Why it worked
The video uses a provocative and relatable analogy ('political cicadas') to discuss a common observation about third-party candidates. The direct questions and energetic delivery likely engage viewers interested in political commentary.
Summary
The video discusses the cyclical nature of political figures like Jill Stein appearing during election seasons, particularly midterms. It questions the Green Party's impact and influence, suggesting they are only active when presidential elections are imminent and disappear when funding is low.
Structure
- 1Political cicadas are back
- 2Jill Stein emerges
- 3Midterms are serious
- 4Green Party's role questioned
- 5Where does Jill Stein's power come from?
- 6Focus on the board, not the noise
Product placement
Dr. Jill Stein (politician, appears, removing her would not change the video)
Sludge (news outlet, appears, removing its tweet would not change the video)
Twitter (social media platform, appears, removing its logo would not change the video)
On-screen text
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WELL
POLITICAL
JILL
popped
GROUND.
HOW
THAT
MIDTERMS,
SERIOUS,
BECAUSE
STEIN
OPERATES
PRESIDENTIAL
CICADA
EVERY
HERE
BUT
MIDTERMS,
GIRL,
EARLY.
BECAUSE
SOMEBODY
USUALLY
UP
PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION
APPEARS
CRITICAL
MIDTERM,
WATCH
WHAT
EFFECT
HAVE.
WHY
PAY
ATTENTION.
PARTY
ENOUGH
DEMOCRATS
SO
UP
AND
ASKING
QUESTIONS,
ONE.
WHERE
JILL
STEIN'S
POLITICAL
POWER
BECAUSE
CANDIDATES
WHEN
UP.
NOTICED
STEIN
FINDING
INTO
BUFFET.
WASHINGTON
CHESS
BOARD,
CANDY
EVERYBODY
MOVING
PIECES
REASON.
GET
THE
NOISE.
THE
DID
JILLY
MIDTERMS?
AND
SERIOUSLY,
CONSIDER
PARTY
BE
PARTY?
ABOUT