CNE HACK

@erin22xoxo

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CNE (Canadian National Exhibition)

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Why it worked

The video offers practical, actionable tips for saving money at a popular and often expensive event, directly addressing a common pain point for attendees. The "under $30" promise is a strong hook, and the content delivers on it with specific examples of food, games, and rides.

Summary

Two friends share tips and tricks for enjoying the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on a budget, aiming to spend under $30 per person. They cover free entry hacks, affordable food options like deep-fried pizza, and budget-friendly games and rides.

Structure

1Introduction to CNE budget hack
2Free entry and free candy giveaway
3Affordable deep-fried pizza
4Budget-friendly games and rides

Original caption

CNE HACK: FREE ENTRY We all know Toronto is so expensive so for this episode we are showing you how to MASTER the CNE with only $30, ticket included!!! ** this is a repost from a vid I made last year so prices may vary a little and food selection as well but you get the gist of what to do to make it under $30 ** Have you gone to the CNE yet / are you planning on going?! #letsgototheex #todotoronto #thingstodointoronto #carnivalrides #torontoactivities

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Product placement

CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) - an event that provides entertainment, food, and games. It ACTS as the venue for the video's activities. Removing it would change the video's entire context. Doritos - a brand of tortilla chips used as a coating for deep-fried pizza. It APPEARS as an ingredient on the menu and packaging. Removing it would change the visual context of the food item. Pizza Pizza - a restaurant chain that sells pizza. It ACTS as the vendor for the deep-fried pizza. Removing it would change the context of the food purchase. Nerds Gummy Clusters - a brand of candy. It APPEARS as a product being given away for free. Removing it would change the context of the free giveaway. Citizen - a brand of receipt printer. It APPEARS as the printer used to print a ticket. Removing it would change the visual context of the ticket printing process. North American Midway Entertainment - a company that provides carnival rides and games. It ACTS as the operator of the games and rides. Removing it would change the context of the activities. Candy time - a brand that sells cotton candy and slushies. It ACTS as the vendor for the slushie. Removing it would change the context of the drink purchase. Caf-Eh - a brand that sells watermelon gummy ice cream. It ACTS as the vendor for the ice cream. Removing it would change the context of the ice cream purchase. AVSA - appears to be a logo or brand name on a building in the background. It merely APPEARS. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

CNE HACK Ticket, food, drinks, & games for under $30 SEVEN BUDGET 30 $30 OFF Entry - free THE BUY TICKET 11 BEFORE FULL TICKET THEY'RE NERDS IS FRIED 11 12:55 TO YOU WE'RE GAME SMALL BEST SPENT THERE'S ICONIC COST PERSON IT'S QUICK A DOLLAR FEEL ONE THOUGH PRICE WATERMELON CREAM WAS AND FUN OF TWO BOWLER DEFINITELY THE GRAND WHICH $29.77

Transcript

We all know Toronto is so expensive so for this episode we are showing you how to MASTER the CNE with only $30, ticket included!!! It's part 7 of our Besties on a Budget series where we show you 30 activities under $30. To start off here's a hack to get into the CNE for free. You can buy the Excel lunch ticket between 11 and 1 and leave before 2pm on weekdays. Refund issued at the service entrance gate if you leave by 2pm. They're giving away free Nerds clusters at the entrance. The best bang for your buck is the Pizza Pizza deep fried pizza on a stick for $11.11 each. After tax $12.55. If you're going to the CNE I know you want to play some games so we're going to play some games. Ring Toss: $5 The best value for the time spent playing there's nothing more iconic than the sky ride. Skyline ride: $10/person It's a quick little splurge. Slushy: $6 I feel like if you're going to the CNE you have to get one wacky food even though it's a little more pricey. This is a watermelon gummy ice cream though. Honestly the ice cream was very refreshing and to have a gummy cone it was just super fun. Of the two bowler which is definitely the cheapest game at the CNE. Total: $29.77/person