Anyone on the internet is no doubt very familiar with one of its scourges — clickbaiting. But what if every movie sold itself as a work of clickbait?
On Twitter, #Clickbaitamovie has exploded, bringing in some fantastic examples of movies with a clickbait twist, as well as some truly awful and pathetic attempts by companies to ride the hashtag gravy train.
This recent use of the hashtag was spurred on by the TV show @Midnight hosted by Chris Hardwick, who spends most of the show attempting to engage in #hashtagwars.
As for what was making the cut? Luke Skywalker’s storyline from Star Wars appears to be the most common entry, but there’s also a few obscure entries that are probably going over some people’s heads.
Here are some of the best finds from the murky depths of Twitter, but can you guess the movie?
#ClickBaitAMovie What does a milkshake have to do with drilling for oil? Find out in these 5 easy steps. @midnight
— The Colonel Chris (@stalegum) May 28, 2015
Dry skin? Click here to find out how not to get the hose again. #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight — Dr. Manny (@ManfredBradford) May 28, 2015
Do all Asians look the same? Mulan’s make up tips will shock you. #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight
— Ed Hill (@kingedhill) May 28, 2015
You won’t believe what a cruel confectioner did to these poor indigenous people #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight pic.twitter.com/Ry3EuXrz03 — TrivWorks (@TrivWorks) May 28, 2015
This Man Became Friends With A Volleyball, And When I Found Out Why, I Was In Tears #ClickBaitAMovie
— Chris Hubbard (@chrisconsiders) May 28, 2015
Sleeping Pills A Thing Of The Past Thanks To Princess! Big Pharma Hates Her: #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight pic.twitter.com/Cl5omgJtHt — Aurora (@Aurora2698) May 28, 2015
Born Without Legs, She Married into Royalty. Her Story Will Inspire You! #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight pic.twitter.com/dKTo4Cgjss
— Rick G. Rosner (@dumbassgenius) May 28, 2015
You won’t believe the ONE RULE this club wants to keep a secret… #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight pic.twitter.com/B73SMAG1hZ — Tommy (@TommyMWillis) May 28, 2015
Fish: is it a safe in flight meal? Find out here. #ClickBaitAMovie @midnight pic.twitter.com/wplGMzKqIv
— Nick Donald (@nickdqc) May 28, 2015
FUGITIVE gets PAID to sleep on the job! What happens next will make you think you’re dreaming. #ClickBaitAMovie pic.twitter.com/QY6ZKIYokq
— Paddy Smith (@Paddysmith91) May 28, 2015
This experienced astronaut could not BELIEVE the TERRIFYING TRUTH. When you learn why you will GASP.#ClickBaitAMovie pic.twitter.com/vH6omloyHR
— Dan (@simple_guides) May 28, 2015
Neon live bait sign image via Thomas Hawk/Flickr
