Long before ABC's Scandal, television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes created a teen drama, which has now been transformed into a Scandal parody. This hilarious video features some of Scandal's main characters acting as vibrant adolescents in a fictional high school.
While Shonda Rhimes is most credited for her hit shows such as Grey's Anatomy and How to Get Away With Murder, the brilliant creative once dabbled in the world of teen soap operas. Only creating four episodes, this suspenseful teen drama was first aired on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show.
The series is titled 'Scandal High' and features a sort of Gossip Girl theme. With student election scandals, best friend betrayals, teacher crushes, and Kerry Washington as narrator, this Scandal parody is almost as good as the show itself.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Scandal Parodies
- Parodying popular TV shows and movies has become a popular trend among creators and marketers.
- Teen Drama Resurgence
- Teen dramas and soap operas are making a comeback as evidenced by the popularity of Scandal High.
- Cross-genre Mashups
- Mashing up different genres and styles in creative and unexpected ways is a growing trend in entertainment.
Where This Applies
- TV and Film Production
- Opportunities exist for production companies to create and market parodies of popular shows and movies.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brands and advertisers can partner with creators to produce and promote parody content for viral marketing campaigns.
- Entertainment and Media
- Television networks and streaming platforms can capitalize on the trend of cross-genre mashups by commissioning and acquiring innovative content.
