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@the.potential.dropout: 24 viral TikToks

24 viral TikToks by @the.potential.dropout (best x386), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A close-up shot of a screen filled with mathematical equations and formulas, written in white against a dark background. Bright light emanates from the top right corner, partially obscuring the text.

x20.7

286,072 views

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Cover image shows a young man in front of a light gray background. A banner at the top spans across the image, containing the text 'PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING FORMULAS IN MEGAMIND' in white capital letters set against a vibrant palette of blue, black, and red.

x2.73

37,801 views

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A young man with glasses is centered in the frame, gesturing with both hands as he speaks. Behind him, a whiteboard and framed artwork are visible, suggesting a home or office setting. The image uses natural lighting and a medium shot to focus on the man's expression and message.

x3.43

47,477 views

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A young man with glasses is holding a phone and looking at it with a slight smile; text is placed on a black bar in the bottom

x24.9

404,403 views

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The cover image is a selfie-style shot featuring a young man with dark hair and glasses. The background is neutral, and the focus is clearly on his face as he looks towards the camera. Above the person's head is the title text of the vlog.

x2.02

32,839 views

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A selfie-style video cover image shows a young man with glasses, angled from the chest up, in a brightly lit room. The background is slightly blurred, but appears to be a domestic setting with a shelf and some decorations visible. The man's face is the focus, and he is looking directly at the camera, giving the impression of engagement and direct address to a viewer. Text overlayed in white font is at the top, providing context and immediate information.

x13.4

218,163 views

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The image displays a close-up of a dark smartphone screen, appearing to be black. Overlaid on the screen are strands of white hair, suggesting the impact of engineering studies. Above, white text reads, "What engineering does to a mf" and "We went from 1 strand to 7 strands of white hair." The background is a wooden surface.

x27.1

491,773 views

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A selfie-style shot featuring a young man with dark hair and glasses. The man partially obscures his face, which reveals the hook text layered over him. Behind him, a neutral, light-colored ceiling is visible.

x5.87

99,162 views

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A selfie-style image featuring a close-up of a person wearing glasses, against a soft, blurred background. The person looks up towards the camera, and there is a text overlay at the top of the image with the phrase 'Our F's stay permanently in our transcript'. The background is a dark interior with undetailed elements and colors.

x2.10

34,236 views

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The image shows a screen with text overlayed that says, 'Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 363,' followed by 'We're cooked for supersonic aerodynamics final I' along with a picture from a video game, likely a tank or vehicle game.

x6.92

131,111 views

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The image shows a close-up view of a paper with handwritten notes and diagrams, likely a student's study material. The overlay text indicates the video's theme: a day in the life of an engineering student, focusing on failing a mechanical vibrations course. The layout is simple, highlighting the study notes as the backdrop with the overlaid title text taking center stage.

x5.41

107,813 views

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A man with glasses is in front of a screen, likely a computer screen or a digital tablet, holding the screen. The background has bookshelves and books. The upper part of the image has three lines of text that serve as the video hook.

x2.22

73,923 views

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A close-up image of a laptop screen, displaying complex mathematical formulas and equations written in white against a dark blue background. The screen is tilted, and part of a desk or table is visible in the foreground. The top left corner of the screen shows a web browser interface with the name “Thetawise Upload Portal”.

x3.35

111,613 views

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The image is a top-down view of a sheet of paper covered in handwritten notes, diagrams, and equations, with additional text overlays. The paper is on a slightly angled surface, possibly a table or desk. The top left corner shows the words "FINAL CRIB SHEET". Text overlays include "Day in the life of an engineering student", "Ep. 359", and "I'm feeling hope again". The handwriting appears to be related to engineering or physics principles, incorporating graphs, formulas, and equations.

x10.5

348,126 views

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The image shows a student studying on a desk. There are notes on the tablet and textbook pages visible in the frame. The text overlay indicates the video is about the engineering student's final exam study update.

x32.9

1,093,762 views

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A person in glasses is centered in the frame, staring intently at the camera. Above their head, the word "COOKED" is displayed in a large, glowing yellow font. The background is dark, suggesting a dim environment.

x2.41

75,549 views

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The cover image shows four young men posing indoors. The two men on the right side are wearing light blue button down shirts next to two men wearing casual apparel. On a table in front of them, a miniature wind turbine in a black color has been placed for display.

x3.97

125,049 views

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A vertical video cover with a dark chalkboard background, partially covered by a bright blue and red rectangle. The chalkboard displays handwritten mathematical equations and diagrams. Inside the rectangle, white text announces the video's content.

x2.03

44,218 views

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The cover image shows a computer screen displaying the Bloomberg login page, with a text overlay covering part of the screen. The login fields are visible, alongside options for language selection in the upper right corner. The text overlay is a rectangular box with a black outline and contains white text, which is centered over the Bloomberg interface. The color scheme is dark, with a black background and the Bloomberg interface. The image is well-lit, ensuring the text on the screen is clear.

x2.76

60,063 views

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The cover image shows a young man in glasses holding a black cylindrical object in his hand, pointing towards it with his other hand. Behind him are whiteboards with writing on them. There is overlayed text.

x2.30

50,089 views

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The cover image shows a close-up of a handwritten page filled with mathematical equations and formulas. Overlaid on the page is large white text that says, 'Day in the life of an engineering student' with 'Ep. 344' below it. The image has a slightly warm tone due to the paper color and the lighting.

x10.9

236,489 views

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The cover image is a selfie of a person wearing glasses, positioned from the chest up. The background includes a whiteboard with writing and potentially other elements out of focus. There is a black rectangular overlay with white text, and underneath in a red rectangle with “RIGHT NOW” in white.

x4.67

66,578 views

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The image is a close-up of handwritten notes, likely on a large sheet of paper, featuring mathematical equations, formulas, and text. The writing style appears to be dense and detailed, with a focus on mathematical concepts. Text overlays are placed to highlight the content's theme.

x93.3

2,501,967 views

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The image shows a person writing on a chalkboard. The person is seen from the back, with a pink shirt and white hair. The person is standing in front of large chalk boards with math equations on them. A colored rectangle with white text is overlaid on the image.

x386

10,370,076 views

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Top hooks from @the.potential.dropout

  1. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 75 Our legendary math prof

    10M views · viral factor x386

  2. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 213 of an engineering student Ep. 213 Partial Differential Equations Exam

    2.5M views · viral factor x93.3

  3. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 358 Final exams study update

    1M views · viral factor x32.9

  4. What engineering does to a mf We went from 1 strand to 7 strands of white hair

    491K views · viral factor x27.1

  5. UNHINGED study methods and stories Pt. 1

    404K views · viral factor x24.9

  6. Business minor is my therapy session ☠️

    286K views · viral factor x20.7

  7. Tablet and laptop I use for university (engineering)

    218K views · viral factor x13.4

  8. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 344

    236K views · viral factor x10.9

  9. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 359 I'm feeling hope again

    348K views · viral factor x10.5

  10. Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 363 We're cooked for supersonic aerodynamics final I

    131K views · viral factor x6.92

Niches @the.potential.dropout posts in

Formats @the.potential.dropout uses

@the.potential.dropout by the numbers

The library has 24 viral TikToks from @the.potential.dropout, with 17M views in all. The median video has 109K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x386. The biggest niche is Education, with 20 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
24
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
17M (17,048,352)
Median views per video
109K
Median viral factor
x5.04
Highest viral factor
x386

These figures cover all 24 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @the.potential.dropout

What video formats does @the.potential.dropout use?

In @the.potential.dropout's videos in the library, the most used formats are Selfie with Background (10 videos), Laptop Screen Record (5) and Laptop Display (3).

Which @the.potential.dropout hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @the.potential.dropout's videos in the library is “Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 75 Our legendary math prof” (viral factor x386, 10M views), followed by “Day in the life of an engineering student Ep. 213 of an engineering student Ep. 213 Partial Differential…” (x93.3). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @the.potential.dropout's videos get?

Across 24 videos, the median is 109K views, and together they have 17M views. The median viral factor is x5.04: the typical video got 5.04 times its creator's usual views.