Why it worked
The creator taps into a common, relatable experience of unexpected content in public spaces, specifically libraries, and uses a well-known, albeit dark, historical figure to create a humorous and slightly unsettling juxtaposition.
Summary
The creator expresses surprise at finding a children's book about Lizzie Borden in the kids' section of a library. They find it interesting and a bit shocking that such a topic is presented to young readers.
Structure
- 1Discovering the book in the children's section
- 2Expressing surprise and relating it to being a horror reader
- 3Commenting on the book's suitability for children
- 4Showing the book's details and expressing shock
Product placement
Who Was Lizzie Borden? (book): This book is a children's biography about Lizzie Borden. It is shown and discussed. Removing it would change the video. Penguin Workshop (publisher): This is the publisher of the book. It appears on the book's cover and spine. Removing it would not change the video. WHO HQ (series): This is the series the book belongs to. It appears on the book's cover and spine. Removing it would not change the video. Brevard County Libraries (library): This is the library where the book was found. It appears on a sticker on the book. Removing it would not change the video. Linktr.ee/keepreadingbooks321 (link aggregator): This is the creator's bio link, which is a link aggregator. It is not directly interacted with in the video. Removing it would not change the video.
On-screen text
Who Was Lizzie Borden?
I did not expect Lizzie Borden in the kids' section...