@the_patrick_susmilch
Instagram · One Shot
@the_patrick_susmilch Feeding a cat who does not know me
@the_patrick_susmilch
Instagram · One Shot
@the_patrick_susmilch Feeding a cat who does not know me
Performance
Video #39170 · One Shot
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The creator opens a door to their friend's home and spots the cat, who has never met them, hiding behind furniture. They speak to the cat in a gentle, reassuring voice, calling it cute and promising to feed it and become best friends, while the camera zooms in on the cat's surprised and cautious expression.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 60%
Feeding my friend's cat who has never met me
Verbal hook · 10%
I'm sorry bad.
Visual hook · 30%
A tabby cat cautiously peeking from behind a piece of furniture, with wide, alert eyes looking directly at the camera.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A text overlay establishes a relatable scenario involving a first-time encounter with a wary subject, creating immediate, low-stakes suspense about the interaction's outcome.
Payoff
A final close-up on the subject's face as the 'Friendship Contract' is proposed, allowing the viewer to project their own hopeful interpretation onto the subject's reaction and resolving the initial tension.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Stranger's Olive Branch
A narrative structure where a protagonist enters an unknown subject's territory, de-escalates initial tension through gentle communication, and proposes a mutually beneficial relationship as the resolution.
The Intrusion & Apology
The narrator enters the subject's space and immediately verbalizes an apology, acknowledging the subject's potential fear and establishing a non-threatening posture.
The Charm Offensive
The narrator shifts from apology to affirmation, offering a compliment to the subject in an attempt to build rapport and further disarm them.
The Declaration of Purpose
The narrator clearly states their beneficial reason for being present, directly addressing the subject's unasked question of 'Why are you here?' with a positive answer.
The Friendship Contract
The narrator frames the beneficial action as a transaction that will lead to a positive future relationship, creating a satisfying and optimistic narrative conclusion.
Feeding a cat who does not know me
title · beginning
Feeding my friend's cat who has never met me
contextual · middle
I'm sorry, buddy
contextual · middle
You're a little cutie
contextual · middle
I'm going to feed you
contextual · end
going to be best friends
I'm sorry bad. You're cute. You're a little cutie. I'm gonna feed you. I'm gonna feed you and then we're gonna be best friends.