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- Length · 30 May 2026
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Video #31040 · Speaker address
Comedic TED talk on dating profilesfrom @thatzonaguy
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Overview
A creator, posing as a TED Talk speaker, delivers a comedic presentation on the five types of photos men should avoid on their dating app profiles. Using a TV screen as his slide deck and a pointer for emphasis, he lists and explains why men should not use photos holding a fish, with their car, shirtless mirror selfies, pictures with other women, or group photos.
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Simple outline
- 1Establish comedic authority
- 2List common mistakes
- 3Explain the 'why' behind each
- 4Issue a final call to action
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Hook analysis
What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 35%
TODAYS TED TALK:
Verbal hook · 45%
So today we have pictures that should never be on your dating app profile.
Visual hook · 20%
A man sits in an office chair in front of a TV displaying a formal presentation slide, holding a pointer, creating a humorous, low-budget parody of a professional TED Talk.
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Hook template
Steal this for your own video
Today we need to talk about the types of that are your .
- — Today we need to talk about the 5 types of photos that are killing your dating app profile.
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- — Today we need to talk about the 4 types of ingredients that are ruining your home cooking.
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Hook and payoff
The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A direct statement of the video's topic, presented within a humorous, high-status frame (like a 'TED Talk') to establish authority and set a comedic tone.
Payoff
The viewer feels both entertained and educated, having had their own opinions validated or having learned specific, actionable advice, all delivered in a humorous package.
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Narrative framework
The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Comedic Gauntlet
A presenter, framed as a humorous authority, systematically lists and debunks common mistakes within a specific niche, explaining the 'why' behind each failure from an audience's perspective.
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The Thesis Declaration
The presenter clearly states the list's theme and the criteria for judgment (e.g., 'Pictures that should never be on your profile').
- 2
The Classification Gauntlet
A series of numbered items are presented one by one. Each item is a common, relatable mistake within the topic, and is evaluated using a repeating micro-pattern.
- 3
The Summary Judgment & Final Command
After the list is complete, the presenter summarizes the findings and issues a direct, forceful call to action to the viewer to correct their mistakes.
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The Framework Sign-Off
The video concludes by reinforcing the initial comedic frame, creating a memorable closing and encouraging viewers to see it as part of a series.
Themes
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Post caption
Can’t be making them play where’s Waldo . #tedtalk #whereswaldo #theboys #xyzbca
Text overlays
title · beginning
TODAYS TED TALK:
title · beginning
Pictures That Should Never Be On Your Dating App Profile By That Zona Guy
informational · beginning
1. Holding a Fish
informational · middle
2. With your car
informational · middle
3. Shirtless mirror selfie
informational · middle
4. Picture with another woman
informational · end
5. Group photo
Transcript
So today we have pictures that should never be on your dating app profile. Number one, holding a fish good never have a I get it, you like to fish. This should not be on your dating app profile. The ladies don't like it. The ladies just can tell what type of guy you are. As soon as they see it, they're fucking swiping left. You're not even allowing yourself to get any at bats by putting this in there. Get rid of it. Number two, with your car. And now specifically, I'm talking to BMW owners right here here, because for some reason, you guys just love to fucking do this. You'll have a fucking '20 thirteen three forty Tier, and you just have to put it on your dating app profile. The ladies don't care about your car, bro. Number three, shirtless mirror selfies. Leave the shirt leave the mirror selfies entirely for the ladies. You're trying way too hard. The ladies see the ladies are gonna be way more attracted, even if you have a good physique. Get some nice fitting clothing. Give them something to look forward to. Number four, a picture with another woman. This one should be pretty fucking self explanatory, you'd think. But I'm hearing on the streets, I'm hearing worse through the grapevine that people are doing this. I don't even care if it's your sister. They don't know it's your sister. You're just ruining your chances before you even get started. You'd be surprised how many people fucking do this. And number five, a group photo. You good the ladies on hinge trying to play fucking Where's Waldo to figure out which one you are. They don't good time for that. You gotta make it simple and easy for them. This is me. This is what I look like. Cause if they gotta play Where's Waldo? They're just gonna hit x and get out of there. So if you good any of the five of these on your dating app profile currently, fucking get rid of them. Cause you're not helping yourself in any way, shape, or form. Rank for coming by TED Talk today. And I'll see you at the same time again tomorrow.