Katt Williams Weed Remix Featuring DJ Steve Porter
Blade brought my attention to this remix video of Katt William’s comedy set from Pimp Chronicles. It is absolutely brilliant. Check it out:
National Pole Dancing Competition
This is a sport that I think they should include in the Olympic Games…
The Gold Reef City Lyric Theatre is hosting the National Miss Pole Dance Fitness Competition for 2010. (I didn’t even know it was a sport) The Lyric will be hosting South Africa’s fifth National Annual Pole Dance Fitness Competition, on 11 September this year. (How could I have missed the other four) The ladies will strut their stuff and show their moves in a bid to win the title of Miss Pole Dance South Africa for 2010. (And I am wishing that I could be one of the judges)…
Winners will get an opportunity to compete in an international pole dancing fitness event, having proven that their skills and standards are up there with the best in the world. The competition features categories for Amateur, Intermediate, Professional and Duet competitors (I don’t know what that means but it sounds great). The themes and tricks on display will be varied and tasteful, with strict rules in place that ban nudity and vulgarity. Winner of the American Pole Dance title 2009 and first runner up in Miss Pole World title 2009, Jenyne Butterfly, will be a judge on the evening, and also treat the crowd to a performance at the end of the competition.
*Event takes place on 11 September. Amateur and Intermediate competitions from 16:00- 18:00 and Duets and Professionals from 19:30 to 21:30. Tickets cost R90-R250 and are available through Computicket.
Anonymous joke…
An Arab student sends an e-mail to his father saying:
Dear Dad
Berlin is wonderful, people are nice and I really like it here, but Dad, I am a bit ashamed to arrive at my college with my pure-gold Lamborghini Murcielago when all my teachers and many fellow students travel by train.
Your son
Yussuf
The next day, Yussuf gets a reply to his e-mail from his father:
My dear loving son
Twenty million US Dollar has just been transferred to your account. Please stop embarrassing us. Go and get yourself a train too.
Dad
Funny Bones Comedy – 7th September Line-up
Line-up: Dugald Pieterse (Host), Brent Palmer (Headliner),
Mum-z (Support) and
Dylan Skews (Support)
On Tuesday, 7th September 2010, Purple Turtle will be hosting another awesome Funny Bones comedy line-up. Since inception in February of this year, Funny Bones comedy is one of the fastest growing comedy brands in Cape Town steered by Mum-z (Mumz The Word) and Marius Van Der Westhuizen (Purple Turtle)
On the 7th September Dugald Pieterse returns to host a fantastic comedy line-up. Dugald’s natural charm and warmth on stage makes him the perfect adhesive to host an evening of comedy. His charm, combined with his experience within the entertainment industry, makes him a pleasure to watch.
The support acts include Dylan Skews, who was the 2009 winner of the Nandos Comedy Showdown and whose sharp wit and dry style of comedy keeps the audience in stitches; and Mum-z, the co-founder of Funny Bones who has already seen much stage time at many festivals around the country. His theatrical background makes him one of the most entertaining comics to watch.
The headliner for this show is Brent Palmer whose comedy career includes directing, writing and performing. He is a very well rounded entertainer who has the ability to connect with an audience very quickly and can sustain their attention for as long as he is on stage. He is extremely charming and his stage presence makes him one of Cape Town’s finest headline acts.
Event info:
Doors open: 8pm
Comedy Starts: 9pm
Food is available
Entrance: R40
Venue: Purple Turtle, corner Shortmarket and Long Street
Bookings: Purple Turtle – 021 424 0811
Bookings are essential as there is limited seating.
Who do I tell… Trevor, Trevor or Don?
Cellphone prices in South Africa are actually a joke. I can imagine the MDs and CEOs of cellphone companies meeting each other and jokingly laughing about how they have screwed over the whole country. If you think over every time that you have made a booty call so that you could make love, your cellphone company was making sweet love to your bank account. If you think of every time that you phoned your friends on your birthday, your cellphone company was planning the death of your wallet. Cellphone companies are more than a Monopoly. (Monopoly is a fun game) If I was to think of a game that better describes cellphone providers, I think of Russian Roulette. No matter what company you use, you will end up catching a bullet sooner or later and now, cellphone companies are turning to comedians to make light of the fact that they are so full of (and please excuse my Yiddish) Schidt.
Vodacom were the first to include comedians in there marketing campaigns and did so very successfully. If you can think back to the Vodacom Bushman Advert and the “We’ve Been Having It” advert you can see that humour was one of the main marketing angles that the company used (probably because the CEOs always laughing to the bank). Cell C, who have been struggling of late, turned to Trevor Noah to instill some form of trust within the public due to a recent gig that he had that mentioned how cellphone companies never keep their promises. (Though there are some people who believe that the skit itself may have been part of a more elaborate plan - click here to see link to the article and others believe that there was a lack of creativity in the actual concept of the ad campaign itself and that it showed similarity to another campaign from the states – click here for that article)
I do not find the Cell C advert amusing. Trevor Noah is, undoubtedly, one of South Africa’s funniest stand up comedians and is in a very powerful position where he can become a role model for budding young comics. Is he setting the right kind of examples for young comics by showing other out there that they too must do whatever it takes to make an extra buck? I understand how difficult it is to make money in the entertainment industry (especially in South Africa) but there is a very thin line between success and selling out. On the flip side, Trevor Noah will soon have an obscene amount of money in his bank account which he may re-invest into the growth of the comedy industry (fingers crossed) but none of the actions that he has done of late lead us to think that Cell C’s new C.E.O is committed to growth and development of comedy itself.
Not to get too far away from the topic, why would I phone a comedian to discuss my cell phone provider issues? Did Trevor study engineering? Is he a trained call centre consultant? I recently came accross another South African comedian who is also providing help to cell phone comsumers. Click on this link to see how I would expect a comedian to respond to cell phone queries. (The interesting thing about this site, it that it is actually amusing) Click this link to see the best responses Don Packett has had so far.
Now if I ever have cellular troubles I can Tell Trevor (if I am with Cell C) or I can Tell Don (If I am with MTN). I am with Vodacom, so who am I supposed to call when I have cell phone issues? Trevor Gumbi? (He was the comedian in Vodacom’s “Are you free or are you dom” advert)
The point to be made here is that the presence of comedians and comedy within the cell phone providers marketing campaign only justifies how much of a joke our cellular providers really are. But on the other hand, comedians are being recognized as great marketing tools. However you look at it, whether you have to tell Trevor, Trevor or Don, comedy is the new rock and roll.
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Jeff Dunham – New Cape Town Show Added
For those of you who still have not booked tickets for Jeff Dunham, you better do so now. Huntalive have even added another show in Cape Town, so you have no excuse if you miss this fantastic comedian / ventriloquist when he visits our shores. For more info on the event below.
PRESS RELEASE
JEFF DUNHAM – More shows, More Sidekicks
18 September – 26 September 2010
NEW CT SHOW ADDED – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(South Africa – 12 August 2010) – He is already the biggest selling international comedian to ever perform in South Africa and now Jeff Dunham fans can enjoy another opportunity to see the voice behind the character catchphrases such as Achmed the Dead Terrorist’s “Silence! I Keel You!” and José Jalapeño’s “On A Steek!” live with another Cape Town show just added.
Hailed as one of the funniest humans on the planet, the legendary Jeff Dunham will tour SA for the first-time this September and due to the overwhelming response from fans, an additional show on the 26th of September has been added to the Cape Town leg.
Let’s keep laughing…
The comedy nights at Funny Bones are getting more interesting and more interactive. Stuart Lightbody’s magic performance and guest appearance from American comic, Danny Lobell, were enhanced by the support acts from young comics – Liam Bento, Siya Seya and Milo Hot Chocolate. There was even a cameo performance by Jeannie D (from Top Billing) who served as a great assistant for one of Stuart’s tricks).
The atmosphere fantastic was fabulous, the comics performed well and the drinks were flowing. This Tuesday, we expect much of the same. Check out the press release below for the line-up:
Funny Bones Comedy, 31st August 2010
On Tuesday, 31st August 2010, Purple Turtle will be hosting another fantastic Funny Bones line-up. Since inception, Mum-z (co-founder of the show) has been able to host some of the funniest established comedians and the funniest new talent that Cape Town has ever seen. The show has picked up some steam and is now a fixed part of most comedy loving Capetonians’ calendars.
This Tuesday, the line-up includes Phila Mnyanda (who is a new comic to the scene and will be doing the open spot). He is originally from Soweto, Johannesburg but has relocated to Cape Town. His career in the navy and his unique background will allow for the audience to get a new insight the different life choices that others take.
Support act Anne Hirsch, who was the winner of Davis Kau’s “So You Think You’re Funny” Season 2 (screened on SABC), will be sharing her theatrical wit and humour with the audience and is fast becoming one of Cape Town’s best comediennes.
Rustum August, who is part of the Starving Comics comedy collective, will also be performing on the night. His dry humuor and sharp wit will keep the audiences brains’ active. He runs regular comedy nights at Zula Bar every Monday.
Headlining the show will be Mum-z, who is co-founder of Funny Bones and Editor of the comedy playground; Mumz The Word (www.mumz-the-word.com). He has been in the comedy scene since 2007 (part-time) but has already shared stage time with acts such as Trevor Noah, Loyiso Gola, Marc Lottering and Kurt Schoonraad. He has performed at Blacks Only (3 times), Rocking The Daisies 2009, Grahamstown Arts Festival 2007, Arts Alive 2007, Real Heavyweight Comedy Jam, Soweto Comedy Festival and other comedy festivals around the country. He is a theatrical performer turned comedic entertainer and has been described by many as one of South Africa’s best up and coming comics.
Event info:
Doors open: 8pm
Comedy Starts: 9pm
Food is available
Entrance: R40
Venue: Purple Turtle, corner Shortmarket and Long Street
Bookings: Purple Turtle – 021 424 0811
Bookings are essential as there is limited seating.
Jou Ma Se Comedy at The River Club & Kirstenbosch
Comedian Kurt Schoonraad has pioneered Jou Ma Se Comedy Club (JMSCC) to provide a regular reputable stand-up club for Cape Town’s laugh-craving populace and establish a support system for the industry.
Since the beginning of 2010, The River Club in Observatory (cnr of Liesbeek Parkway & Observatory Road) has been the home of the Jou Ma Se Comedy Club. Every Thursday comedy-lovers descend upon Players Café which has been a long time favourite amongst golfers and business people. The venue is centrally located and offers secure parking. Meals and refreshments can be ordered during the event. Tickets are R70 per person and R35 for students with a valid student card. Bookings can be done via www.webtickets.co.za, events@kurt.co.za, or by calling 021 448 7906 or 079 495 3989. Tickets are also sold at the door (subject to availability).
Commencing Wednesday 25 August 2010, the Jou Ma Se Comedy Club in association with Silvertree Restaurant at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (Rhodes Drive, Newlands), will be running monthly comedy events on the last Wednesday of every month. Situated in the most tranquil and beautiful of settings, the Silvertree Restaurant is world renowned for its fine food and spectacular surroundings. No matter what the season the natural beauty is infused into the restaurant. Tickets are R100 per person and includes a welcome drink and starter. The show starts at 20h30 and bookings are essential: 021 762 9585 or info@kirstenboschrestaurant.com.
About Jou Ma Se Comedy Club
Established in 2008, the club doubles as a platform for up-and-coming comedy stars as it provides an opportunity for fresh talent to brush shoulders with the more established names in the industry, as well as generating invaluable exposure for everyone who stands up to it. Every week features a Headline and Support Act, and a Host/MC. The open mic slots are already a highly sought after placement to those who wish to gain entrance into this exclusive industry.
About Kurt Schoonraad
His latest one-man show, HomeGroan invites you on a wildly funny journey into the deepest reaches of his warped mind. His previous production Spiders & Mayonnaise, exposes the lighter side of being South African (pre & post 1994) and his sense of the ridiculous has everyone in the audience laughing at their everyday fears and pet hates. Kurt Schoonraad represents a wholesome, proudly South African character that is easy to relate to. He portrays a strong friendly persona that is synonymous with popular culture and he is a fine candidate as a representative in any media format.
Geography of the sexes…
It’s that time of the day when your brain needs a bit of comic relief (that’s for those of you out there who have desk jobs). My ‘In’ tray is slowly decreasing, but I still have a lot of work to do, but I was glad to receive this joke from Blade, (Editor of Solid Game and Model Base) which actually made my day:
GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMANBetween 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa, Half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally Beautiful!
Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, Well developed and open to trade, especially for someone of real value.
Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain, very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.
Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece, gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.
Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain, with a glorious and all conquering past.
Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel, has been through war, doesn’t make the same mistakes twice, & takes care of business.
Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada, self-preserving, but open to meeting new people.
After 70, she becomes Tibet .. Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages. An adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge.
THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 80, a man is like Iran, ruled by nuts.
Don’t forget to keep sending us through jokes that ignited the fire in your funny bones… Speaking of which, I hope to see you all at tonight’s show…
A trip down memory lane
25 is one of those ages where you feel as if your life is really on track OR you feel as if you have absolutely no idea what is going on the world. I am stuck between both. Over the years my dreams have changed because I had to adapt to the circumstances in my life, that sometimes I have gotten side tracked from what it is that I really want. So I am going to take you on a return trip to Memory Lane. This is a smoking flight, so get comfy…
When I was five, our grade 0 teacher asked us to draw a picture of what we wanted to become when we grew older. I drew a picture of Michael jackson. I actually thought that Michael Jackson was an occupation. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I answered in my very Sotho and very amateur English accent, “I want to be a Michael Jackson”. Music was, at that time, my passion. I loved to sing and loved the sound of instruments. I loved imitating Michael’s moves and dancing to Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie. The first chance I could get to try out for the school choir, I did -- though it wasn’t a very manly thing to be involved in so I had to curb my enthusiasm, for the sake of my street cred (or school cred)
When I was in standard one (Grade three -- for the Mxit generation), my mother had enrolled me for Violin lessons. I must admit, I was very excited to play the Violin, and went head first into my lessons. (Especially because the Violin teacher was an attractive French MILF) The only problem with Violin lessons is that they clashed with soccer practice. I had to make a decision, but to be very honest, I loved soccer too much, so at the time it was a no-brainer.
So from Grade one to Standard four I was a choir boy, Violin drop out, soccer playing skinny black kid with hopes and dreams. My English had improved to such a point that my interest in cultural activities grew. I began public speaking and feel in love with drama. By Standard Five I was so involved in so many different facets of school life that my peers and the faculty recognised me as a real candidate for Head Boy, which I became in 1998 at Redhill School.
Then came high school. I am not Jewish so I had no bar mitzvah , but when I turned 13, I too felt as if I was a man, that the world was my oyster and that one day, I too would grow hair in weird places. High school introduced me to the world of competitive acting. There were awards in the school plays and I wanted to be a winner. Infact, I soon realised that I was a winner, raking in the Best Cameo Award 3 years in a row and then upgrading to Best Supporting Actor. I co-wrote a comedy script that ended up winning Best Original Script at Wits Raps Festival.
My academic marks had always been quite good and when I matriculated with 2 distinctions and a 71% aggregate, I thought that I could take on the world head on. But then came the post-school madness. I was enrolled at UCT and was studying Film and Media (because of a Typo). I had actually wanted to do Business Science, but I put Film and Media first and Business Science second. For some reason I thought that they would see if I could get into both and then we decide which one we would like to do. I WAS WRONG.
First year of Film and Media included everything that I had done in Film and Media at school in English, so my excitement levels were not too high. I then moved back to Joburg and thought I would try my hand at Accounting. I soon realised that you can’t just try your hand at Accounting, you actually need to ask for Accounting’s hand in marriage to do well at it. It’s a degree you have to be married to. So what did I do, I dropped out again.
By this time, I had worked as a waiter and barmen at various up-market restaurants and hotels, where I met some of my closest friends. The lifestyle was great. I had money all the time, I was not stuck behind a laptop all day, I got to meet new and interesting people everyday, the work was not too demanding but allowed for an opportunity to get into contact with some very influential people in all walks of industry. But all my friends kept reminding me that being a waiter was not a job for a private school graduate. (They make it seem as if I wanted to be a waiter my whole life… oh yea of little faith, tsk tsk)
I started applying for jobs in the corporate world and ended up being a sales executive for an online media company. I enjoyed the job and grew an immediate passion for online media, which is ultimately the reason why I am now, currently the online sales executive for Afrigator. I have been in online media for four years already, waiting for 4 years, market research for about 5 years and part-time comedy for 3 years. I have run regular comedy events in Joburg and in Cape Town and I have performed in some really cool comedy festivals, but now I am 25 years old and I need to start asking some serious questions and seriously answering them.
I am living in Cape Town, away from my hometown -- Joburg. I have to make new friends, I am far from family, I love to perform and I love online media. I still have much to learn but at the same time would like to run my own things. I am too old to have way too much fun all the time, but still young enough to live life like a Kardashan (childishly). So what do I do… well. All I can do at this point is be grateful for all the opportunities I have been given, I need to smile more, I need to be more open with people, I need to be more decisive and I need to remind myself of the inner me that people find so funny (Well, some people - I don’t want to get ahead of myself) So today, on my birthday, I am going to remind myself of the good memories I have had of late. I would like you too to share in my happy memories, so check out this video below. All the footage had been recorded on my e71 and they are of parties / events that I actually attended. Celebrate my life with me for a mintue, watch this video and take a trip with me down memory lane:
Welcome to Mumz The Word (and no, this is not a real Facebook page). Let this site be your comedy playground. I will post articles of interest to the comedy industry and articles that are just generally funny. I would also like to encourage you guys to send through jokes that tickled you or made you hurl with unadulterated laughter.
