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@roomiesroomiesroomies S3 Ep4: Roomies go to a Halloween party Ellie: @themaddieland Ovie: @oleode Griffin: @rjathayde Rain: @thebrookebrazer Beau: @davidkopriva Ari: @theronweiss Jade: @violet_phoenix_777 Wren: @mushroomslice Mei: @regular.thickness.stanley Zeke: @veilledthreat Codi: Iona Hart Angel Dolly Parton: @hungrylikeawulff Jimothy: @keenan_ferguson Strawberry: @margo_made_it Alyssa Liu: @juliaacorradoo Gossip Girl: @shilpaks8 Mariah Poppins: @dciccarelle a @bilt show

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269.7K
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Length · 29 Oct 2026
2:59

Video #48226 · Skit

Scripted Halloween party social skitfrom @roomiesroomiesroomies

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Overview

A group of friends dressed as Wizard of Oz characters walk to a Halloween party, ask to have their picture taken, and then enter the party where they interact with the host and other guests. The video features comedic monologues about the meaning of Halloween, discussions about a costume contest, and ends with one character trying to understand a complex polyamorous relationship among other partygoers.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Energetic group introduction
  2. 2Character-defining monologue
  3. 3Arrival and rule-setting
  4. 4Niche culture reveal
  5. 5Comedic social analysis

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Related videos

[04]

Classification

Format
Concepts
Social ShowRelatable Skit
Elements
Text OverlayMontage EditingMood Music

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook

Happy Halloween!!!!!

Verbal hook

Happy Halloween!

Visual hook

A group of five people in full Wizard of Oz-themed costumes run energetically towards the camera on a city sidewalk.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

An energetic, multi-person action sequence that immediately establishes the video's theme, tone, and ensemble cast.

Payoff

The Social Dynamic Puzzle

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Slice-of-Life Party Progression

A narrative structure that follows a group of characters from the anticipation phase of an event, through their arrival, and into the social dynamics of the event itself, using character-revealing moments and relatable social observations to drive engagement.

  1. 1

    The Meta-Documentation Moment

    A character breaks the fourth wall to acknowledge the act of being filmed, stating a relatable thesis about the importance of capturing the moment for an audience.

  2. 2

    The Character Manifesto

    One character delivers a rapid, passionate monologue that reveals their core personality and philosophy related to the video's central theme, often intercut with quick visual references.

  3. 3

    The Journey and Arrival

    The group physically transitions to the main event location, with dialogue establishing the setting and building anticipation for what's inside.

  4. 4

    The Host's Exposition

    The group is greeted by a key figure (the host) who explains the 'rules of the game' or the central activities of the event, introducing a clear objective or conflict (e.g., a contest).

  5. 5

    The Niche Reference Payoff

    A moment of comedic misunderstanding about a character's identity or choice is resolved with a specific reveal, which is immediately understood by another character, creating a satisfying 'in-joke' connection.

  6. 6

    The Vibe Montage

    A dialogue-free sequence of quick cuts set to music, showcasing the energy and atmosphere of the main event.

Themes

  • social dynamics
  • holiday celebration
  • self-expression

Techniques

  • character-driven comedy
  • montage

Trends

  • web series
  • relatable humor

Post caption

S3 Ep4: Roomies go to a Halloween party Ellie: @themaddieland Ovie: @oleode Griffin: @rjathayde Rain: @thebrookebrazer Beau: @davidkopriva Ari: @theronweiss Jade: @violet_phoenix_777 Wren: @mushroomslice Mei: @regular.thickness.stanley Zeke: @veilledthreat Codi: Iona Hart Angel Dolly Parton: @hungrylikeawulff Jimothy: @keenan_ferguson Strawberry: @margo_made_it Alyssa Liu: @juliaacorradoo Gossip Girl: @shilpaks8 Mariah Poppins: @dciccarelle a @bilt show

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Happy Halloween!!!!!

  • contextual · beginning

    Happy Halloween 🎃🎃 Extremely niche costume with my faves ♥️

  • contextual · beginning

    YOU = ME

Transcript

Halloween. Do you actually mind taking our picture? If you get dressed up and don't take a pic, does it even count? Halloween is my favorite day of the year. It's a celebration of freedom of expression. It's camp. It's referential. It's an absurd absurd meditation on mortality. It's the best. So this is Bad Stuy. Hey, who lives here? My work bestie, Ari, in their apartment. Oh my good. It was so precious. Come... Welcome out. Welcome out. So we've got treats over there, tricks up our sleeve, and we're doing a costume best, so make sure to sign off with Jade. Oh my good. I love a custom contestant. What are you supposed to best farmer? Better me get my prop. I think. Yes. You're a Treyarch. No you're their wife's girlfriend? Exactly. And you're also partnered to them. Better you

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