Rivals reunite in a comedic car skit. from @lyft

The video features a scripted skit where reality TV star Cirie Fields gets into a Lyft driven by her rival, Parvati Shallow. Parvati gives Cirie a 'time travel idol' and claims the car is a time machine to fix a past game mistake, but the attempt comically fails, and they decide to drive to their destination normally.

Creator: @lyft on Instagram

Video format

Skit

Video outline

  1. Establish familiar scenario
  2. Introduce absurd proposition
  3. Reveal high-concept twist
  4. Execute comedic failure
  5. Deliver anti-climactic resolution

Narrative framework

The Mundane Escalation Sketch

Narrative framework logic

Place two characters with a known history into a mundane, relatable situation. Introduce a mysterious object or idea that escalates the situation into an absurd, high-concept premise, which then fails comically.

Topics: Comedy, Entertainment, Celebrity

Concepts: Skit

Formats: Skit

Elements: Physical Acting

Account types: Brand, Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

Hi. Live for Sarie? Hello, Sarie. Of course it's you, Harvey. You love being in that driver's seat. This is serious. I'm here for a reason. You look great, by the way. I thought you look great, and you played such a good game. Game. Well, I had a great tier. Let's put it that way. Oh, black widow, baby. Okay. But I'm here because I have to give you this. What what's this? An idol? That is the Parvati Shallow tier travel idol. Do I have to say that whole thing every time? Yeah. The Parvity Shallow time travel idol, you have to say the whole thing trademarked. What am I gonna do with this now? You think this is a regular lift? No. This is a time machine. I'm gonna take you back twenty six days ago no you can play that out when you need it. Wait. Why are we still parked? Oh, it's supposed to work, but I guess it didn't, so I'll have to play it next time. The next time. Look at the time. I gotta get you to Philly. I know. I mean, girl, I'm a be late. You say I gotta get ready. Let's go. How do I get it out of rank? Okay. Wait.

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