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Why it worked

The video leverages a popular game mechanic (the "Wavelength" board game) and relatable content (discussing common names and their perceived racial associations) to create engagement. The interactive element of asking viewers to comment with their own experiences further drives participation.

Summary

Two people play a game where they spin a wheel to determine if a name is more associated with "black name" or "white name." They discuss the names Alex and Shawn/Sean, with the wheel landing in the middle for both.

Structure

1Introduce the game and the wheel
2Spin for the name Alex
3Discuss and spin for the name Shawn/Sean
4Call to action for viewers to comment

Call to action

Let us know in the comments

On-screen text

ALEX SHAWN / SEAN

Transcript

black name white name I'm gonna say the name Alex Alex Hmm Alex like A L E X A L E X pretty simple standard name I'm gonna go a little bit more towards the white side I can't say I've met any black Alex's I think I'm good Wow Alex centered Alex centered I don't know I feel like that's a pretty middle between white and black name Have you ever met a black Alex? I have not but online yes If you're a black Alex let us know in the comments Shawn / Sean I'm gonna go with Shawn Shawn How do you spell that? Um I can't answer Just Shawn in general Shawn Kington, Shawn Michaels, Shawn I don't know I'm gonna say it's more black though For sure Shawn is more on the black side Nothing crazy Middle Middle That was so great I thought Shawn was so good Black Shawn's usually like S E A N S E A N That's why I said in general Yeah That makes sense If you're a Shawn or Alex let us know in the comments

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What do you think of these names?? 🤔 #GameNight #boardgames #wavelength #challenge This game night game is called wavelength! It’s a fun game night idea! ❤️