Gaslighting performance review skit from @roxycouse

The creator performs a comedic skit, playing the role of a manager giving a performance review. She begins with exaggerated praise, calling the employee a 'rock star,' then pivots to deliver a 'meets expectations' rating, which she spins as a positive opportunity for growth, before pretending the employee has disconnected from the call in shock.

Creator: @roxycouse on Instagram

Video format

Skit

Video outline

  1. Offer exaggerated praise
  2. Reveal underwhelming truth
  3. Reframe truth as positive
  4. Deliver oblivious punchline

Narrative framework

The Gaslight Sandwich

Narrative framework logic

A narrative structure that builds up a positive expectation through exaggerated praise, only to deliver a mediocre or negative outcome which is then spun as a positive, creating a relatable sense of frustration and gaslighting.

Topics: Workplace Culture, Comedy

Concepts: Relatable Skit, Stereotype Satire

Formats: Skit

Elements: Title Text Hook, Physical Acting

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

You five, six, seven, eight this year. At a high level, you crushed it. Hell of a year. When your name comes up in discussions at the leadership level, all I hear is rock tier. But let's get into the weeds a little. You're better to meet expectations this year. Okay? That means you're right up tier, right in the middle. Not bad, not super duper. So you still have room to grow into the role, and that's amazing news for you. Hello? You still there? I guess I lost you.

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