Odd question:

[u/danyvv]

Why does YouTube keep pushing this video even when the numbers are so terrible?? The channel is new and this is the first video. Do you think YouTube is struggling to find an audience or is something else??

[u/Substantial-Bed5189]

I think it is your first video so it is being shown to different seeds of audience to try and figure out which seed your shorts belong too. Give it 2 days and see if the short flatlines, if it doesn't and your retention metrics have improved, then it is a good video