Make Use Of explained that POV videos are generally popular because they're personable, sometimes vulnerable, and make viewers feel like they're getting a small glimpse into some of their favorite creators' real lives.
TikToker @porrinate, also known as Adam, told Motherboard, "I think it makes it very personal to the viewer, because the video is through their eyes." Vice noted that Adam has created POV videos and he said he gets his inspiration from seriously relatable sources.
"I took it from my own experience, which was like, I didn't get to eat that much in high school — and if I did, it was from somebody else," he said. "So I would always feel like, people need to be more generous, especially towards those who are really struggling."
While some POV videos may reflect your everyday life, others are more farfetched. ABC outlined that there's a trend for videos to be created from the point of view of historic or literary characters. They may explore fictional scenarios (like a murder) or creators explore what it would be like to be the child of a Greek God (niche). Either way, POV videos don't necessarily require creators to be able to dance or tell great jokes. All the viewer needs is a good imagination and the ability to put themselves in the shoes of just about anyone.
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