Comedian Rachel Coster’s New Video Series Explores the Unkempt Bedrooms of Male 20-Somethings
In her new video series, comedian Rachel Coster takes viewers on a tour of some of the foulest and most unsightly corners of New York City. But she’s not focusing on the grimy sidewalks of Times Square or the smelly subway stations. Instead, Ms. Coster is shining a spotlight on the squalid apartments of male 20-somethings in her series “Boy Room.”
Dusty shelves, sweat-stained pillowcases, and teetering heaps of laundry are just some of the home decor staples featured in “Boy Room,” where Ms. Coster profiles some of the most unkempt bedrooms owned by the male species. The series has garnered attention on social media, with one Instagram user comparing it to “Hoarders” but with a mix of happiness and sadness.
In each minute-and-a-half-long video, Ms. Coster is led on an apartment tour by a willing participant, investigating the method behind each room’s madness. At the end, she offers simple tips to help the inhabitant declutter and get their domestic life on track.
The series, which has gained over 71,000 followers on TikTok and more than 22,000 on Instagram, was born out of a pitch Ms. Coster made to Adam Faze, the owner of production company Gymnasium. They tested the concept by showing up unannounced at the apartments of male friends, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
While some may view the series as a form of entertainment at the expense of messy roommates, Ms. Coster insists it’s all in good fun. “I don’t want anyone to feel bad or like we’re putting them on the spot,” she said. “I think it’s only good fun.”
“Boy Room” candidates can be nominated for consideration via email, with many reaching out to Ms. Coster directly on Instagram. The series has sparked interest from viewers like Christopher Isaacson, who saw the first installment and thought his apartment would be a perfect fit.
As the series continues to gain popularity, Ms. Coster remains open about her own messy tendencies. “Everybody knows somebody who’s got a Boy Room, and it doesn’t mean you love them any less,” she said. “We’re all kind of united in that way.”
