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The Rains of Thumbnails

  • SOLO 327
  • GROUP 128
  • 2022-08-01
  • 455 votes
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Choose! Or face the consequences!  WHAT CONSEQUENCES, YOU ASK!!? 

You'll have your toenails burned off with a dragons breath! And dragons aren't very accurate so there's a good chance they might singe your socks too! 🐉 YOWCH! 

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Carol Franklin

I like both tbh but I’m not risking the dragons by not choosing!

Ellen Reiser

I chose group because that one dressed like geoffry all in leather will get you some extra views.

Debs Badger

I'd like the group one more if it was cropped some to look more balanced.

María Gabriela

Solo for sure, though I love the one that appeared in the preview for patreons (with the close-up of you and the throne). I swear I'm not trying to sound dense by selecting alternatives!

Sophia Sutherland

Dragon scorched feet for me I guess 🤦‍♀️😂

Tine

*takes off socks preemptively* HA! What's the sock-singeing dragon have to say about that huh? No real clear winner for me this time around; I think I prefer the group shot.. Neither one is really jumping out at me though.. I'm voting for the group one as the solo one is too predictable, there's a dime a dozen already looking like that and the negative space feels too empty for me. Good that Geoff #4 has his foot up on the base of the throne, makes for some dynamic in the shot, but I do agree if it's just cropped on the right a liiittle tighter for it to be more centered, that'd be a great idea.

emma🖤

I read this as "The rains of toenails" and I was VERY concerned for a second 😂

Trisha

Solo looks intimidating and very GoT

Hunter

Hah! I don’t wear socks so HAHAH TO YOU DRAGON! I prefer group mainly because all my attention went to leather clone. 🤫🤭

Yuri Voinov

Think sooooooooo.......solo.

Maria Stoycheva

I was hoping there's one with a closer shot of a menacing smirk or something...and just a hint of the throne. I chose solo but would still suggest you zoom in a bit :)

Eric

That is a tough one for me .. I would go with the group shot, but the font doesn't feel quite right, so I'll go for the Solo shot. Hoping the fire breathing dragons don't catch me!!

Lillan Gravli

Solo, ‘cos then the viewers will have the same thrill I had when the clones entered. ✨

Gretchen G

I like the group shot better. Or maybe a zoomed in version of the solo one, since it looks pretty empty as is. Love the font!

Ilona Dever

Group, because leather clad Geoff is in it with swagger!

Lori Templeman

I agree with several commenters above that Leather Geoff (Leff?), between the costuming and the stance, puts that thumbnail ahead of the solo shot. I also agree that a tiny bit of cropping would balance the picture more.

Nerdy Wordy Princess

I'm going with the solo shot, but I agree a zoomed in version might be even better. Note to self: Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons... For you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

Patricia Schuman

So, here's an opinion definitely not asked for...I agree that there's something kind of 'unbalanced' looking about the group shot. Would you consider making it just a group of three, cutting out the left 'armor' guy: 1) It will really looked balanced, especially with the wall and banners as they are positioned, 2) Anyone familiar with your work will see it and think "I'm SURE there has to be at least one more Geoff they're not showing, I have to watch the video 3) Anyone not familiar with your work will see a really neat looking GOT throne and assortment of spectacularly dressed medieval guys and want to watch the video, 4) I think those are the three best costume choices, the armor is somehow just not having the same impact. I voted for the solo pic if these are the only options.

Jay

I like the group better (yeah ok, hunks in leather are hot, sue me 😁). it's too much of a spoiler right away though, even if I also agree that hunks in leather 🤣 would get more clicks for obvious reasons (like, hunks in leather? 😄). voting for solo, if you don't get enough clicks, you can always switch to hunks in leather 😉 later. solo would look better zoomed in more as folks have already mentioned 🙃

Katie D

I like the group shot better, but agree it should be cropped a bit as it looks slightly unbalanced.

Lutra2732

This time it is an extremely difficult choice. I don't really want to go without Leather -Geoff, but the group photo already reveals too much.

Jacky Friedman

Definitely group. My daughter agrees. Although they're both good pictures.

Novi Hallberg

Its a close call between them for me, but i prefer the facial expressions better in the group one. Now ppl aint gonna look that close on a thumbnail, i know lol. And tbh i dont think you can go wrong here, all you's looking good 👍 A good hour later I find myself favouring the solo shot more, perhaps a bit more zoomed in.. Im gonna stop before that dragon shoots for my kneecaps 🐉👀 May i kindly ask you to Please add more space between the words in the text tho, it all blurre into one big word in both thumbnail's for me.

Huldra Draco

Solo, but more zoomed in would be better. I'd also argue giving the clone in leather on the throne a chance. He's clearly the fan favorite 😄

Amanda Hovendon

I like the solo one cause then you can surprise people with the Geofftette as they watch the video

Jacky Friedman

No way. The armored one is my favorite. I think that warrior Geoff with his foot on the throne balances it out ok.

Angie Woollard

I chose group because it looks more dynamic, but I haven’t seen the show so I’m not sure if the solo shot makes more sense with the canon of the show/story. ETA: Humbly suggest a squidge more space between words.

Dana

Kerning is your friend. my vote's for the solo shot, but there's not really a wrong answer, is there?

Sarah Reach

Also, do not meddle in the affairs of the Lannisters - for similar reasons. Group or solo, the expressions on your face are absolutely lethal in this video, I think they should be zoomed in to be seen better.

Mikki Fullerton

Between these 2 choices I pick the first one. I like the single person on a centered throne better because it's more of a visual focus, especially for a thumbnail that is going to be so small as to lose most details. However, you've said before that thumbnails do better when they are of faces, so instead I would change your thumbnail so that it includes only from the knees up to the top of the throne. I would think it would still be instantly recognizable, but a bit more focused on the face and leave the side banners to be revealed in the video itself. Also, if it were me I'd use a picture of the clone of Jaime sitting on the throne instead of Tywin. While Tywin is seen first in the video, I would bet money on the fact Jaime's outfit would get a higher click-through rate. I absolutely LOVE the font's shading effect though, and the fact the title is across the bottom so your eyes can be drawn to the person first, that is perfect!

Brontesaurus Rex

Solo. Tywin Lannister does not share spotlights. Though if you've got a good solo shot of the Jaime costume... Well. The look is popular. And it'd satisfy the handful of folks who know the story of how he earned that Kingslayer moniker (hi, I'm a huge Westeros lore nerd, don't mind me).

Tine

Good point on having a different clone on the throne and more close up..

Suzy Bailey

I want to say group, because leather clad Geoff looks awesome with that stance and a wonderfully intimidating expression, but it does seem a little unbalanced. So I'm going to vote for solo Geoff though a bit tighter, then there will be some excitement as the Geoffettes walk in. Love the font but it does seem a little squished! 👍💜

Ashbii

This. I agree with allllll of this.

Mészáros Boglárka (Bogi)

Geoff, may we request signed prints of the brown leather jacket clone sitting on the throne?

Helen I Kirk

In the solo pic you can see the Lanister lions on the banners, which is a plus. If you could increase the space between the words, I believe that would be more visually appealing.

Alex Sage

i too request prints from this video. They’d be soo cool!

Marlo Schalesky

I chose group, but only because I think the leather guy is the best and the solo and group were equally far away. If I really had my choice, I'd say just leather guy on the throne, much closer up, and then more spacing between words for the title.

Mary Benno

Though I love leather Geoff, I think group is a little too cluttered for a thumbnail.

Ellen L Brownell

I chose solo. I feel like "Leather Geoff" should be kept as a surprise until the video is viewed. I, also, would like prints be available of this video. Please, please.

Lexy Wolfe (aka Pam)

I'd picked the group shot because I rather prefer the dynamics of it. I shrunk it down in my preview window to get "thumbnail" view and definitely need a teensy bit more spacing between words since you aren't "camel casing" with big caps and small caps. While it is simpler with the single character, when it's a smol image, he kinda blends in with the pair of banners on either side. The group shot "smudges" the banners so the current king stands out more on the throne. (I have not watched the show, but Geoff on the right looks *fine* in the all-leather garb.)

Barbara Binney

Even though I feel more Geoffs are more better, I really don’t like the lack of symmetry in the group shot so my vote is for the solo shot.

Moss

Have to agree with the Solo shot preference, but a bit closer up, like what you get with the embedded YT starting shot, but not *quite* that close in... like 1/2 way in-between those 2.

Luna Koole

Definitely GROUP. When Solo it just looks so.. empty, you know?

Åse M Bruun Lagnestål

I choose solo, maybe a litter closer. That’s because I think the throne is very clickable and should be easy to spot.

Shirley B Karr

Of the two options you offered I'd go with the solo, cropped a bit closer so we can see the menacing expression, and a little more spacing between words so they're legible at thumbnail size. But... I'd go with a trio. The leather-clad clone with foot aggressively on the base of the throne is *fans self* very appealing. As is the smirk on the left. It would be balanced if the fourth clone is cropped out. Which is a shame, because his outfit is really cool too and we know the sacrifice of chafed armpits and getting trapped in the gorget to achieve that look. But he's so far from the main light, and in dark brown, he's hard to see in the shadows. It's the first time I've questioned a lighting choice in your videos.

Anne

Given that I have actually set my thumb on fire, and had that fire snake under the thumbnail…. I will answer any questions if it will keep away a repeat of that experience. 😀

Anne

I had to choose solo because having two clones on the left and a single clone on the right gave me a stiff neck as I tilted. But I think a solo shot would work well, perhaps a half-body shot on the throne? While I love the color of the red sash, I think the leather jerkin shot would be more popular.

Darryl Weatherly

I like the group, because when I show it to other people they always ask who are the other folks helping him they are usually amazed that all four are the same incredible singer. I’m 75 years old so I am a little old fashion and not quite up to speed with today’s young people, Except my great grandchildren who think I’m funny, lol

Janet Wright

Yes! I kept trying to figure out what THERAINS was.

Róisín

I'm just enjoying all the comments about 'Leather Geoff', it kind of sounds like a character from a horror B-movie 😂

Beth Comer

My preference is for the group, but whichever you choose, the spacing of the text seems cramped. Not sure if it's due to the font size, the font itself, or just the unavoidable fact that it's a longish title, but the words seems to run into one another.

Rosie Boughen

Hmmmm… I don’t often vote Solo, but this one has to be :)

Katherine Barto

I agree with Shirley, three looks better, balanced.

Dani

🤣👍 Leather Geoff in "The Bassement speaks" or the Geoffrey LowBassRumbleMassacre

Eileen Parkman

I prefer the solo shot, however, the kerning on the font makes it look like it says "THERAINS OF CASTAMERE." You might want to take the font point down a little so you can get a bit more space between the words while still fitting within the thumbnail.

Dani

All that is missing in the group shot is Geoff as Cercei in a fancy dress looking unamused like Goff when he enters in Way Down. What a shame... Anyways I agree with Shirley on solo, closer and thehardtoreadbecausealmostonewordtitle aka spaceing. Geoff on the throne looks just Mwah!

Ann Durham

I third this. Although would prefer standing with the foot on the throne (as in his entry shot)

Michelle G

I cannot un-imagine Cersei-Geoff now 🤣

Dani

Sorry 😆 but he would just make such a lovely pair with Leather Lannister Geoff wouldn't he?

Cupcake aka Toni

As to the spacing issue on the text, perhaps dropping "The" would help?

SunnyOutlook

It’s so hard to choose! Even though I love seeing me some Geoff in leather, I chose solo. After all, it’s a lonely position sitting on any throne.

Jacklinka

The one - king is perfect. But I agree you should do something with the spacing, the possible options - to decrease the text margins on the left and right, to get down with the font size (I less like it) and to make it two rows: "The rains" and "of Castamere". I like the last one because you can even increase the font size here.

Hunter

My god are we thirsty for Leather Geoff. …I like it. 😉

Angie Woollard

One problem with having a solo shot but zoomed in so it’s knees up including the throne - that’s quite similar to a lot of videos out there, including one being put out in the near future by another singer. Is it good to have a similar shot to other artists…? Or is it better to stand out…? 🤔

Chrissy Lee

I chose group cause leather Geoff is hot, wish there was a solo of that pickle your looks and performance persona