Back to 2012
When a group of modern-day teens discover an enchanted basketball court, they are transported back to 2012, where they must navigate the exaggerated 'tough guy' culture while trying to find a way back home.
Genre
Comedy/Drama
Logline
When a group of modern-day teens discover an enchanted basketball court, they are transported back to 2012, where they must navigate the exaggerated ‘tough guy’ culture while trying to find a way back home.
Synopsis
In the vibrant urban neighborhood of Eastside, a group of high school friends stumbles upon an old basketball court rumored to be enchanted. When they decide to play a game, they are unexpectedly transported back to 2012, where they encounter a world filled with oversized hoodies, reggaeton beats, and the bravado of ‘tough guy’ culture. As they navigate this nostalgic yet absurd landscape, they meet a group of local teens who embody the essence of 2012’s street style and attitude. Struggling to fit in and understand the social dynamics, the modern teens must confront their own insecurities while trying to blend in with the ‘2012 guys’ and find a way back to their own time. Through humorous confrontations, dance-offs, and unexpected friendships, they learn valuable lessons about authenticity, acceptance, and the evolution of coolness.
Examples of Content
Episodes featuring dance-offs that mix modern and 2012 styles.; Humorous scenarios where modern slang clashes with early 2010s phrases.; Confrontations between the characters that highlight generational differences.; Nostalgic references to popular culture from 2012, including fashion, music, and internet trends.
Rationale
The show taps into the current nostalgia for the early 2010s while humorously critiquing the tough guy stereotypes of that era. With the rise of social media platforms like TikTok, where trends quickly come and go, ‘Back to 2012’ will resonate with both Gen Z and millennials who remember the culture of their teenage years. The show’s comedic approach will allow for engaging storytelling while addressing themes of identity and acceptance.
Alternative Titles
Tough Guys of 2012; Street Legends: Return to 2012; Pachanga Time
Alternative Loglines
A group of modern teens must survive the exaggerated street culture of 2012 after being transported back in time.; When high school friends find themselves in a nostalgic past, they confront the ‘tough guy’ persona that defined their youth.; Lost in a time warp, teens learn the value of authenticity as they navigate the wild world of 2012.
Trend Date
2024-09-16
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