Stop Doing X hook examples

Sets up a common belief or standard advice to overturn it — "stop doing X", "actually it's the opposite".

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  1. Should she have taken the $100? Excuse me, hi. What is the hair color you would never ever get? Red.

    Views
    24.2M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Should she have taken the $100? Excuse me, hi. What is the hair color you would never ever get? Red.”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Authority
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:36
    24.2M views0:36
    Series · 1 of 6
  2. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    IT STILL WON'T BE ENOUGH. LOOK AT YOU, YOU RAN AFTER THE MONEY

    Views
    1.6M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “IT STILL WON'T BE ENOUGH. LOOK AT YOU, YOU RAN AFTER THE MONEY”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Lifestyle & Culture → Event
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    2:32 · 2 cuts
    1.6M views2:32
  3. Sacky, you want to see the sandwich that was voted best in New Jersey?

    Views
    2.2M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Sacky, you want to see the sandwich that was voted best in New Jersey?”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    2:28
    2.2M views2:28
  4. What is MONTE Texture Tool?

    Views
    2.6M · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What is MONTE Texture Tool?”
    Goal
    Authority
    Length
    0:44
    2.6M views0:44
  5. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    Hey, stop scrolling. Do you ever feel like you don't know what you're doing in life?

    Views
    78.9K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Hey, stop scrolling. Do you ever feel like you don't know what you're doing in life?”
    Goal
    Value + Hard Promotion
    Length
    0:38 · 1 cut
    78.9K views0:38
  6. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    SOMETIMES WE GET ALL KINDS OF STRANGE IDEAS OF WHAT CONSTITUTES HOLINESS

    Views
    17.3K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “SOMETIMES WE GET ALL KINDS OF STRANGE IDEAS OF WHAT CONSTITUTES HOLINESS”
    Goal
    Value + Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:01 · 12 cuts
    17.3K views1:01
  7. WHAT IS HORRIBLE FOR YOUR HAIR USING HEAT OVER 350

    Views
    846.3K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “WHAT IS HORRIBLE FOR YOUR HAIR USING HEAT OVER 350”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Authority
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:02
    846.3K views1:02
  8. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    "Did you take an extra snack?" (note: ASR transcript instead reads "Do you touch my drum set?

    Views
    32.2K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “"Did you take an extra snack?" (note: ASR transcript instead reads "Do you touch my drum set?”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign + Lifestyle & Culture
    Length
    0:09 · 3 cuts
    32.2K views0:09
  9. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    What's your controversial take on breakfast? I think sweet cream cheese on a salty

    Views
    475.5K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What's your controversial take on breakfast? I think sweet cream cheese on a salty”
    Goal
    Authority
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:37 · 10 cuts
    475.5K views0:37
    Series · 9 of 16
  10. Did Nothing Get Lazy Shipping Accessories?!

    Views
    451.2K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Did Nothing Get Lazy Shipping Accessories?!”
    Goal
    Lifestyle & Culture + Authority
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:21
    451.2K views0:21
  11. Joe you know what I hate? I hate when they put the sauce on the pizza

    Views
    3.6M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Joe you know what I hate? I hate when they put the sauce on the pizza”
    Goal
    Authority
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    2:05
    3.6M views2:05
  12. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    Think the skier just uses your arm muscles? Think again.

    Views
    2.3K · as of Oct 19, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Think the skier just uses your arm muscles? Think again.”
    Goal
    Value + Hard Promotion + Authority → Class or Service
    Ask
    Do It Now
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:30 · 5 cuts
    2.3K views0:30
  13. how did I not know perfect ted have 7 different matcha flavours ?!

    Views
    40 · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “how did I not know perfect ted have 7 different matcha flavours ?!”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion
    Ask
    Do It Now
    Length
    0:17
    40 views0:17
  14. If you saw this Instagram profile, would you stay?

    Views
    4K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “If you saw this Instagram profile, would you stay?”
    Goal
    Value + Off-Platform Traffic
    Ask
    Watch Next
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:12
    4K views1:12
  15. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    The most misunderstood drink on the menu is a skinny latte. Skinny.

    Views
    4.9K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “The most misunderstood drink on the menu is a skinny latte. Skinny.”
    Goal
    Value + Authority
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:25 · 13 cuts
    4.9K views0:25
    Series · 2 of 10
  16. this is a nail truth gel doesn't ruin your nails

    Views
    3.2K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “this is a nail truth gel doesn't ruin your nails”
    Goal
    Value + Hard Promotion
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:29
    3.2K views0:29
  17. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    Is God God or is the state God? Mm-hmm.

    Views
    1.1K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Is God God or is the state God? Mm-hmm.”
    Goal
    Value + Off-Platform Traffic + Series Retention
    Length
    0:23 · 0 cuts
    1.1K views0:23
  18. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    God loves humble learners, not closed minds. · Can I tell you, God is not too interested in revealing truth

    Views
    1.2K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “God loves humble learners, not closed minds. · Can I tell you, God is not too interested in revealing truth”
    Goal
    Value + Authority
    Length
    0:49 · 0 cuts
    1.2K views0:49
  19. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    What the heck are you doing? I'm making coffee. With...

    Views
    1.8K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What the heck are you doing? I'm making coffee. With...”
    Goal
    Value → App
    Ask
    Link
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:31 · 16 cuts
    1.8K views0:31
  20. Hey Toni! Can you make pumpkin spice Filipino?

    Views
    23.3K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Hey Toni! Can you make pumpkin spice Filipino?”
    Goal
    Lifestyle & Culture + Series Retention
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:02
    23.3K views1:02
  21. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    So you are not a Christian because you're...

    Views
    1K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “So you are not a Christian because you're...”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Off-Platform Traffic + Brand Seeding
    Length
    1:02 · 0 cuts
    1K views1:02
    Series · 179 of 256
  22. How much do you guys think these scissors cost right here?

    Views
    1.3K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “How much do you guys think these scissors cost right here?”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign + Brand Seeding
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:43
    1.3K views0:43
  23. We're doing a fast round, so let's say, TikTok? Underrated.

    Views
    1.1K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “We're doing a fast round, so let's say, TikTok? Underrated.”
    Goal
    Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:41
    1.1K views0:41
    Series · 16 of 16
  24. Is MONTE Lying? How far would you go to prove you're telling the truth?

    Views
    1.9M · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Is MONTE Lying? How far would you go to prove you're telling the truth?”
    Goal
    Value
    Length
    0:46
    1.9M views0:46
  25. What damages your hair without you realizing?

    Views
    767.2K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What damages your hair without you realizing?”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Authority
    Ask
    Link
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:00
    767.2K views1:00
  26. Could you guess the weight of our Italian👀

    Views
    307.4K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Could you guess the weight of our Italian👀”
    Goal
    Value + Hard Promotion
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    2:30
    307.4K views2:30
  27. I think it's kind of ugly. Really?! Yeah...

    Views
    399K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “I think it's kind of ugly. Really?! Yeah...”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:24
    399K views0:24
  28. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    CAN I BORROW YOUR BIRTHDAY FOR TONIGHT?

    Views
    62.5K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “CAN I BORROW YOUR BIRTHDAY FOR TONIGHT?”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion + Brand Seeding
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    2:24 · 1 cut
    62.5K views2:24
  29. Tony, what happened to the corner over here?

    Views
    3.2M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Tony, what happened to the corner over here?”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:22
    3.2M views0:22
  30. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    Let's test our new spring drinks (but only one of them is making the menu)

    Views
    151.5K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Let's test our new spring drinks (but only one of them is making the menu)”
    Goal
    Series Retention
    Ask
    Comment
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    1:05 · 32 cuts
    151.5K views1:05
    Series · 2 of 5
  31. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    WHO'S SOMEONE AT OUR CHURCH THAT'S A LEADER THAT WOULD NOT BE ON YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST?

    Views
    7.8K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “WHO'S SOMEONE AT OUR CHURCH THAT'S A LEADER THAT WOULD NOT BE ON YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST?”
    Goal
    Lifestyle & Culture + Authority
    Length
    0:32 · 13 cuts
    7.8K views0:32
  32. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    How can I allow the aftershock of the resurrection to really change

    Views
    1.9K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “How can I allow the aftershock of the resurrection to really change”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign + Authority
    Length
    1:22 · 6 cuts
    1.9K views1:22
  33. this is a nail truth most people get wrong

    Views
    2.9K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “this is a nail truth most people get wrong”
    Goal
    Value + Hard Promotion
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:30
    2.9K views0:30
  34. I asked marketers what they would do if AI takes over the world.

    Views
    1.1K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “I asked marketers what they would do if AI takes over the world.”
    Goal
    Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    1:00
    1.1K views1:00
    Series · 2 of 9
  35. Who said you can't get Brooklyn pizza out in Jersey right

    Views
    2.8M · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Who said you can't get Brooklyn pizza out in Jersey right”
    Goal
    Value + Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:59
    2.8M views0:59
  36. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    What's your controversial take on coffee?

    Views
    149.3K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What's your controversial take on coffee?”
    Goal
    Value + Lifestyle & Culture
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:35 · 17 cuts
    149.3K views0:35
    Series · 2 of 5
  37. ONE PERSON ATTEMPTS TO EAT A FAMILY MEAL THAT FEEDS 6 PEOPLE.. DOES HE DO IT?!

    Views
    92.2K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “ONE PERSON ATTEMPTS TO EAT A FAMILY MEAL THAT FEEDS 6 PEOPLE.. DOES HE DO IT?!”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign
    Length
    2:30
    92.2K views2:30
  38. IS MONTE LYING? So if Monte is Europe's fastest growing hair brand, why is it not available in America?

    Views
    54.2K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “IS MONTE LYING? So if Monte is Europe's fastest growing hair brand, why is it not available in America?”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion
    Ask
    Link
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:44
    54.2K views0:44
  39. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    What's the most caffeinated but actually good drink you can make for me?

    Views
    95K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What's the most caffeinated but actually good drink you can make for me?”
    Goal
    Brand Campaign + Lifestyle & Culture + Authority
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:49 · 17 cuts
    95K views0:49
    Series · 9 of 13
  40. Can MONTE survive a jet engine? 3

    Views
    37.4K · as of Oct 23, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Can MONTE survive a jet engine? 3”
    Goal
    Value + Series Retention
    Made by
    In-House
    Length
    0:12
    37.4K views0:12
  41. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    Coffee's disgusting. What would you make to change my mind?

    Views
    78.1K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “Coffee's disgusting. What would you make to change my mind?”
    Goal
    Hard Promotion
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:55 · 12 cuts
    78.1K views0:55
    Series · 2 of 4
  42. Opens with: Stop Doing X

    What's your controversial take on coffee?

    Views
    77.8K · as of Oct 20, 2026
    Hook
    Stop Doing X · “What's your controversial take on coffee?”
    Goal
    Value + Authority
    Made by
    Staff
    Length
    0:41 · 13 cuts
    77.8K views0:41
    Series · 4 of 5

The company it keeps

Often paired with

  • Contestable Claim in 24 of 42
  • Live Dialogue in 36 of 42
  • Ask an Expert in 7 of 42
  • Color-Pop Keywords in 13 of 42
  • Challenge & Dare in 4 of 42
  • Creator VO in 10 of 42
  • Karaoke Captions in 9 of 42
  • Title Card in 18 of 42

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