Street Question
Best for: Interviews, comedy, local content
The hook
- Say
- What's the most useless thing you own?
The first 3 seconds
- 0.0sThe best answer you got, already playing.
- 1.5sCut to the question: “What's the most useless thing you own?”
- 2.0sThe next person's answer.
- 3.0sThe viewer stays for the next one.
Why it works
Strangers' answers are unpredictable, and people stay to hear what the next person says.
What you need
- One fun question with no right answer
- A mic (a cheap clip-on works)
- Permission from everyone you post
Step by step
Plan
- Pick a fun question with no right answer.
- Pick a busy, friendly place.
Film
- Ask politely, and get permission to post before you film.
- Use a mic. Street noise ruins interviews.
Edit
- Open with the best answer.
- Cut fast between people, 3–5 seconds each.
Use it in your niche
- MoneyWhat's the best thing you've bought for under $10?
- SchoolWhat's the most useless thing you learned at school?
- FoodWhat's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
Pro tips
- Put captions on every answer. Street audio is hard to hear.
- Being friendly gets better answers.
Avoid
- Filming people who said no, or children without a parent's OK.
- Questions that embarrass people.
