Humorous graduation speech about a cat from @officialbgsu

The university president delivers a commencement speech, sharing a humorous anecdote about a graduating cat named Pudge. He discusses the age-old question of dogs versus cats, revealing that Bowling Green has turned out to be a cat place. He then shows images of Pudge on the screen and thanks Pudge and his owner for being a part of the university's unique experience.

Creator: @officialbgsu on Instagram

Video format

Speaker address

Video outline

  1. Tease class achievement
  2. Pose a timeless question
  3. Reveal viral sensation
  4. Offer heartfelt recognition

Hook overview

The speaker teases a unique achievement by a member of the graduating class, piquing curiosity.

Verbal hook

It turns out, a member of this class, your class was one that better a question as as old as tier.

Visual hook

Speaker in academic regalia at a podium with university seal.

Hook strategies

  1. curiosity-open-loops

Payoff

The speaker concludes by thanking the cat and its owner for their unique contribution, leaving the audience with a positive and memorable impression.

Narrative framework

Unexpected Graduation Shoutout

Narrative framework logic

A graduation speech takes an unexpected turn by highlighting a non-traditional 'student' who gained viral fame.

Narrative framework breakdown

  • frameworkName: Unexpected Graduation Shoutout
  • frameworkType: Standard Narrative
  • coreLogic: A graduation speech takes an unexpected turn by highlighting a non-traditional 'student' who gained viral fame.
  • confidence: 95
  • pendingStatus: created

Topics: Education

Concepts: Social Proof Showcase

Formats: Speaker address

Elements: Text Overlay

Account types: Brand, Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

It turns out, a member of this class, your class was one that better a question as as old as tier. Dogs or cats? Well, Bowling Green has turned out to be a cat place, okay? Pudge took Bowling Green, the nation, even the world best storm this fall. And Pudge, well he too is getting ready for what's next. Pudge, we want you to know that you are always, will always have a home here at Bowling Green. Now don't tell my dog I said that, okay? Better, Pudge and George, thank you for being a part of this unique experience at Bowling Green.

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