If you haven’t seen David Attenborough’s skit on potholes or Phala Phala’s sofa monologue on social media, you’re missing out. And South Africa needs Themba-Robin Behrens’ mix of satire and slapstick right now. Comedy relief about all that Mzansi is battered and bruised, it makes the unbearable weight of various things-up, More bearable. He is not afraid to voice his opinion or make fun of politicians and push some buttons. He is only afraid of frogs. This is because they don’t like the way they look. “It’s the way he moves. It’s…
If you haven’t seen David Attenborough’s skit on potholes or Phala Phala’s sofa monologue on social media, you’re missing out. And South Africa needs Themba-Robin Behrens’ mix of satire and slapstick right now.
Comedy relief about all that Mzansi is battered and bruised, it makes the unbearable weight of various things-up, More bearable. He is not afraid to voice his opinion or make fun of politicians and push some buttons.
He is only afraid of frogs. This is because they don’t like the way they look.
“This is the way he moves. It’s horrible. And he always comes out in the dark and rainy night, ready for you to step on and ruin your good shoes,” he said.
That sums up Behrens’ personality pretty well. He is affable, gentle in nature with an exuberant passion for life. He doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing what’s on his mind. He also shares this with his wife and two children.
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Joburg is his hometown, but he spent a few years in the Eastern Cape during his youth.
Comedic satire and content creation are a thing of the past in his career as a sound engineer. Today, he divides his time between recording and mixing for local and international clients and living up to his fast-growing reputation as someone who can bring a smile to your phone, authentically and effortlessly.
Humor rolls off the tongue without having to write a joke first.
“In terms of the content I post and the satirical parodies, the South African government gives me a lot of content that doesn’t work,” Behrens said.
“But I want to focus more on who we are as South Africans and the diversity and diversity that makes us all such an incredible melting pot.”
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Former sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa is one of the funniest politicians, says Behrens. He shared a tweet about Mthethwa that he read recently and said it summed it up well: “He’s like a father who doesn’t help you when you’re growing up. But as soon as you win an award, he’s quick to shake your hand. And I think that’s right for the title.
Behrens also believes that Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s dramatics have turned him into a capable influencer, but he notes that many politicians like to create noise, but have yet to show real delivery skills.
Behrens has a serious side and often reflects on the world around him.
The leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, is the only thing that can be remembered about him. He said it was mild compared to what he had heard before.
“I do not lead a political party. I’m not the center of attention,” Behrens said. “I’m sure a mismash or a fluffup could happen at any time. Call your ex-husband roadkill? Yes, I know a few people with ex-wives and that’s probably not the worst thing I’ve heard from other people on both sides of the coin.
From politicians and their constant rhetoric to next year’s national elections, Behrens suggests that there is currently no clear candidate, in terms of political parties and beliefs.
“I’m not sure that I have the most reliable political candidate. We’ve all heard some miracle stories in the last decade and nothing has worked,” he said.
“So it’s more about who will show actions, than words. There must be a long list of empty promises.
Here, he picks on Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and shows how the current education system is failing children, today. This is my biggest complaint with the current regime. He feels strongly about education and says that if he had to choose an alternative career, it would be teaching.
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“I think that helping people understand things is amazing. And it’s a great way to improve the world,” he said.
When he’s not pushing faders and twiddling buttons in the studio or creating fantastic satire, Behrens spends time with his family. It leaves little time to pursue other interests, but driving time is alone time – and listening to audio books or motivational speakers while behind the wheel.
– news@citizen.co.za