Below are some common clickbait examples:
1. Shocking/ amazing/ unbelievable results
This
type of clickbait headlines work in two parts. The first part explains
the plot which is usually very catchy. The second part says that there
is more to the plot and that the outcome is quite astonishing. The bait
lies in the second part because it challenges our imagination power by
using the phrases like: ‘…You won’t believe…’, ‘…shocking result’, ‘…too
good to be true’ etc.
2. Mysterious stories
They are the most common ones. They make the readers get interested in someone else’s life but, in a very convincing manner.
3. Instances of people’s stupidity on social media
We
all like making fun of other people. It makes us feel superior and
intelligent. Posts like this always get a lot of views and truth be
told, they are actually fun to read!
4. A challenge to your IQ
Honestly,
I have been fooled by this type of clickbait not once, not twice but
many times. But, who is to blame?…some of these questions are
interesting to solve, whereas, most of them are simple 3rd grade
mathematics.
5. ‘Tricky’ stuffs
They use the term ‘simple tricks’ to attract more viewers.
I mean…Come on!!!
6. The fear inducing stuff
They
are as manipulative as the number 2, but they use the ‘fear’ element
and this type of clickbait is targeted towards a specific group of
people.
Clickbait is really a new way for merchants or other companies to earn money. Sometimes if we click into the advertisements, some companies can even get extra profits by our click. But when we click the webpages on the Internet, we should be careful some bad virus that may damage our computer.
回覆刪除Aww so that's the word- Clickbait! Nowadays Clickbaits are all over social media and news title. However, sometimes we would still fall for those exaggerating titles and can't help but click in to learn more. I think that's all because of the information booming while everyone are eager to let their ideas, whether it's stupid or not, been seen by others.
回覆刪除This is the first time that I heard this term- clickbait. I think this is really a smart way to trick people into reading the article. To be honest with you, I’ve been tricked for several times. Btw, does copying words from Wikipedia be counted as a way of cheating XDDD?
回覆刪除Clickbaits are all over FB and content farm. People might know that the websites are just full of trash information with a shocking title, but most of them will still click in due to curiosity. It's ok to read these articles, but some people (especially the elders) even share it to friends, and that would be annoying. Though I really hate clickbait, it probably will exist for years in the future.
回覆刪除Clickbait is a new modern term for me. And like everyone had said, clickbaits are everywhere on the Internet, magazines and news. I think those shocking and exaggerating head tittles give rise to irritation. Readers might be curious of those clickbaits and give increase to the view counts, but they will just feel being cheated and angry when they found out those are all traps.
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