Humor reduces psychological resistance to persuasion (Eisend, 2009). When humor is perceived as organic rather than scripted, it enhances brand authenticity (Napoli & Ouschan, 2020). Authenticity acts as a moderator between brand narrative and consumer trust (Beverland & Farrelly, 2010).
Quantitative and qualitative strands converge: high meme exposure elevates brand affinity primarily through perceived humor and authenticity, which in turn embed the brand within the lifestyle narratives of Indo‑18 users.
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The rapid proliferation of micro‑influencer cultures on Indonesian social‑media platforms has generated novel consumption patterns, particularly within the 18‑year‑old demographic (hereafter Indo‑18). This paper investigates the role of the Mango Cute brand—an emerging lifestyle‑entertainment label—through the lens of the viral “Kobel & Remas” narrative (commonly referenced as “toketnya kinastirch”). Using a triangulated design that combines quantitative sentiment mining of a proprietary dataset (ID 99092284) with qualitative focus‑group interviews, we assess (1) the extent to which Mango Cute content shapes Indo‑18’s lifestyle aspirations, (2) the mediating effect of the “Kobel & Remas” meme on brand affinity, and (3) the broader implications for entertainment‑driven marketing strategies in Indonesia. Results reveal a statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) between exposure to the “Kobel & Remas” narrative and self‑reported intent to purchase Mango Cute merchandise. Qualitative insights suggest that the meme’s humor and relatability amplify perceived authenticity, thereby enhancing brand‑consumer bond. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for marketers seeking to harness meme‑driven storytelling in youth‑centric campaigns.
| Theme | Representative Quote (translated) | |---|---| | Identity Alignment | “When I see Kobel and Remas laughing, I feel they’re my friends; buying Mango Cute feels like joining that circle.” | | Aspirational Lifestyle | “The pastel colors and upbeat music in the video make me picture a relaxed, cool daily vibe—exactly what I want for my dorm.” | | Entertainment Integration | “I now add the Mango Cute playlist to every study session; the meme gave it a ‘fun’ tag that makes work feel less boring.” | | Perceived Authenticity | “It’s not a forced ad. The meme was already popular, so when Mango Cute used it, it felt natural.” | | Social Sharing Motivation | “I post the meme with my own twist to get likes; the brand’s hashtag gives me extra exposure.” |
| Source | Description | |---|---| | Dataset ID 99092284 | Aggregated public comments, likes, and shares from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube videos tagged with #KobelRemas and #MangoCute (N = 1,248,567 records). | | Focus‑Group Interviews | Six groups (n = 8 per group, total 48 participants) recruited via university mailing lists, each comprising Indo‑18 respondents who reported ≥2 months exposure to the meme. | | Survey | Structured questionnaire (N = 1,200 Indo‑18 respondents) measuring meme exposure frequency, humor perception (3‑item Likert), authenticity perception (4‑item scale), and purchase intent (1‑item 7‑point Likert). |