Wait, did you see that glitch?

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🎯 Hook

A sudden interruption that forces the brain to re-check what it saw.

⚡ First 3 seconds

  • Unexpected visual change triggers attention reset.
  • Question format invites instant engagement.
  • High contrast moment within the first second.

💡 Why it worked

  • Novelty effect: the brain prioritises anomalies.
  • Questions increase watch time because viewers seek resolution.
  • Interrupts autopilot scrolling behaviour.

🔁 How to reuse

  • 1.Add a deliberate 'wait' moment early (cut, zoom, glitch, hard stop).
  • 2.Ask a short question that implies you missed something.
  • 3.Resolve the question quickly to avoid frustration.