avatarLuke Trayser

Summary

The article provides a humorous guide on selecting inspirational photos to accompany a story, particularly aimed at writers trying to win back an ex.

Abstract

The guide, titled "9 Indispensable Things Your Inspirational Photo Needs (To win back the ex you’re still in love with)," is a tongue-in-cheek take on using visual imagery from Unsplash to enhance a written narrative. It suggests that certain types of images, such as mountains, lighthouses, and weather phenomena, can convey themes of inspiration, challenge, and emotional depth. The article humorously intertwines the selection of these images with the narrator's personal heartache over losing their ex, Stacy, to a man named Chad, implying that the right photo could somehow rectify the situation.

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  • The author identifies with fellow writers who are better with words than visuals and recommends Unsplash as a resource.
  • Mountains are seen as symbols of both personal achievement and humility, with a subtle jab at the narrator's ex's new partner, Chad.
  • A lighthouse is used to represent a guiding light amidst content overload, while also taking a dig at Chad's perceived superficiality.
  • Weather, particularly lightning, is suggested to add a sense of danger and excitement to the story, contrasting with the narrator's disdain for Chad.
  • The back of someone's head is an overused but effective trope that implies looking forward to the future, which the narrator feels they lost with Stacy.
  • The moon is mentioned as a symbol of the narrator's past relationship's perceived perfection, despite the reality of their breakup.
  • Tall buildings give a story scale and heft, and the narrator uses this imagery to emphasize the significance of their relationship with Stacy.
  • The article humorously suggests using a photo from Chad and Stacy's wedding, only to retract it, acknowledging the narrator's pain.
  • "Adorable eyebleach," like a pug in a frilly blanket, is recommended as a form of comfort after the emotional toll of viewing an ex's happy memories.
  • The final point, suggesting a photo of Chad and Stacy's child, is immediately dismissed, with the narrator accepting that their chance with Stacy is truly over.
  • The article concludes with a promotion for an AI service, ZAI.chat, as a cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4).

9 Indispensable Things Your Inspirational Photo Needs

(To win back the ex you’re still in love with)

Are you great with words but awful with pictures? Well then, HIGH FIVE, FELLOW WRITER. Unsplash was created for us. Here’s the guide to choosing a photo that will help your story blow up.

1. Mountains

Using mountains in your photo signals to readers that your story is going to be inspirational and that it will likely have a challenge contained within. It also says, “I climbed this big bump in the earth so I am obviously incredible but I am also standing here contemplating my own insignificance so it’s obvious that I’m humble. I am a 100% bonafide catch and I cannot BELIEVE Stacy left me for some dude named Chad. What a terrible name.”

2. A lighthouse

A lighthouse tells readers that your story is a beacon in an endless sea of content vomitry. And by the way, I guarantee Chad has never stopped and stared at a lighthouse and been overcome by the duality of solitude and salvation that it represents. He’s far too busy staring at his own abs and checking out his reflection in storefront windows. We all know you’re not window shopping, Chadwick. Knock it off.

3. Weather

Lightning tells people your story is dangerous and electric. I hate Chad so much.

4. The back of someone’s head

This classic trope is overdone for a reason: It works. Don’t you see how inspiring this is? The person in the photo somehow got dressed (on purpose!) before the sun came up. He is looking toward tomorrow. Better things. The FUTURE. Which, coincidentally, is what Stacy and I had until Chad went and ruined everything.

5. I don’t know, man. The moon or something. I don’t care.

Stacy and I just fit perfectly together, you know? Like the moon and a cloudless night. We never fought. Ever. I’d always ask her “What’s wrong?” and she’d respond “Nothing.” We were so happy.

6. Tall buildings

Buildings are huge and give your story scale and heft. I can practically hear you right now, by the way. “Dude, you and Stacy went on like four dates. Two years ago. Move on.” Pffffff. I knew you wouldn’t understand. What we had was REAL. It was us against the world.

7. A photo from Chad and Stacy’s wedding

GAHHHH WHY ON EARTH DID I RECOMMEND THIS ONE. I am in so much pain. This should have been me.

8. Adorable eyebleach

This world is dark and cruel. Happiness is temporary. What I’m saying is sometimes you need a pug wrapped in a frilly blanket to tell you that, in fact, everything is going to be okay. If you’re like me and you just spent 3 hours creeping through your ex’s perfect wedding photos, just search “CUTE” on Unsplash. You’re cured.

9. Chad and Stacy’s adorable kid

Oh, hang on. They had a KID together? Well, never mind then. I’m good. We obviously never stood a chance.
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