What they really mean
A hook that frames a take as contrarian to create tension and invite debate. Effective at driving comments because readers want to agree or push back.
Example Usage
"Unpopular opinion: companies should treat their employees like human beings."
Writing Tip
Reserve this for opinions that are genuinely divisive within your audience. If most people would agree, reframe it as a belief you hold strongly rather than an unpopular opinion — this avoids seeming out of touch.
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