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@johnthemessenger: 30 viral TikToks

30 viral TikToks by @johnthemessenger (best x1,365), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A man with glasses and a beard is speaking to the camera. He is wearing a yellow beanie and a plaid shirt. Text is displayed in a rectangle at the bottom of the image.

x6.30

10,747 views

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A man speaking into a microphone is featured prominently, set against a blurred backdrop with vertical lights. Text overlays are placed at the top and bottom, indicating the video's theme and content.

x5.16

8,814 views

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The cover image shows a man with a full beard wearing glasses, a baseball cap with an American flag, and a yellow shirt. The man is smiling at the camera. There is a graphic on his chest that says 'GOOD TEAM NAME.' Overlayed text in a banner on the bottom half states 'Top 10 Fantasy Football Names 2024.'

x6.47

11,038 views

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A split-screen image. On the left, a man with a beard and glasses holds a piece of food to his mouth. On the right, a person wearing glasses and overalls. Both appear to be talking. The background is blurred.

x48.3

77,220 views

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A man with short dark hair and a slight mustache is centered in a selfie-style video. He is wearing a dark gray zip-up jacket with white writing. A red banner with the text "*stitch incoming*" is at the top, and overlay text addresses religious topics.

x3.84

6,141 views

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A woman kneels on a brown mat indoors with items arranged around her, including a small wooden table, candles, and other ritualistic objects. The overlaid text reads, 'How to build An Altar For Your Abortion.'

x6.36

10,157 views

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A medium shot of a man with a thick beard and glasses, holding a Bible. There's a text overlay that reads "Our final authority".

x4.99

8,710 views

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The image shows a man with a gray mustache and a blue shirt looking towards the right, as if in a conversation. Overlayed on the image is a red banner with the text *stitch incoming* in a white font. At the bottom, centered, there is some text : "I've asked them". The TikTok logo and the creator's name are at the bottom-left of the image.

x11.4

19,827 views

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A close-up shot of a man wearing glasses and a baseball cap. His beard and mustache are thick and full, and he is smiling with a slightly open mouth. Overlayed on the image at the bottom is a black and cyan rectangle with white text inside. The background consists of some green foliage.

x54.9

107,013 views

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A close-up shot of a man inside a vehicle. He is wearing a green baseball cap and glasses. He has a thick beard and is wearing a yellow shirt with a football logo. The background shows parts of the car's interior, like the window and the door frame.

x10.0

19,553 views

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A meme-style image from the TV show 'The Office'. Michael Scott, wearing a suit, is looking directly at the viewer with a surprised expression. Text overlays are added to the image. He's holding a box that says 'OSCURO RUM'.

x23.1

45,107 views

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The cover image features a man in a car, looking up at the camera and talking. A text overlay on the bottom contains a message related to the person's words.

x6.19

13,098 views

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A man with a beard and glasses is centered in a frame. The image features a warm color scheme with a background gradient from yellow to orange. A logo with a deer in a circle is visible on a stylish hat. Text overlays include 'Album Review!' at the top, the band name 'MAVERICK CITY', and 'New Maverick City Album!' in a bottom black box with green borders.

x9.77

20,658 views

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The image shows a man in dark clothing standing in what appears to be a grocery store aisle. The background shows rows of shelves with various products. A text overlay at the top of the image reads, "When I run into someone from high school and mention that I'm preaching that weekend:"

x16.9

35,705 views

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A man with a full beard and glasses is centered in the frame, wearing a white shirt and a black Adidas baseball cap with a white logo. Bold, red-and-white text overlays read "STOP" above his head, "LISTENING" across his face, and "TO" and "BETHEL" below. The background is a domestic setting with a green wall and what appears to be decorative items.

x49.5

104,744 views

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A close-up shot of a man with a full beard, glasses, and a backward baseball cap, speaking with a slight smile. Text in a speech bubble in the top left corner states, 'There is no love in reformed theology. It's all hate, from the top down.' The man is wearing a red shirt.

x3.03

6,371 views

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The cover image features a middle-aged man in a blue denim jacket, set against a white backdrop. He has a short beard and is wearing a baseball cap. A microphone with the Real Faith logo is positioned in front of him. Text overlays in a black box, written in white, with the text '*stitch incoming*' at the top, and a subsequent text, 'IF I HEAR'. The man is holding a watch on his left hand, and his right hand is on his chest, close to the microphone. The overall composition is a close-up shot focusing on his face expression.

x11.1

23,369 views

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The cover image shows a middle-aged man with a beard, glasses, and a baseball cap standing in a grassy outdoor setting. He wears a black T-shirt with the words "GOD BLESS, MY FRIEND" and blue shorts. A text overlay reads "THAT MY DECONSTRUCTION" in a red rectangular box at the bottom of the image. A smaller white text box on the top left displays a comment from another user.

x10.2

19,962 views

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A man with a full beard wearing glasses and a black beanie is centered in the frame, with text overlays in the top portion of the image. The background includes a bright blue sky and hints of green foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.

x3.43

7,266 views

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A man with a beard and glasses is pointing his index finger upward. He is wearing a black Adidas cap and a black shirt. A text overlay at the bottom reads 'The John 1 Song.'

x7.37

10,418 views

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A man with glasses and a beard faces the camera, holding a beverage. Text overlayed on the top left says 'POV: It's your first time on a Presbyterian men's retreat'. The background is a simple, light green wall. The man is wearing a white t-shirt. The composition is a medium shot, focusing on the man and a portion of the surrounding environment.

x7.16

11,042 views

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A man stands in front of a tree on a rock formation with text overlaying the image.

x10.9

16,877 views

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A man with a full beard and glasses in a car interior. He is wearing a red beanie and a blue shirt, and is talking to the camera. A comment box and partial window are visible in the background.

x5.70

7,299 views

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The cover image is a close-up shot against a blurry, pink background. The text overlay features bold, white text with a drop shadow, arranged in multiple lines. The layout is straightforward, with the text taking center stage over the abstract background.

x4.36

5,590 views

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A blurry, low-quality image shows a man playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone during a performance. The background is dark, focusing attention on the performer, who is wearing dark clothing and holding the guitar in a typical performance posture.

x4.51

5,776 views

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A close-up shot of a man in a car, wearing a baseball cap with an American flag patch, round glasses, and a thick beard. Text overlay in a red box reads, 'YOU'RE DOING THE'. The background shows the inside of a car.

x7.59

9,722 views

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A man with a beard and glasses is in a room with many other people. Text is overlayed, suggesting a humorous or religious discussion.

x5.27

6,755 views

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The cover image is a vertical video still, featuring a man in the foreground with a blurred background displaying a stage scene with Taylor Swift, and a text overlay at the bottom. The man is wearing a red hoodie, a yellow beanie, and glasses. He has a full beard and is looking towards the camera with an engaging expression. To his right, Taylor Swift is visible, also looking at the camera with an animated expression. The background blurs to suggest a performance environment.

x1,365

1,665,462 views

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A man with a beard and glasses, wearing a baseball cap with a 'G' on it, speaks to the camera. Text overlays read 'Don't miss the beauty in the Death of Jesus', 'he tries to kill a guy and cuts his ear off', and 'The beauty of the Gospel'.

x6.37

7,775 views

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A selfie-style shot featuring a man with a full dark beard and a black cap. Above him, text overlays are positioned to highlight the caption, as well as thought bubbles. The man is wearing a black t-shirt with the word "DAD" in large white letters. The background is plain, appearing to be indoors, contributing to a focus on the man's facial expression.

x371

593,772 views

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Top hooks from @johnthemessenger

  1. The Halftime Ritual

    1.6M views · viral factor x1,365

  2. Back in youth group...

    593K views · viral factor x371

  3. Who said that?

    107K views · viral factor x54.9

  4. STOP LISTENING TO BETHEL

    104K views · viral factor x49.5

  5. I’m getting so close to being a prophet you guys.

    77K views · viral factor x48.3

  6. Pastor: "I have a song I want you to do after my Father's Day sermon"

    45K views · viral factor x23.1

  7. When I run into someone from high school and mention that I'm preaching that weekend:

    35K views · viral factor x16.9

  8. *stitch incoming*

    19K views · viral factor x11.4

  9. *stitch incoming* IF I HEAR

    23K views · viral factor x11.1

  10. Abram and Sarai the morning after Abram did exactly what Sarai wanted:

    16K views · viral factor x10.9

Niches @johnthemessenger posts in

Formats @johnthemessenger uses

@johnthemessenger by the numbers

The library has 30 viral TikToks from @johnthemessenger, with 2.8M views in all. The median video has 11K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x1,365. The biggest niche is Bible Apps, with 18 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
30
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
2.8M (2,895,988)
Median views per video
11K
Median viral factor
x7.26
Highest viral factor
x1,365

These figures cover all 30 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @johnthemessenger

What video formats does @johnthemessenger use?

In @johnthemessenger's videos in the library, the most used formats are Selfie with Background (21 videos), Face Close-Up (4) and Mic in Hand (4).

Which @johnthemessenger hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @johnthemessenger's videos in the library is “The Halftime Ritual” (viral factor x1,365, 1.6M views), followed by “Back in youth group...” (x371). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @johnthemessenger's videos get?

Across 30 videos, the median is 11K views, and together they have 2.8M views. The median viral factor is x7.26: the typical video got 7.26 times its creator's usual views.