Rating Reel
Open by announcing you're rating a category of items, then assign each a score with a quick justification — score variance keeps viewers watching to see the next number.
When
Use this when you have a stack of real examples from your niche (excuses, messages, submissions, takes) and want a repeatable list format where curiosity about the next score drives retention.
Best for
Example opener
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“Rating every excuse my clients gave me for missing deadlines. 'My wifi died' — 7 out of 10, classic, believable. 'My dog ate my laptop' — 2 out of 10, you don't even have a dog. 'I was abducted' — 9 out of 10, I'd hire you just for the story.”
- 01Announce the category being rated in the first line.
- 02Present the first item with a score and a one-line justification.
- 03Vary the scores high and low to create tension about what comes next.
- 04Land on the highest or lowest score as the closing payoff.
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