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@shaneohgolfs This is absolutely pitiful. Time and time again when incredible golf is being played we are stuck watching it on half of the screen because of commercials. What a JOKE

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150.5K
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5.9K
Comments
250
Engagement
4.1%
Outlier
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Length · 24 Sept 2026
1:23

Video #43613 · Greenscreen Talking Head

Golf broadcast commercial rantfrom @shaneohgolfs

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Overview

The creator delivers a critical review of the Presidents Cup golf tournament broadcast, arguing it's the worst ever due to an excessive number of commercials. He supports his claim with a statistic about commercial time, criticizes the 'play-through' ad format, and shows a clip of a great shot that was missed on the live broadcast. He contrasts the poor viewing experience with the exciting on-site atmosphere and player matchups, concluding by asking his audience for their thoughts on the frustrating broadcast.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State extreme, relatable problem
  2. 2Provide data-driven proof
  3. 3Show a missed-moment example
  4. 4Dismiss counter-arguments
  5. 5Ask for community agreement

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
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Elements
B-Roll CutawayGraphic OverlayPicture-in-PictureGreen Screen CompositeVoiceoverText OverlayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 48%

This is REALLY bad...

Verbal hook · 52%

This is without a shadow of a doubt the worst broadcast of any golf event of all time.

Visual hook

The creator is composited in the foreground over a wide shot of a packed golf tournament, immediately establishing him as a commentator on the event.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A Hyperbolic Thesis Statement. An extreme, declarative judgment that immediately establishes a strong, controversial opinion and promises a justification.

Payoff

The Community Consensus Call. Instead of a firm conclusion, the video ends by inviting the audience to share their own opinions and validate the creator's argument, transforming a monologue into a dialogue and driving engagement.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Shared Grievance Argument

To validate a common audience frustration by building a multi-layered, evidence-based case against a specific entity or problem, culminating in a call for community consensus.

  1. 1

    The Stakes Setter

    Establishes why the central problem is so significant by highlighting the positive aspects that are being undermined. This creates a sense of loss or squandered potential.

  2. 2

    The Quantitative Proof

    Presents a hard statistic or data point to lend objective credibility to the initial emotional claim.

  3. 3

    The Qualitative Annoyance

    Describes the subjective, frustrating user experience, making the problem more personal and relatable to the audience.

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    The 'Missed Moment' Evidence

    Provides a specific, tangible example of the negative consequence of the problem, often using visual proof to evoke an emotional response.

  5. 5

    The Counter-Argument Rebuttal

    Proactively addresses and dismisses a potential counter-argument, strengthening the main thesis by eliminating alternative explanations.

  6. 6

    The Thesis Restatement

    Repeats the core argument for emphasis and to summarize the case before the final call to action.

Themes

  • Media criticism
  • Fan experience
  • Commercialization of sports

Techniques

  • Picture-in-picture
  • Using statistics as evidence
  • Showcasing user-generated content (tweet)

Post caption

This is absolutely pitiful. Time and time again when incredible golf is being played we are stuck watching it on half of the screen because of commercials. What a JOKE

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    This is REALLY bad...

  • contextual · beginning

    THIS IS, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE WORST BROADCAST OF ANY GOLF EVENT OF ALL TIME.

  • informational · middle

    Over the first 60 minutes of competition today at the Presidents Cup, there were 15 minutes, 45 seconds of commercials on Golf Channel.

  • contextual · middle

    ON THE RIGHT,

  • contextual · middle

    OB ON THE LEFT

  • contextual · middle

    CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?

  • contextual · middle

    NO. SITTING ON THE FENCE TODAY,

  • contextual · middle

    BELIEVE THAT?

Transcript

This is without a shadow of a doubt tier worst broadcast of any golf event of all time. Let's talk about it. And we've got some incredible matchups and great golf being played. We've currently got Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns tied with Min Woo Lee and Sungjae I'm. But we can't watch any golf because every other shot, there's a commercial being played. Look at this statistic. Over the first sixty minutes at the Presidents Cup, there were fifteen minutes and forty five seconds of commercials. And as this has progressed, it's gotten even worse because we're getting all of these playthrough commercials where we get to watch a little tiny section of golf as we listen to a craft mac and cheese commercial. Rank worst section of golf as we listen to a craft mac and cheese commercial. And most people didn't even get to see the best shot of the tournament so far because of a commercial. Take a second and watch this. Void Debunkers on the right, OB on the left. Rank you believe that? No sitting on the fence today, Terry. Can you believe that? And a lot of people are upset that this president's cup doesn't have the juice of the Ryder Cup, but the crowd has been absolutely fantastic. And it was loud as could be after the young gun Jackson Koivin hit the first tee shot straight down the middle of the fairway. And as I said earlier, we really do have some incredible matchups and pairings. But I swear, every other shot, we've got commercials. And we understand that these broadcasts have to make money and show commercials. But this is without a shadow of a doubt the worst broadcast I've ever seen. But also, if you wanna stay up to date on everything happening at the Presidents Cup, follow for more. But I would love to hear your thoughts on this broadcast because I think it is driving all of us nuts.

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