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@thecheesestoreofbeverlyhills

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@thecheesestoreofbeverlyhills We’ve got all sorts of good stuff here! Red Witch, a swiss alpine cheese which we’ve shown you before but melts great. Then some cheddars from Wisconsin and Iowa, Hooks cheddar and Praire Breeze. Maison Bordier butter, Portuguese olive oil, and more! #cheesestoreofbeverlyhills #cheesestore #beverlyhills #cheesemonger

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Views
4.7M
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268.5K
Comments
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Engagement
5.7%
Outlier
185×
Length · 27 Aug 2026
2:59

Video #40384 · Vlog

First-person cheese shopping experiencefrom @thecheesestoreofbeverlyhills

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Overview

The creator, acting as a cheesemonger, interacts with the viewer (as the customer) at a cheese counter. He first cuts a requested piece of cheese, then offers samples of three other cheeses—a Swiss Alpine, a Wisconsin cheddar, and an Iowan cheddar—describing their characteristics, origins, and potential uses.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Establish expert context
  2. 2Present first curated item
  3. 3Present contrasting item
  4. 4Reveal unique origin story

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Ask an ExpertShowcase
Elements
Text OverlayFirst-Person POV

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

POV: you're here for a cheese haul

Verbal hook · 15%

Three quarters of pound.

Visual hook · 30%

A first-person view of a cheesemonger actively cutting a large wedge of cheese with a knife on a wooden cutting board.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

POV: you're here for a [shopping experience]

  • — POV: you're here for a butcher haul
  • — POV: you're here for a wine haul
  • — POV: you're here for a farmers market haul

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A POV statement that places the viewer directly into an aspirational or satisfying scenario where they are receiving a personalized service from a knowledgeable professional.

Payoff

The payoff is the cumulative feeling of having received a personalized, expert-guided tour, leaving the viewer feeling more knowledgeable, satisfied, and trusting of the expert's authority.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Expert Curation

An expert guides a novice (the viewer) through a curated selection of items within a specific category, revealing unique attributes and origin stories for each to create a sense of personalized discovery.

  1. 1

    The Transaction Opener

    The interaction begins with a standard request or action, grounding the scenario in a relatable context and establishing the expert's role.

  2. 2

    The Expert Recommendation

    The expert introduces the first item, not just as a product, but as a solution or an interesting option, highlighting a key use case and a unique feature.

  3. 3

    The Thematic Grouping

    The expert pivots to a new sub-category, creating a point of comparison and setting up the next items in the sequence.

  4. 4

    The Classic Option

    The expert presents a well-known or traditional version of the item, establishing a baseline of quality and familiarity for the viewer.

  5. 5

    The Unique Origin Story

    The expert presents another item, differentiating it with a compelling or unexpected backstory about its creation, location, or creators, adding a layer of intrigue.

Themes

  • Expertise
  • Customer Service
  • Food Education

Techniques

  • First-Person POV
  • Product Demonstration
  • Direct Address

Trends

  • POV Content

Post caption

We’ve got all sorts of good stuff here! Red Witch, a swiss alpine cheese which we’ve shown you before but melts great. Then some cheddars from Wisconsin and Iowa, Hooks cheddar and Praire Breeze. Maison Bordier butter, Portuguese olive oil, and more! #cheesestoreofbeverlyhills #cheesestore #beverlyhills #cheesemonger

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    POV: you're here for a cheese haul

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    THREE

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    HOW'S

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    LOOK

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    CALLED

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    WITCH

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    SWISS

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    CHEESE

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    MENNONITES

Transcript

Three quarters of pound. How's that look? Alright. Yeah. 72. 73. Actually, this this this might be cool on a burger. Try this. This is called Redwich Swiss Alpine cheese from Switzerland. Swiss Alps. Comes with a paprika rub. Good melter. Has got a lot of flavor too. Got a couple American cheddars tier. One from Wisconsin and one from Iowa. I'll try, try the Wisconsin first. This is hooks five here. Classic cheddar. This is Prairie Breeze, a cheese made in Iowa by Mennonites.

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