Exploring the range of vines that are popular has show some interesting results. There are a few key styles, techniques or subject that are present amongst the best vines. Below are some examples of these vines.
Comedy -
Some of the most successful vines are funny in some way. If a vine makes someone laugh there is a good chance they will share it with someone else. This can cause a change reaction with vines that are generally funny to most people.
Skill -
Some popular vines show great skill. This can be the subject of the vine, or the vine itself. For example a vine of someone doing a magic trick, or a magic trick made using vine.
Drame/story -
Some vines create a story that is often developed over a selection of vines. These micro stories leave lots of room for the viewer to expand and develop there own stories.
Animals -
Common to all area's of the internet videos of cats are always present. There's not much else to it, just videos of cats.
However the main objective isn't to create a successful vine in terms of view, likes and re-vines. Instead the main idea is to explore the possibilities and to try and be creative within a strong constraint.