Okay, so like, listicles. Everyones seen em, right? (Probably even clicked on a few...dont lie!). Theyre those articles, usually online, that are, well, lists. "Top 10 Reasons You Need a Pet Rock," "5 Things Your Cat is Secretly Judging You For," that kinda stuff.
They get a bad rap, sometimes, for being, ya know, kinda dumb or shallow.
See, part of why listicles are so popular is cause theyre easy to digest.
And sometimes, theyre genuinely useful! Like, I actually learned a pretty good recipe for guacamole from a listicle once. (It involved, uh, lime juice...duh, but also a secret ingredient! I forget what it was dang it!). They can be informative, entertaining, and even funny.
Plus, lets be real, writing a good listicle isnt as easy as it looks. You have to come up with a catchy title, write engaging content for each point, and make sure the whole thing flows well. Its not exactly Shakespeare, but its a skill.
So, yeah, listicles. Maybe theyre not the pinnacle of literary achievement (lol, definitely not), but theyre a fun, accessible way to get information and entertainment. And sometimes, thats all you really need, right? Plus they can be great for getting a specific point accross (like how to make guac!). Dont judge a book by its cover, or, ya know, a listicle by its clickbait-y title. You might be surprised.