On the night Test faced the Great One, this is what he'll see... twelve sharpshooters stinging, eleven eyebrows raising, ten spines a'bustin, nine noggins knocking, eight kicks a'kicking, seven punches punching, six suplexes smashing, five seconds of the people chanting The Rock's name ... four Rock Bottoms, three People's Elbows, on your two buck teeth, and an ass-kicking all over New Orleans!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Rock counts down a series of wrestling moves, building hype for a match against The Great One.
- In plain terms
- He lists moves to ramp up excitement.
- What can you take from it?
- Counting down creates anticipation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do countdowns work in entertainment?
- What impact does signature branding have?
Another view
It’s specific to wrestling fans and may alienate outsiders.
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