@ballintogethxr
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@ballintogethxr One thing about @sydjcolson & @tplai55, they’ll always stand on business. (via 9uckles, im_bat_maam, wnbaheaux, zavanchy, livvywritespoetry, dae_thaboss, ESPNFrankie)
@ballintogethxr
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@ballintogethxr One thing about @sydjcolson & @tplai55, they’ll always stand on business. (via 9uckles, im_bat_maam, wnbaheaux, zavanchy, livvywritespoetry, dae_thaboss, ESPNFrankie)
Performance
Video #44299 · Carousel
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This carousel post compiles photos and social media screenshots to celebrate the loyalty and friendship between WNBA players Syd Colson and Theresa Plaisance towards their former teammate A'ja Wilson. The post serves as social proof, showcasing fan appreciation and highlighting the strong bonds within the league.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook
Syd & TP standing 10 toes down behind a’ja !!!!
Verbal hook
One thing about @sydjcolson & @tplai55, they’ll always stand on business.
Visual hook
The first image shows a candid, tense-looking interaction in a crowded basketball arena, creating immediate curiosity about the situation. The subsequent images feature expressive faces, emotional hugs, and direct-to-camera looks that hold the viewer's attention.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
The carousel opens with an 'in the moment' visual of a key event, paired with an overlay that acts as an eyewitness account. This immediately establishes the narrative's central action and frames it as an act of loyalty or principle. (Slide 1)
Payoff
The final slide acts as a 'palette cleanser' by intentionally shifting the tone to something lighthearted, affectionate, and personal. This humanizes the subject beyond the central narrative, leaving the audience with a feeling of warmth and relatability. (Slide 6)
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Character Witness
This framework uses a specific, observable action as a starting point to build a multi-layered case for a person's character. It strategically stacks different forms of social proof—from general appreciation to deep thematic analysis—to create an emotionally resonant portrait, culminating in a humanizing final note.
The Community Chorus
This beat broadens the perspective from the single event to the subject's general reputation by showcasing positive reactions and appreciation from the wider community. It validates the hook's claim and confirms that this behavior is recognized and valued. (Slide 2)
The Emotional Deep-Dive
The narrative intensifies by shifting from general praise to the specific, personal stakes involved. It uses more intimate visuals (e.g., a hug) and text overlays that highlight deep personal bonds and core values (e.g., sisterhood, family), adding emotional weight to the initial action. (Slides 3 & 4)
The Blunt Affirmation
This beat provides a short, powerful, and often colloquial statement that serves as a final, definitive verdict on the subject's character. It cuts through the nuance to deliver a punchy, memorable reinforcement of the central theme. (Slide 5)
One thing about @sydjcolson & @tplai55, they’ll always stand on business. (via 9uckles, im_bat_maam, wnbaheaux, zavanchy, livvywritespoetry, dae_thaboss, ESPNFrankie)
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#21 @9uckles Syd & TP standing 10 toes down behind a’ja !!!!
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I hope Syd and TP know how much we appreciate them. It's not too many like y'all left. Respect.
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we love u down @sydjcolson @tplai55 ❤️❤️
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Syd don’t play about A’ja
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the sisterhood between the aces, syd, and tp will forever run deep. syd might be on the fever team, but she will ALWAYS speak up and shut racism down when it comes to her family. the aces are HER family.
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Syd never did play that shit 🙏🏾
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This matters not but syd colson is such an attractive human