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@bad.hambres Introducing… A year ago, we gave Chef LT our beans, tortilla, and cheese. Asked him to make us a salsa verde. He did the rest. It became an absolute fan-favorite collab. Now it’s part of the permanent lineup. We’re calling it the Spicy Verde. And we’re taking it national over the next 6 months. What an insane journey to get here. And all with the most talented, down-to-earth guy we’re lucky enough to call a friend. Huge thanks to our team who rolled every burrito. Now shipping in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. Valley locals, we’re celebrating with free salsa for the rest of the week.

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Chef and burrito company origin storyfrom @bad.hambres

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Overview

A split-screen image tells the origin story of a collaboration between a James Beard nominated chef and a frozen burrito company. The top panel shows the chef, and the bottom panel shows the company's founder, with text overlays explaining their different backgrounds to announce a new product and national expansion.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Introduce the expert partner.
  2. 2Introduce the underdog self.
  3. 3Tease the future outcome.

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Origin Story CarouselBefore/After TransformationSocial Proof Showcase
Elements
Text OverlaySplit Screen

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook

HE WAS A JAMES BEARD NOMINATED CHEF WE WERE A 6-MONTH-OLD FROZEN BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO COMPANY

Verbal hook

Introducing…

Visual hook

A split-screen visual that creates a stark contrast between a high-end chef in a professional kitchen (top) and a startup founder in a food production facility (bottom), immediately creating a narrative and sparking curiosity about their connection.

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Hook template

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They were a [high-status credential]. We were a [humble origin description]. Here's how that changed everything.

  • — They were a Michelin-starred sommelier. We were a two-year-old canned wine brand. Here's how that changed everything.
  • — They were a Harvard-trained architect. We were a garage-based tiny home startup. Here's how that changed everything.
  • — They were a Grammy-nominated producer. We were a self-taught bedroom pop duo. Here's how that changed everything.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

The hook is the stark, simultaneous contrast between two seemingly mismatched identities, presented as a 'before and after' or 'him vs. us' dynamic on a single slide. This visual opposition creates an information gap that the viewer feels compelled to close.

Payoff

The payoff is intentionally withheld from the slide and delivered in the caption. The slide's sole function is to act as a powerful, self-contained hook that drives the audience to read the caption for the full story and resolution.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Unlikely Partnership

Create immediate narrative tension and curiosity by juxtaposing a high-status, established authority with a low-status, relatable protagonist. This status gap generates an implicit question ('How did these two worlds collide?') that compels the audience to seek the story in the caption.

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    The Authority Anchor

    Establish immediate credibility and high stakes by presenting a high-status entity. This is the 'Goliath' figure, defined by their impressive credentials (e.g., 'James Beard Nominated Chef').

  2. 2

    The Relatable Protagonist

    Introduce the narrator/brand as a humble, novice, or underdog figure. This is the 'David' in the story, defined by their modest origins (e.g., '6-month-old frozen burrito company'), making the subsequent success more impressive.

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    The Forward Gaze

    Place a specific, future-oriented detail (like a date or goal) to signal that this unlikely partnership leads to a significant milestone, framing the entire narrative as a success story in the making.

Themes

  • Collaboration
  • Growth
  • From humble beginnings
  • Quality meets accessibility

Techniques

  • Split-screen composition
  • Text overlay storytelling
  • Visual juxtaposition

Trends

  • Origin story marketing
  • Brand collaboration announcement

Post caption

Introducing… A year ago, we gave Chef LT our beans, tortilla, and cheese. Asked him to make us a salsa verde. He did the rest. It became an absolute fan-favorite collab. Now it’s part of the permanent lineup. We’re calling it the Spicy Verde. And we’re taking it national over the next 6 months. What an insane journey to get here. And all with the most talented, down-to-earth guy we’re lucky enough to call a friend. Huge thanks to our team who rolled every burrito. Now shipping in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. Valley locals, we’re celebrating with free salsa for the rest of the week.

Text overlays

  • informational · photo_0

    HE WAS A JAMES BEARD NOMINATED CHEF

  • informational · photo_0

    WE WERE A 6-MONTH-OLD FROZEN BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO COMPANY

  • contextual · photo_0

    MARCH 2025

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