wearing clear-framed glasses and a gray top over a dark jacket. He looks directly at the camera with a slightly questioning expression while holding the frame of his glasses. The background is blurred but shows an indoor setting with other people present.

x17.7

26,908 views

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A young man with glasses is centered in the image. Above his head, a black banner reads "racism & chicago's red line". Below him, another banner states, "WHICH TELLS ME". The background includes a framed artwork.

x37.8

57,245 views

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A photograph of the Chicago skyline, taken during the day. The foreground features a body of water, likely Lake Michigan, with a breakwater. The city skyline is visible in the background, with a mix of high-rise buildings and other structures. The sky is partially cloudy. Overlaid on the image is a block of text arranged in a centered fashion.

x18.2

27,144 views

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A map of the United States with text overlaid prompting the viewer to guess the creator's home state based on the foods they ate growing up.

x4.51

6,715 views

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The cover image features a young man with light skin, short blond hair, and blue eyes. He is wearing a white sweatshirt and appears to be in a room with natural light and visible architectural details like a metal vent and a wooden chair. Text overlay at the top quotes: "i care about human rights, so i didn't vote for the cop". He's looking off to the side, with his index finger touching his cheek as if he's contemplating something. The image is framed from the chest up, highlighting the man's face and expression.

x4.53

5,626 views

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The image captures a Victorian-era pink house with a light-toned exterior, white window frames, and dark windows. Climbing pink flowering trees are on the left. A dark railing and staircase lead up to the front door. A lantern hangs beside the steps.

x9.30

11,356 views

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A scenic shot of Chicago's skyline from the lakefront, featuring a cloudy sky, turquoise water, and modern architecture.

x5.55

6,622 views

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The cover image shows a room interior with a white fireplace mantel. On the mantel are candles, a mirror, and decorative items. A large vase with a unique artistic design is placed on a table in front of the fireplace.

x6.91

5,387 views

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The cover image shows a scenic view with tall buildings in the distance, possibly a city's skyline. There's a field of tall, dry grass in the foreground. A text overlay at the top reads 'chicago eats and drinks roundup!'

x19.3

19,458 views

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Close-up shot of what appears to be a bowl of 'puppy chow' snack mix. The composition is a bird's eye view, with the snack mix taking up the majority of the frame. The snack mix is composed of small, irregularly shaped, beige squares, likely cereal pieces, coated with a powdery, white substance, possibly powdered sugar or a similar flavoring. The pieces are scattered on a dark, irregular surface. Overlaid on the mix is the text "my puppy chow addiction runs deep."

x7.94

6,190 views

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A man stands in front of a fireplace, looking surprised. The image has text overlay informing the viewer about the cost of a Loewe candle. The setting appears to be a well-lit home.

x9.17

7,150 views

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A view from inside a car traveling on a highway. The highway is filled with cars. In the background, there are multiple skyscrapers and buildings. The sky is clear blue. The foreground consist of the inside elements of a car with a blue car on the right side.

x244

515,059 views

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The cover image shows a cityscape, likely Chicago, with the skyline visible against an overcast sky. A body of water, possibly Lake Michigan, is in the foreground with a paved area. The text overlay indicates the video content relates to what the content creator loves about Chicago after moving there.

x90.5

70,617 views

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The image shows a train on a track with what appears to be a road on the side. The sky is a gradient, with colors transitioning from pink to blue, suggesting a setting or rising sun. Text is overlaid on the image.

x96.6

142,359 views

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Top hooks from @colinphalen

  1. NO FRUIT FLIES TODAY!

    2M views · viral factor x1,788

  2. this is by far wisconsin's best hidden gem

    1.3M views · viral factor x908

  3. What will see Houston in full... quick viral tiktok meme

    515K views · viral factor x244

  4. guyssss taking Amtrak is sexy now spread the word

    142K views · viral factor x96.6

  5. random things i'm loving about chicago (as someone who moved here in september)

    70K views · viral factor x90.5

  6. UPDATE INCOMING!!! 😁

    88K views · viral factor x88.0

  7. chicago foods i can't stop thinking about ➡️➡️➡️

    123K views · viral factor x84.1

  8. what chicago could be like if we tore down lake shore drive 🥺

    131K views · viral factor x58.4

  9. my chicago food hot takes...

    92K views · viral factor x45.7

  10. racism & chicago's red line WHICH TELLS ME

    57K views · viral factor x37.8

Niches @colinphalen posts in

Formats @colinphalen uses

@colinphalen by the numbers

The library has 33 viral TikToks from @colinphalen, with 4.9M views in all. The median video has 19K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x1,788. The biggest niche is Food & Drink, with 9 videos. 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
33
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
4.9M (4,977,119)
Median views per video
19K
Median viral factor
x16.7
Highest viral factor
x1,788

These figures cover all 33 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @colinphalen

What video formats does @colinphalen use?

In @colinphalen's videos in the library, the most used formats are Selfie with Background (18 videos), Face Close-Up (3) and Sign Capture (3).

Which @colinphalen hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @colinphalen's videos in the library is “NO FRUIT FLIES TODAY!” (viral factor x1,788, 2M views), followed by “this is by far wisconsin's best hidden gem” (x908). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @colinphalen's videos get?

Across 33 videos, the median is 19K views, and together they have 4.9M views. The median viral factor is x16.7: the typical video got 16.7 times its creator's usual views.