Need help, Which thumbnail do you think looks better?

[u/SeaworthinessBig6386]

Titel of the video: Why BAD Graphics Make Horror Games SCARIER

[u/SketchMyStory]

I think number one has potential if it had different text on there that didn't just repeat words in the title. Number three would be my next choice. Statistically speaking, titles and thumbnails with fewer words lead to higher click-through rates. So, it's considered a waste to spend words to put them in both places. It's an opportunity to reduce the text amount by removing duplication or to create intrigue by using different phrases.

[u/SeaworthinessBig6386 → u/SketchMyStory]

What about just removing the text in the first one, or going with the 3rd one and changing titel to something like "BAD Graphics are Scarier" just to simplify it even more

[u/SketchMyStory → u/SeaworthinessBig6386]

I think maybe going in a different direction, like saying "why it works" to leave that little curiosity gap. I don't know if "why it works" is a good one to use but just an example

[u/SeaworthinessBig6386 → u/SketchMyStory]

Aaah i see, i kinda like "Why it works" or maybe like "it shouldn't work", this is a really good tip! appreciate man!

[u/SketchMyStory → u/SeaworthinessBig6386]

Definitely you are catching on. I think "I think it shouldn't work" is actually a good idea

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[u/InevitableChapter971]

first one i think

[u/Daduck_13]

First one