“A stitch in time saves nine.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”
Have you ever wondered why these phrases stick in your mind so easily? Or why you’re more likely to believe “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight” than the less catchy “A reddish sunset often indicates good weather tomorrow”?
There’s something almost magical about rhyming phrases that makes them not only more memorable but—surprisingly—more believable. This phenomenon, known as the Rhyme-as-Reason Effect, is a powerful cognitive bias that smart marketers have been leveraging for decades, often without even knowing the science behind it.
Think about it: “Snap, Crackle, Pop” has helped sell Rice Krispies since 1932. “A Mars a day helps you work, rest, and play” boosted chocolate sales for generations. “The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup” still rings in coffee lovers’ ears decades later.
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