Celebrities meet their muppet doppelgangers from @sesamestreet

The video shows actors Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein on the Sesame Street set, where Elmo, after getting a picture with them, asks for a picture with their muppet doppelgangers instead. This leads to a comedic introduction and name mix-up between the actors and their puppet counterparts, culminating in a photo montage of them all posing together.

Creator: @sesamestreet on Instagram

Video format

Skit

Video outline

  1. Establish familiar scenario
  2. Introduce unexpected twist
  3. Reveal comedic counterparts
  4. Deliver rapid visual payoffs
  5. End with authentic reaction

Narrative framework

The Doppelgänger Reveal

Narrative framework logic

A familiar situation is established, only to be subverted by the introduction of unexpected counterparts or doubles, leading to comedic confusion and a satisfying visual payoff.

Topics: Entertainment, Celebrity, Comedy

Concepts: Skit

Formats: Skit

Elements: Montage Editing

Account types: Brand

Transcript excerpt

Oh my gosh. Good know what? Actually, now that Elmo's gotten a picture with you guys, Elmo would like to have a picture with these guys. Excuse me. I'm so sorry. Can you see that? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Hello. What's your name? I'm Brit. You're Brett. I'm Brett. No. I'm Brett. Oh, I'm Brett. You look very handsome. Very handsome indeed. Thank you. You too. You just Should we take a picture? Yeah. You wanna ask me. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Make it intense. That's the best.

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