Storytelling: The Clues to a Great Story

Andrew started his TED Talk, "The Clues to a Great Story" with the words "storytelling, is joke telling." He then continues to mention that stories affirm who we are and we all want affirmations that our lives have meanings. Andrew then adds that the greatest affirmation is when we connect through stories. There was a quote mentioned in this TED Talk which was from a social worker and it said "Frankly there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love, once you've heard their story." Andrew then goes on to say the way he likes to interpret that is with one of the biggest story commandments, which is, "make me care."

The way I see this is that in order to catch someone's attention or "make them care," is by putting something out there that's unique and eye-catching. I agree with Andrew about the fact that if you want people to care you have to be creative and know your audience. Therefore, I conclude that a story should be suspenseful, so that the audience is interested and wanting to hear more.