Hostage Video or Masterpiece? How Room Rater Twitter Claude Taylor Grades Celeb Homes
Room Rater Twitter Claude Taylor is the internet's favorite critic for celebrity video call backgrounds. See how Biden and Putin rank in this digital room game.
Your professional image hangs on a bookshelf. Since the world shifted to remote communication, your background isn't just a wall—it's a statement. And there's one sharp-tongued critic making sure that statement is loud and clear. Claude Taylor's "Room Rater" page has turned the mundane backdrop of video calls into a high-stakes arena of public opinion.
The Rise of Room Rater Twitter Claude Taylor
Claude Taylor, a veteran of White House staff under Bill Clinton, launched Room Rater on April 11, 2020. Alongside co-rater Jessie Bahrey, he grades screengrabs from video calls on a scale of 0 to 10. From Joe Biden to Celine Dion, no one escapes the arbiter's gaze. The account quickly amassed nearly 100,000 followers, proving that the internet is obsessed with what's happening behind the pundits.
The Anatomy of a Perfect Score
Scoring a perfect 10/10 is a rare feat. Taylor explains that it requires a "perfect visual representation" where nothing needs to change. On the flip side, the dreaded "hostage video"—a term for setups filmed against a blank, featureless wall—is the fastest way to get a zero.
We all love the unexpected view into pundits' and celebs' homes.
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