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@zillow

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@zillow Help us build the perfect Philly itinerary 🌃 Drop your favorite neighborhood spots ⬇️

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Performance

Views
940.3K
Likes
1.8K
Comments
74
Engagement
0.2%
Outlier
460.7×
Length · 6 Jul 2026
0:08

Video #36128 · One Shot

Food shot with engagement questionfrom @zillow

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Overview

The video shows a close-up shot of a Philly cheesesteak on a griddle being lifted by a spatula, while a text overlay asks viewers for recommendations on which Philadelphia neighborhoods to explore.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Showcase desirable subject
  2. 2Pose contextual question
  3. 3Solicit community expertise

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Related videos

[04]

Classification

Format
Concepts
Location Showcase
Elements
Text OverlayTrending AudioEngagement CTAOverhead Shot

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 65%

PHILLY! which neighborhoods should we explore??

Visual hook · 35%

An extreme close-up, overhead shot of a cheesy, steamy Philly cheesesteak being lifted by a metal spatula from a griddle.

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Hook template

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[CITY NAME]! which [local spots/things] should we explore??

  • — NASHVILLE! which honky-tonks should we hit??
  • — TOKYO! which neighborhoods should we explore??
  • — NEW ORLEANS! which food spots should we visit??

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

An immediate, high-sensory, dynamic close-up of a subject that establishes a strong theme or location without any preamble.

Payoff

The video concludes without a narrative resolution, functionally transferring the 'payoff' to the comment section, where the audience's responses fulfill the prompt.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Contextual Engagement Prompt

Using a highly desirable and context-rich visual to pose a related, open-ended question that solicits community expertise and drives engagement in the comments.

  1. 1

    The Visual Anchor

    A single, continuous shot of a visually appealing subject serves to ground the viewer in a specific context (e.g., a place, a culture, an activity) and generate an immediate emotional or sensory response.

  2. 2

    The Engagement Pivot

    A text overlay introduces a direct, open-ended question that pivots from the specific visual to a broader, related topic, explicitly inviting the audience to contribute their knowledge or opinions.

Themes

  • Local Exploration
  • Community Sourcing
  • Food Culture

Techniques

  • Close-up shot
  • Engagement bait

Trends

  • Asking for recommendations
  • Using iconic food as a hook

Post caption

Help us build the perfect Philly itinerary 🌃 Drop your favorite neighborhood spots ⬇️

Text overlays

  • call-to-action · throughout

    PHILLY! which neighborhoods should we explore??

Transcript

Just want some love. Can you give me give me? I just wanna dance. Can you shimmy shimmy? I just want the dance.

Food shot with engagement question | Viral Hooks