Please Don’t Destroy - Three Sad Virgins (ft. Taylor Swift) - SNL
TLDRIn a humorous skit from 'Saturday Night Live,' Pete and PDD propose a music video showcasing their friendship and boyish charm. The video takes a comical turn when it mocks 'Three Sad Virgins,' leading to an unexpected intervention by Taylor Swift. The skit humorously addresses themes of self-esteem and friendship, with a surprise twist that leaves the audience laughing.
Takeaways
- 😀 The sketch is a parody music video about the cast members of 'Saturday Night Live'.
- 🎤 The song humorously portrays three cast members as 'Three Sad Virgins', highlighting their lack of popularity and swag.
- 🎶 The initial song lyrics describe the daily life of Pete Davidson, his fame, and the public's interest in his life.
- 🤔 The cast members, Martin, Ben, and John, initially think the song is about them, but are reassured it's just a parody.
- 😅 The script includes personal and somewhat embarrassing details about the characters, like Ben's breath and Martin's health issue.
- 😹 The characters are further humiliated with a 'Dune' rap, where they are compared to characters from the movie in a mocking way.
- 🎭 The sketch uses humor and exaggeration to poke fun at the cast members' personal lives and public personas.
- 😡 The characters express their discomfort and humiliation with the way they are portrayed in the video.
- 😔 The sketch ends with a bridge sung by Taylor Swift, which further emphasizes the characters' lack of romantic success and social standing.
- 🎉 Despite the mockery, the characters seem to accept the humor and the situation, showing good sportsmanship.
- 👍 The sketch is a creative and entertaining way to showcase the camaraderie and humor among the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'.
Q & A
What is the title of the video?
-The title of the video is 'Please Don’t Destroy - Three Sad Virgins (ft. Taylor Swift) - SNL'.
Who is initiating the idea of making a music video in the script?
-The idea of making a music video is initiated by the character who is talking to Pete and PDD.
What is the theme of the music video suggested in the script?
-The theme of the music video suggested in the script is about being best friends and boys.
How do the characters feel about being referred to as 'Three Sad Virgins'?
-The characters feel humiliated and uncomfortable about being referred to as 'Three Sad Virgins'.
What is the initial reaction of the characters when they hear the 'Three Sad Virgins' part of the song?
-The initial reaction of the characters is confusion and a bit of humor, as they question if the song is about them.
What does the character suggest to change the music video into after the 'Three Sad Virgins' theme becomes uncomfortable?
-The character suggests changing the music video into a 'Dune' rap, making it topical and related to the popular movie.
Who makes a surprise appearance in the script and contributes to the song?
-Taylor Swift makes a surprise appearance in the script and contributes to the song with additional lyrics.
What is the final theme of the music video after the characters' objections?
-The final theme of the music video becomes a 'Dune' rap after the characters object to the initial 'Three Sad Virgins' theme.
How do the characters feel about the new 'Dune' rap theme?
-The characters seem to be more accepting of the 'Dune' rap theme, although they still feel humiliated by the lyrics.
What is the final message conveyed in the song about the characters?
-The final message conveyed in the song is that the characters, referred to as 'Three Sad Virgins,' are unlikely to find romantic success and will end up alone.
Outlines
😄 Introduction and Video Idea Proposal
The script begins with a casual and friendly interaction among a group of friends, including Pete, who is referred to as 'The King of Staten Island.' The conversation quickly shifts to the topic of creating a music video that celebrates their friendship and camaraderie. The idea is to make a fun and lighthearted video that includes everyone present, with the suggestion that they play the roles of 'boys' in the video.
🎵 Music Video Parody and Characterization
The script continues with the actual music video lyrics, which humorously portray the group as 'Three Sad Virgins' who are not as cool or famous as their friends. The lyrics are self-deprecating and poke fun at the characters' lack of 'swag,' implying that they are socially awkward and less successful in comparison to others. This part of the script is a playful parody, highlighting the contrast between the group's public image and their self-perceived shortcomings.
😳 Confrontation and Clarification of Parody
After the initial part of the music video, there is a confrontation where the group members express concern about the portrayal of themselves as 'Three Sad Virgins.' They clarify that they have had sexual experiences, challenging the accuracy of the parody. Pete reassures them that it's just a parody video and that they are playing characters, not revealing their real lives. This part of the script addresses the potential for misunderstanding and the importance of maintaining the distinction between fiction and reality.
😡 Escalation and Personal Insults
The script escalates with more personal and direct insults directed at the group members, describing them with unflattering comparisons and attributes. The lyrics continue to mock their appearance and personality traits, such as one member's breath smelling like a fart, another's red penis tip, and a third's large head. This part of the script intensifies the humor but also increases the discomfort for the characters involved.
🤔 Change of Theme and Costume Humiliation
In response to the discomfort, Pete suggests changing the theme of the video to something topical, like the movie 'Dune.' The script then humorously shifts to a 'Dune' rap, with the group members dressed in costumes that are both ridiculous and demeaning, such as one dressed as Wendy from Wendy's. This part of the script shows an attempt to pivot the video in a new direction while still maintaining the humorous and embarrassing tone.
😤 Refusal to Continue and Apology
The group members decide they cannot continue with the video, expressing their humiliation and discomfort with the portrayal. Pete apologizes and acknowledges their feelings, suggesting they end the video. However, there is a twist as the script includes a bridge with even more personal and embarrassing lyrics, which the group members accept as accurate, despite their initial refusal to continue.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Parody
💡Selfie Sticks
💡Trending
💡Page Six
💡Characters
💡Swag
💡Doctor
💡Wendy's
💡Flying Sacks
💡Humiliation
💡Dune
Highlights
Petey and PDD propose a music video about being best friends and boys.
The boys agree to participate in the video, excited about the idea.
The song starts with a humorous take on Pete's fame and lifestyle.
Unexpectedly, the lyrics mock three individuals as 'Three Sad Virgins'.
The boys confront Pete about the 'Three Sad Virgins' reference, questioning if it's about them.
Pete reassures them it's just a parody and they're playing characters.
The song continues with more personal jabs at the boys' expense.
The boys express discomfort with the personal nature of the lyrics.
A suggestion is made to change the theme to something topical like 'Dune'.
The group agrees to pivot to a 'Dune' rap, incorporating the movie's theme.
The 'Dune' rap takes a turn for the bizarre with odd references to the movie.
The boys feel humiliated and decide they can't continue with the performance.
Pete apologizes, expressing regret for any discomfort caused by the video.
Taylor Swift makes a surprise appearance, adding another layer to the skit.
The song concludes with a brutal and honest assessment of the boys' characters.
The final lyrics suggest a lonely future for the 'Three Sad Virgins'.
The skit ends on a humorous and self-aware note, poking fun at the entire situation.