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Two-Character Roast — copy-paste video template

The most versatile dialog format. One character makes a claim. The other destroys it. Works for any niche — self-improvement, finance, tech, fitness.

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What’s included in this template

Characters
classic-peter, classic-brian
Niches
indie hacking, self improvement, finance
Lines
4 dialog lines
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Script JSON4 lines
// Paste into ClipsGen.ai → New Composition → Paste a script{
  "title": "Why most productivity advice doesn't work",
  "hook": "One character swears by a productivity system. The other has tried them all.",
  "lines": [
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-peter",
      "text": "[excited] I started using a second brain system. Everything is in Notion!",
      "expression": "excited",
      "side": "left"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-brian",
      "text": "[dry] How long did you spend setting up Notion instead of working?",
      "expression": "neutral",
      "side": "right"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-peter",
      "text": "[shocked] That's… that's different. That's investment.",
      "expression": "shocked",
      "side": "left"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-brian",
      "text": "[smug] The best productivity system is the one you actually use. Yours is still being designed.",
      "expression": "smug",
      "side": "right"
    }
  ]
}
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What topics work with the two-character roast format?
Almost anything where there's a belief gap: productivity hacks, gym routines, diet trends, business advice, investing strategies, tech opinions. The format is: person believes X, other person shows why X is more nuanced than it looks.
Can I change this to a three-character format?
Yes — just add a third character line in the script editor. The punchline character (the baby genius archetype) tends to close the roast with a perfectly dry observation that lands the hook.
How short should the script be?
4–6 lines works best. Each line should be one sentence max — AI voices naturally pause between lines, so short punchy lines hit harder than long ones. The whole video should land under 40 seconds.
Can I use this for a niche I haven't seen in your examples?
Yes. The template is the structure — the content is whatever you make it. Drop in your niche's vocabulary and popular misconceptions and the format delivers the same engagement.
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