Social media hook:
The rules I break
Challenges common beliefs or uses unexpected statements to stand out.
Breaking rules creates pattern interrupt
"The [topic] rules I always break" works because it challenges expectations. People think: "They break the rules and get results. I want to see how." It's pattern interrupt wrapped in challenge.
Plus, break creates curiosity. When you say "The social media rules I always break (with great results)," you're positioning yourself as unconventional. People want to see rule-breakers succeed. They click because breaking rules feels interesting—even when the rules are minor.
Breaking rules is just challenge with better pattern interrupt
It works because it hits three triggers: pattern interrupt, challenge, and curiosity. The break creates pattern interrupt. The rules creates challenge. The great results creates curiosity. People see "The social media rules I always break (with great results)" and think: "I want to see how they break rules. I want to see the results." They click because breaking rules feels interesting—even when the rules are just guidelines. It's not about being clever—it's about making challenges feel unconventional.
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Controversial/Pattern Interrupt hooks work because people respond to challenges. When you break rules, you create pattern interrupt. Not because they're smart—because they're human and want to see rule-breakers. These hooks don't need to be clever. They just need to challenge. The "the [topic] rules I always break" hook does exactly that—it makes challenges feel unconventional.