Why it worked
The video uses a highly relatable, listicle-style infographic that encourages viewer engagement by asking for comments on specific points, which helps drive algorithmic reach.
Summary
The video presents a list of reasons why students dislike school, ranked by the percentage of students who hate each aspect. It uses a scrolling infographic format to display these grievances, such as lack of freedom, surprise quizzes, and homework.
Structure
- 1Introduction to the topic of student dislike for school
- 2Scrolling list of grievances with percentages
- 3Call to action to follow the account
Call to action
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On-screen text
Why students hate school
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% STUDENTS 96% HATE
Lack of Freedom
Can't stand up. Can't speak out of turn. It's just not a great time...
% STUDENTS 95% HATE
Surprise Quizzes
And it's always on the classes you don't pay attention in...
% STUDENTS 90% HATE
The Night Before a Big Exam
So much stress and never feeling like you're ready for it...
% STUDENTS 88% HATE
Getting Judged by Grades
It's even worse when the results are put up on display...
% STUDENTS 85% HATE
Pointless Subjects
What do you think was the most useless subject? Let us know in the comments.
% STUDENTS 80% HATE
Studying
The only thing worse than going to class is memorizing it at home...
% STUDENTS 75% HATE
Homework
Like why can't school end at school?
% STUDENTS 74% HATE
Not Enough Holiday
No matter how much holiday you have, it's never enough.
% STUDENTS 74% HATE
Boring Classes
What do you think is the most boring subject? Let us know in the comments.
% STUDENTS 73% HATE
Sitting All Day
The only thing worse would be standing all day...
% STUDENTS 71% HATE
Exams
It's more a memory test than a test of intelligence, sadly.
% STUDENTS 70% HATE
No Toilet Paper
Just always keep tissues in your bag and you're good...
% STUDENTS 68% HATE
Cafeteria Food
They always just feed us a form of cooked potato...
% STUDENTS 60% HATE
Teachers' Pet
No one likes a kiss-up.
% STUDENTS 60% HATE
School Being Mandatory
Unless you're having an operation or dying, they won't let you skip school.
% STUDENTS 57% HATE
Teachers Never Miss a Day
I'm half-convinced that a lot of teachers are robots.
% STUDENTS 56% HATE
Waking Up Early
Are you a morning person?
% STUDENTS 50% HATE
Asking Permission for Everything
When you have to go to the bathroom and the teacher says wait till class ends...
% STUDENTS 48% HATE
The Class Question Master
You know it's a problem when they ask more questions than the teacher...
% STUDENTS 47% HATE
Mean Teachers
I never understood why some teachers felt powerful picking on kids.
% STUDENTS 45% HATE
Uniform
It genuinely serves no purpose. Does it help students learn better or?
% STUDENTS 44% HATE
Fake Rumours
'Oh yeah, Susan made out with a walrus.' Why do people believe this stuff...?
% STUDENTS 44% HATE
When Your Crush Gets a GF/BF
Pain... Just pain.
% STUDENTS 42% HATE
Having to Take the Bus
Public transport is always just so dirty.
% STUDENTS 42% HATE
Seniority
Just because you're older than other students, doesn't mean you get their respect...
% STUDENTS 35% HATE
Not Being Allowed to Eat in Class
Sometimes you just don't have time for breakfast.