Engagement farming post that works
THREE words https://t.co/OLrJP7PuMN
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This post nails what marketers crave: simplicity that sparks emotion. Just a pencil. Just three words. But it triggers massive engagement.
Why It Works
Constraints breed creativity – three words make the brain work harder, which pulls people in.
Emotional hook – sadness is universal; everyone feels something immediately.
Open-ended prompt – invites participation and imagination.
Visual minimalism – the black background and single pencil focus your attention.
Real Life Examples
Six-word stories like “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”
Wordle’s daily challenge – constraint + creativity = obsession.
Reddit’s “Explain a movie badly” threads – simple setup, mass replies.
Creative Variations
Hand-drawn pen style
Classic 1950s print ad
Futuristic style
Funny style
Annotated sketchbook style
Eye-tracking heatmap