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@venmo Ghosted on Venmo? Tell us your ghost story and @gracereiter1 might get you paid back from the great beyond

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Performance

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2.1M
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14.3K
Comments
681
Engagement
0.7%
Outlier
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Length · 28 Oct 2026
0:55

Video #47825 · Skit

Psychic contacts people who owe moneyfrom @venmo

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Overview

A creator, playing the role of a psychic medium named Grace, performs a comedic skit for a Venmo advertisement. She begins by offering to contact 'Venmo ghosts' (people who owe money) and proceeds to channel one who gives a lame excuse. The ad then shows her getting comically possessed by a spirit demanding payment for boba, followed by a montage of other scenarios where people are owed money for dates, coffee, and parties, which she diagnoses using tarot cards and by reading messages in a latte. The video concludes with a call-to-action for viewers to share their own stories for a chance to get paid back by Venmo.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State relatable problem
  2. 2Introduce absurd solution
  3. 3Showcase varied examples
  4. 4Provide interactive call to action

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
SkitSatirical Product Pitch
Elements
Mood LightingB-Roll CutawayVoiceover

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 60%

Ghosted on Venmo?

Visual hook · 40%

An extreme close-up of a psychic's hands hovering over a glowing blue crystal ball that contains the Venmo logo. The scene is dark and mysterious, with the character wearing dark makeup and a crescent moon on her forehead, creating immediate intrigue and visual contrast.

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Hook template

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[Relatable frustrating situation] by [specific person or thing that wronged you]?

  • — Ghosted on Venmo by that friend who 'forgot his wallet'?
  • — Left on read by a recruiter after five interview rounds?
  • — Stuck with a gym membership you can't cancel since 2022?

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A direct question addressing a highly relatable, modern-day frustration, immediately followed by the introduction of a bizarre, genre-based solution.

Payoff

A concise, witty tagline that perfectly encapsulates the video's core concept, blending the problem domain with the thematic solution.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Absurdist Problem-Solver

Juxtaposing a common, relatable problem with a fantastical, high-concept character or solution. The narrative then demonstrates the solution's effectiveness through a series of escalating, humorous examples.

  1. 1

    The Premise & The Protagonist

    Establish the central conflict (the problem) and introduce the unconventional protagonist/service that will solve it, setting a dramatic, genre-specific tone.

  2. 2

    The Comedic Proof-of-Concept

    A quick, humorous demonstration of the protagonist's method, which subverts expectations by revealing a mundane, funny outcome to a supernatural process.

  3. 3

    The Explicit Value Proposition

    Clearly state how the protagonist/service helps the viewer, framing the fantastical solution as a practical benefit.

  4. 4

    The Thematic Call to Action

    A direct call to action that is cleverly integrated into the narrative's theme, presented as a climactic moment or ritual.

  5. 5

    The Case File Montage

    A rapid-fire sequence of distinct, relatable scenarios where the protagonist applies their unique method. Each case uses a different 'tool' or 'technique' relevant to the theme, escalating in specificity or absurdity.

  6. 6

    The Audience Participation Prompt

    A direct invitation for viewers to share their own experiences related to the core problem, turning the ad into an interactive campaign.

Themes

  • Relatability
  • Humor
  • Supernatural Parody
  • Financial Frustration

Techniques

  • Character acting
  • Comedic timing
  • Brand integration
  • Special effects

Trends

  • Relatable Marketing
  • Brand Storytelling

Post caption

Ghosted on Venmo? Tell us your ghost story and @gracereiter1 might get you paid back from the great beyond

Text overlays

  • informational · middle

    THE ICK

  • informational · middle

    omg missed ur request!

Transcript

Ghosted on Venmo? Let Grace Ryder contact your Venmo ghost. I sense a Venmo ghost in the room with us. They have a message. Oh, my bad. I totally forgot to hit send. This Halloween, let Grace be your medial and help you get paid back by your Venmo ghost. Scan the QR code spirit and Venmo Vicky back for the boba. Thanks, girly. Whether you were ghosted for a date. Oh, no. You got the ick. A matcha. The better, it lies. Or a bachelor party. This sage cleanses Chad's bottle service better, but it can never cleanse the smell of the rental house. Release the stinky demons. Tell us your Venmo ghost story and you might get Venmoed back from the other side. Secure that bad from the beyond.

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