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Pop Quiz!

🕑 Added 2023-07-04 21:11:28 +0000 UTC

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I have always loved your thumbnails Mike!

Lilly Wood

I'd watch either to be honest!

Hollie George

I'd click either way! But if you are wanting to entice new people to click, sometimes a name or place strikes a chord with people and that's what makes them click!

DeLoris Musick

i like the writing at the top!

panaxhe

a mix of both is good, but honestly as long as it's a That Chapter video we're clicking on that shit regardless..

Paula Bernardes-Silva

With writing. I'm addicted to reading, lol.

Derek Elkins

I look for the fun description lets me know what I'm jumping into

Tom Higgins

Mike, long time subscriber. I hope you consider going back to your older way of presenting, more dark genre. (That’s what made this channel become very popular). Now you are almost over-the-top enthusiastic, and it keeps progressing to the point where you will have to start dancing, constant head movement, and much more unnecessary filler talk. The music was amazing in the older videos, then you used the same “cheerful” music score, on the video title, for almost 2 years on just about every video. Big fan, and will continue to watch, but I like your older content much much more. I know your die hards will think I am just “trolling” or “hating”.

Susan Johnson

Writing. Thanks!

Li Sa

Me too!

Shannon

I'm with you. We're in the 3% who chose "without".

Shannon

Wow. I'm in the minority.

Tiff De Jong

Definitely prefer with writing, as it suggests to the viewer what to expect from the video. Love ya Mike!!

Judy Alford

Writing with the red background.....for sure! :)

flintodyssey810

The writing helps, especially when capturing new fans to your content. I watch all of your videos, but someone who does not will like the summary in a couple of words to make the video stand out.

Kelly Wolfe-sullivan

Definatly the writing and red background ..I remember when you changed the intro music and we all noticed soo glad you switched it back

Marty_61

That idea is brilliant! I love it!

Irene Veronica

Branding is always good - that red behind the text is now associated with you so no need to read what's written, we know it's gonna be good!

Carolyne S.

Makes no difference Mike! Pick which you like!

Sarah

At this point I just go straight to watch your videos without even looking at thumbnails as I know I want to watch them. 💜 That said, I voted for writing + red background. I think it looks better, the writing anchors it all together and provides more context. If I didn't know your channel I'd be more likely to click on the one with writing.

Craig

Writing, only if you want more viewers! We're already sold

Ava Tag

I love absolutely everything you do..but the writing helps. I know you put the same words in the title but when I’m going through the videos making sure I’ve seen them all, the writing on the thumbnail provides a quick and easy reference to help me

Vndecim

Great minds apparently have a 97% ratio

Jared Maher

I like the writing when it's the same as the That Chapter font

Sharon Krieg

That's what I was thinking. It looks like too much of the junk that's out there. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on Mike's great shows because of that. But really, either way is fine.

Paisley Turtle

Also, on the glasses... They bring an aire of approachability to you, a certain charm. Thought of keeping them without lenses for a bit? perhaps take them off to clean them by dragging a rag through the frame to show they're just a prop?

Paisley Turtle

Myself, I could completely care less. If it has Mike's cheery mug and a TC logo, it could be an ad for dog poo in a can and I would watch it, he's just that good a presenter. My wife, however, likes the titles since it's her way of keeping track of what she has and hasn't seen, since we watch on Roku and can be logged into either of our YT accounts. That being said, looking forward to the "Tin o' Shite" vid to test my mettle. Love ya, Mike!

Jennifer Borzelleca

Dude, personally it doesn’t matter to me at all. If you have a new video or podcast I always check it out. Your the best! I’m never disappointed. Thank you for your stellar work!

Capt. Rick Allen

Damn I was hoping this was going to be a bonus video. Lol. Hope you are feeling lately.

Thomas Tucker

So the red letters wins I guess

Jennifer Lott

I like the writing - It helps me remember what the topic is...especially helpful when sharing with people who have an interest in a specific topic.

V W

Well since Mike doesn’t do that, so he’s ok with this method. He has such great, exciting videos, he doesn’t have to resort to clickbait, thankfully!

Kris C

Great minds think alike, apparently!

Lyndi

I avoid thumbnails with words in general. There is too much clickbait out there and it really pisses me off when I think I’m going to see something interesting and it ends up being the same fucking boring shit.

Amy Bellamy

For me, there isn't a That Chapter video (well, anything created and/or hosted by you, if I'm honest 🤭) that I wouldn't watch, with or without words or titles, but for practicality's sake & for the sake of piquing curiosity & attracting newcomers, words seem like they'd be a more handy tool. 😁🖤

Laura Jane

I think you've got your answer, Mike.

Amy K Nezat

Esthetically pleasing with the words! P.S. You put out stellar content. Relax !

Victoria Harris

Thumbnail for sure

Christophtopher

Aesthetically, it looks great with no words. However, I think they really do help with click baiting or inviting someone in.

Ralph Williamson

I like knowing what the videos are about on the thumbnails before seeing it.

Kate Merriwether

Some of your pieces I go back to more than once. Having the words helps me find those episodes I want to revisit.

Dragonfyree

Definitely with words, the other one looks unfinished.

Go ADHD Go!

With writing. Definitely. Then again, I’ve only been a professional graphic designer for 25 years so what do I know.

Pamela Wainio

I'm thinking That Chapter audience is the best group of people ever 😊 Mike is just awesome!

Jessi

This feels like a trick question 😂😂 coz I'd watch anything if it's got Mike in it 😂

Eddie Glass

I couldn't give a proverbial about the thumbnail. I see That Chapter and I click and watch and listen.

Norm Is Painting

I think he’s the son of Hillary Swank and Matt Damon. Once you see it you can’t unsee it.

Norm Is Painting

You need to wear your captain hat for the insurance dance.

Tasha Duperron

Definitely the one with words. I like to know what it's about right away, so I know if I am familiar with the case or not, etc.

Emmett Serazin

I agree, I'm never a big fan of reaction shots in thumbnails. I like his most-used format of the thumbnail pic plus the writing at the top with either someone's name or the main topic. Simple and effective.

James Herington

Agreed

James Herington

Those glasses rock our socks off

annika

Whoa - the victim looks remarkably like Matt Damon as a high school junior in that pic.

N

I'm no marketing expert, but I do know that this is an age-old debate. Context is king, and within your context I believe some text (minimal, as you employed here) is like adding a bit of needed salt or acidity to a meal not only complete it, but to make it more than the sum of its parts.

Emmett Serazin

Personally, regardless of the channel, I always prefer the videos that look more toned-down versus clickbait-y (particularly if it's a channel I'm viewing for the first time). I voted for the writing at the top of the thumbnails, because I'm used to that format with your videos. But between the simple writing at the top of the thumbnail pic versus writing, plus arrows, plus circles, plus "OMG"s and reaction shots everywhere, I'd definitely prefer the former. But I'm sure a lot of people out there are drawn to the clickbait-y feel of the latter, so I guess that could go either way. (sorry for the multiple edits)

Janneke

+1. I can imagine you want to go with what appears to be the norm and what gets clicks, but I personally don’t like the ‘reaction face shot’. Especially when there are victims involved I find it a bit disrespectful. But I’m probably getting old 👵😂

Marci Ball

I’m so used to the white text on red, though I’d recognize your mug anywhere without it. I’m watching no matter what!

Jodi Turner

I like the glasses

That Titanic Girl (Lara)

I can’t get over that 😆

Carrie aka Mrs. Blackwell

Can I add to have only the thumbnail picture and the title? No photographs of your reaction? We love your videos so much. Hope you’re feeling better!!

Leeta Yzermans

I think the writing is helpful because it helps indicate what the case is without looking at the title. I view it as the thumbnail is impression level 1, then the title is impression level 2, followed by the intro being impression level 3, and after progressing past all three you end with engagement.

Janneke

Can we also vote about you wearing (now fake?) glasses or not? 😇😁

Sarah

Like a previous commenter, you could use any thumbnail you like. Whatever is easiest. Thumbnails don’t matter…your quality content is great.

That Titanic Girl (Lara)

I can’t decide I’m about 60/40. But if you ever need help with them, just ask. You know where I am!

Marty_61

I meant starting. Lol

Kimberly Collier

I click on everything that says That Chapter! The layout of the thumbnail won’t make any difference for me 😉 but I will vote to help in your decision making process