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@alliedition

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@alliedition Part 2. Let me know your vote below ⬇️ . . . #nycapartment #nyc #apartmentmakeover #citylife

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Engagement
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Video #18662 · Graphic Yap

Creator asks audience for renovation advicefrom @alliedition

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Overview

The creator responds to negative audience feedback about her recent kitchen renovation attempt. She explains her original plan, shows screenshots of the critical comments, and presents several new peel-and-stick tile options, asking viewers to vote in the comments on which one she should use to finish the project.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State problem & public failure
  2. 2Justify the attempted change
  3. 3Present new options for vote
  4. 4Promise a results reveal

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Q&A ResponseJourney Documentation
Elements
Social Proof ScreenshotB-Roll CutawayImage OverlayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 25%

I just moved

Verbal hook · 60%

I just moved to New York City and the Internet told me that I made my ugly kitchen even uglier.

Visual hook · 15%

A wide, fish-eye lens shot of the creator standing in her kitchen with arms outstretched, creating an unusual and engaging perspective. The bright blue patterned backsplash immediately draws the eye.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

I just [made a change] and the Internet told me I made it even [worse].

  • — I just reorganized my budget and the Internet told me I made it even worse.
  • — I just redesigned my bakery logo and the Internet told me I made it even worse.
  • — I just changed my workout routine and the Internet told me I made it even worse.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A vulnerable confession of a recent, publicly criticized failure, immediately establishing a relatable conflict.

Payoff

The payoff is an 'Open Loop.' Explicitly state that the final decision will be based on the audience's votes and will be revealed in a subsequent piece of content, incentivizing follows and return viewership.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Community Mandate

Frame a personal project or decision as a response to public feedback, then empower the audience to determine the final outcome, creating an interactive two-part series.

  1. 1

    The Opening Confession

    State a relatable goal (e.g., a new project) and immediately admit that the first attempt was judged a failure by others, showing vulnerability and referencing social proof.

  2. 2

    The Backstory & Concession

    Detail the original plan and explain why you pivoted based on the feedback received, which validates the audience's influence and builds a collaborative rapport.

  3. 3

    The Strategic Pivot

    Introduce new potential solutions as a direct response to the initial failure, demonstrating proactivity and a commitment to finding the 'right' answer.

  4. 4

    The Contrarian Reveal

    Briefly defend or admit a fondness for the 'failed' attempt, adding a layer of personal complexity and showing authentic internal conflict between personal taste and public opinion.

  5. 5

    The 'Lesser of Two Evils' Justification

    Provide context that proves the original situation was untenable, justifying why any action was necessary, even a flawed one. This builds empathy and reframes the initial failure.

  6. 6

    The Interactive Mandate

    Present a clear, numbered list of final options and explicitly ask the audience to vote in the comments, transferring the decision-making power to them and creating a strong call to engage.

Themes

  • Community feedback
  • Home improvement
  • Decision making
  • Renter-friendly upgrades

Techniques

  • Audience engagement
  • Storytelling
  • Call-to-action

Trends

  • Apartment makeover series
  • Crowdsourcing decisions

Post caption

Part 2. Let me know your vote below ⬇️ . . . #nycapartment #nyc #apartmentmakeover #citylife

Text overlays

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    I just moved

  • contextual · beginning

    vannieliz1003: it's all ugly

  • contextual · beginning

    cindydixonbrewer: Terrible 😂

  • contextual · beginning

    lindahanley76: No please stop ! Do not go forward

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Transcript

Just moved to New York Tier, and the Internet told me that I made my ugly vision even uglier. I was originally planning on doing this blue backsplash with a peel and stick granite countertop, but everybody told me if I want my deposit back that that's a terrible idea. So instead, I bought some alternate backsplash slash options that might go with this countertop. Although I feel like you guys should know that the blue has really grown on me. I never finished it as you can see because you all told me it was hideous and I should stop. So I was waiting until I got other options in the mail. And I have to say, now that I've had it here even unfinished for a few weeks, I I like it. And it has to be said that leaving the tiles as they were was not an option. As you can clearly see, they are so mix matched and it was driving me crazy. So I'm gonna let you guys vote in the comments on which backsplash I should pick and then I'll make a video with the final results.

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