@venmo
Instagram · Skit
@venmo Ghosted on Venmo? Tell us your ghost story and @gracereiter1 might get you paid back from the great beyond
@venmo
Instagram · Skit
@venmo Ghosted on Venmo? Tell us your ghost story and @gracereiter1 might get you paid back from the great beyond
Performance
Video #47825 · Skit
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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
The Explicit Value Proposition
Clearly state how the protagonist/service helps the viewer, framing the fantastical solution as a practical benefit.
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.
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.
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.
Ghosted on Venmo? Tell us your ghost story and @gracereiter1 might get you paid back from the great beyond
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THE ICK
informational · middle
omg missed ur request!
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.