Hot Takes
(10s) Pineapple belongs on pizza
Constraint: No "Um/Like"
Close to 10 seconds
Presents a coherent thought
Completes restraint
(10s) A time I embarrassed myself
Restraint: End with a 1-sentence takeaway
Close to 10 seconds
Tells an engaging story
Completes restraint
(10s) Sell a nap subscription
Constraint: No Um/Like
Close to 10 seconds
Gives a convincing pitch
Completes restraint
(10s) Explain veganism like I'm 5
Constraint: No Um/Like (1 pass)
Close to 10 seconds
Is engaging and mostly correct
Completes restraint
(10s) Cereal is a soup
Restraint: No Um/Like
Close to 10 seconds
Is convincing
Completes restraint
(20s) Morning routines are overrated
Restraint: Use: Claim -> Because -> Example -> Land
Close to 20 seconds
Presents a coherent thought
Completes restraint
(20s) A time I got lost
Restraint: Emphasize something with a 2 second mid-pause
Close to 20 seconds
Tells an engaging story
Completes restraint
(20s) Pitch an app that stops doom scrolling
Constraint: Use: Claim→Because→Example→Land
Close to 20 seconds
Gives a convincing pitch
Completes restraint
(20s) explain why we have seasons like I'm 5
Constraint: Start with a bold opinion
Close to 20 seconds
Is engaging and mostly correct
Completes restraint
(20s) Cats are better than dogs
Restraint: Must include a counterargument
Close to 20 seconds
Is convincing
Completes restraint
(30s) Group projects should be illegal
Restraint: End with a 1-sentence takeaway
Close to 30 seconds
Presents a coherent thought
Completes restraint
(30s) A time I met someone memorable
Restraint: No Um/Like (1 pass)
Close to 30 seconds
Tells an engaging story
Completes restraint
(30s) Convince us why your water bottle is revolutionary
Constraint: No Um/Like
Close to 30 seconds
Gives a convincing pitch
Completes restraint
(30s) Explain how a credit score works like I'm 5
Restraint: End with a 1 sentence takeaway
Close to 30 seconds
Is engaging and mostly correct
Completes restraint
(30s) Lying is almost always ethical
Restraint: Stand in front of the class
Close to 30 seconds
Is convincing
Completes restraint
(40s) Phones face up are rude
Restraint: Emphasize a point by Pausing for 2 seconds
Close to 40 seconds
Presents a coherent thought
Completes restraint
(40s) A time I went traveling
Constraint: Start with an engaging hook
Close to 40 seconds
Tells an engaging story
Completes restraint
(40s) Sell silent gyms (silence, grunting)
Constraint: Include a counterargument
Close to 40 seconds
Gives a convincing pitch
Completes restraint
(40s) Explain sound/light waves like I'm 5
Constraint: Must use lots of hand gestures
Close to 40 seconds
Is engaging and mostly correct
Completes restraint
(40s) Curling is the best sport
Restraint: Talk *unusually* slow
Close to 40 seconds
Is convincing
Completes restraint
(50s) Pets are better roommates than humans
Restraint: Start with a story
Close to 50 seconds
Presents a coherent thought
Completes restraint
(50s) A time I did something outside my comfort zone
Constraint: End with a one-sentence takeaway
Close to 50 seconds
Tells an engaging story
Completes restraint
(50s) Pitch a food delivery service that plans your meals for your mood
Constraint: Start with a story
Close to 50 seconds
Gives a convincing pitch
Completes restraint
(50s) Explain capitalism like I'm 5
Restraint: Include a metaphor
Close to 50 seconds
Is engaging and mostly correct
Completes restraint
(50s) You should always follow your passion
Restraint: No Um/Like & Must stand in front of the class
Close to 50 seconds
Is convincing
Completes restraint