Top 10 Lists capture our attention, are typically easy reads and are the cliffsnotes of online articles.
Even better than Top 10 Lists may be the "Five Reasons..." or "10 Best..." lists.
To keep with the purpose of this blog, here is your Top 10 Lists 10 points on experiencing the Top 10 list (have you been counting how many times I have typed the word "list" ?):
10. As you simply start reading, you already feel a sense of accomplishment, beginning your journey toward #1.
9. Breaking the #10 reason allows you to feel as if you are well on your way.
8. At this point you are seeking something more substantial, as you get closer to #1. And you will, because #8 is quite witty, if you think about it...
7. Usually a filler.
6. Reintroduces the concept that you are working down to more interesting reasons that a Top 10 list is valuable to your time.
5. Halfway there! Now the Top 10 List becomes a Top 5 List and 5 becomes the new 10. Usually the most self aware point in a Top 10 List.
4. Slap your own face! #4 Is usually quirkier than #1 even. At this point attention spans require a boost or a good punchline.
3. Final countdown. Lists that count down rather than up usually indicate that the #1 is the pinnacle of the list. When you count up from #1, they all seem equally important.
2. Holy smokes! Anticipation is more exciting than acquisition. At this point, being filled with the knowledge and cleverness of the past 7 points makes #2 the #1 tugger of emotions. The #2 point cannot outdo the #1 point in any list, yet it should lead on from the past 8.
1. People read Top 10 Lists because they offer quick, quirky points that keep people's interests and avoid the time needed to review an entire article or blog. #1 is the punchline of the entire list and usually is non sequitur.
Stay tuned for equally introspective lists to save you time!
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