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6.2Talking HeadDirect Question hook
Hook
Are you this person's girlfriend?
@ophiranyc
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Why it worked
The comedian uses relatable humor about dating and relationships, combined with a direct and unexpected insult to a specific audience member, creating a memorable and shareable moment.
Summary
The comedian jokes about what qualities she finds attractive in a man, humorously suggesting insecurity and arrogance. She then playfully directs her commentary towards a specific audience member in the crowd.
Structure
- 1Asks audience member if they are the girlfriend of someone present
- 2Jokes about the man's insecurity being an attractive quality
- 3Directs insult at an audience member
- 4Identifies the target of her joke
- 5Makes a sarcastic comment about the timing of the insult
On-screen text
THIS
PERSON'S
GIRLFRIEND?
HOW'S THAT
GOING?
GOOD?
YEAH?
DID YOU SAY
I HOPE SO?
I LOVE YOU,
I LOVE YOU.
YOU KNOW WHAT?
ATTRACTIVE
QUALITY
IN A MAN IS?
INSECURITY.
YEAH.
OH MY GOD,
GO F**K
YOURSELF.
THIS GUY.
THAT'S THE
GUY
RIGHT
THERE.
THAT'S VERY
NICE.
THE
ARROGANT
MEN
TO GO F**K
YOURSELF
AT 6 P.M..
THAT'S REALLY
KIND OF
COMMENT,
BUT... WE'LL
I'M TALKING
TO YOU.
BASEBALL CAP.
ALL RIGHT.
Original caption
When I am asked what qualities do you find attractive in a man - it’s so simple: Insecurity! A man who doesn’t know his worth! A man who is good looking and doesn’t really recognize that! Those rare gems are the ones you want. Happy Valentine’s!
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