Stand Up Comedy Dzawin: Harusnya DPR Jangan di Senayan, tapi di Tengah Pasar!

Kompas TV Aceh

1 Jun 202306:11

Summary

TLDRThe transcript features a stand-up comedian delivering a humorous performance centered around political satire in Indonesia. The comedian jokes about becoming a presidential candidate, the absurdity of campaign posters on public transport, and how celebrities are increasingly becoming political candidates. The act touches on the disconnection between politicians and the public, mocking elitism with exaggerated scenarios like politicians in markets and interactions with street thugs. The performance blends humor and commentary on corruption, politics, and the societal state, ending with a reflection on the value of comedy in bringing both joy and wisdom.

Takeaways

🎤 The comedian jokes about being a favorite in the last performance but acknowledges his mistakes.
🇮🇩 He humorously presents himself as a presidential candidate, promising free food and drinks.
🚍 The comedian critiques how democracy is perceived, with political posters appearing on public transport.
🚌 He makes a joke about choosing public transport based on political candidate posters rather than routes.
🎭 The comedian comments on how celebrities, public figures, and even comedians may run for political office, often focusing on popularity rather than qualifications.
💸 He highlights the absurd costs of running for office, mentioning a figure of 6 billion rupiah, comparing it to the prize from a comedy competition.
🏛️ The comedian criticizes how the parliament is disconnected from the public, suggesting it should be located in a market to better hear the people’s voice.
👮 He jokes about encounters with local thugs (preman) and how parliament members wouldn't get extorted since the thugs only want clean money.
🧠 He proposes that political candidates should undergo emotional intelligence and motivation seminars to prevent corruption.
😄 The comedian reflects on the importance of making people laugh while also delivering messages that make them think, suggesting it adds meaning to life.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the comedian's performance?
-The main theme revolves around politics and democracy in Indonesia, particularly focusing on the absurdities of political campaigns and candidates.
What humorous comparison does the comedian make about public transportation and political posters?
-The comedian jokes that if political posters continue to be placed on public vehicles, people might start choosing public transportation routes based on the political candidates' posters rather than their actual destinations.
Why does the comedian mock the idea of celebrities running for political office?
-He mocks it by implying that being well-known, rather than having political capability, is the main qualification for becoming a political candidate in Indonesia, even joking that one day stand-up comedians might run for office.
What does the comedian suggest is the cost of running for political office?
-He mentions a dissertation by someone named Pramono, which claims that running for office requires a financial investment of 6 billion rupiah.
How does the comedian relate the cost of running for office to his own experience as a comedian?
-He humorously compares the 6 billion rupiah required to run for office with the 50 million rupiah prize from the stand-up comedy competition 'Suci,' stating he would need to win 120 times to afford to run for office.
What criticism does the comedian make about how the government interacts with the public?
-He criticizes how members of parliament (DPR) are disconnected from the public, hidden behind high walls and riding in expensive cars like Camrys, suggesting that they should be placed in the middle of public markets to better listen to the people's voices.
What is the joke involving a 'preman pasar' (market thug) and a politician?
-The comedian jokes that a market thug wouldn't rob a politician because politicians handle 'halal' money, and robbing them would result in double the sin.
How does the comedian propose to prevent politicians from engaging in corruption?
-He humorously suggests that political candidates should attend motivational seminars like 'ISQ,' which involve emotional exercises like imagining their parents to build empathy.
What moral message does the comedian convey at the end of the performance?
-He conveys the idea that making people laugh brings happiness and is a virtuous act, but if comedy can also educate and provide wisdom, it leaves a lasting impact and is even more meaningful.
How does the comedian incorporate humor into his reflection on the English language?
-He jokes about how most English people say 'thank you' instead of 'terima kasih' and emphasizes that this is a 'fact,' playing on the cultural difference and making a light-hearted observation.

Outlines

00:00

🎤 Comedic Presidential Campaign Announcement

The comedian begins by humorously introducing himself as a presidential candidate for 2014, making light of campaign promises like free food and drinks for everyone. He also pokes fun at the concept of political vehicles, noting how campaign posters are often stuck on public transportation. The comic envisions a future where people choose which bus to take based on the candidate’s poster rather than its destination, referencing Haji Muhidin as an example. The focus shifts to the absurdity of unqualified individuals, like celebrities, entering politics for recognition rather than capability, humorously suggesting that even a stand-up comedian could run for office.

05:03

😂 Satirical Commentary on Political Campaign Spending

The comedian discusses the enormous financial burden of running for office, citing a dissertational claim by Pramono that it takes 6 billion rupiah to become a political candidate. He jokingly compares this cost to his earnings as a comedian, noting that winning the 'Suci' comedy competition 120 times would still fall short of affording a campaign. The comedian continues with the idea that even if he could compete that many times, there would be a shortage of judges willing to evaluate so many seasons, referencing 'Om Indro.' This section highlights the humor in the absurdity of political campaign expenses.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Democracy

Democracy is a system of government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders. In the video, the comedian highlights how Indonesia is a democratic nation and critiques the political process, specifically mentioning how political candidates use vehicles for their campaigns in a literal sense. This reflects on the superficial understanding and practice of democracy by some politicians.

💡Caleg (Legislative candidate)

Caleg refers to a legislative candidate in Indonesia. The comedian talks about how many people aspire to become a caleg, not because of their qualifications but because they are public figures or celebrities. This underscores the comedian's criticism of the political system where popularity often trumps competence.

💡Poster Campaign

Poster campaigns are a form of political advertisement where candidates display their posters on public transport and in public spaces. The comedian humorously critiques how posters are plastered everywhere, even on vehicles, leading to a scenario where people might choose transport based on the politician's poster rather than its route.

💡Comedian as Caleg

The idea of a comedian running for office is used as a satire in the script. The comedian jokes about becoming a candidate for president, offering absurd promises like free food and drinks. This reflects the broader critique of how unqualified individuals can seek office based on fame rather than merit.

💡DPR (House of Representatives)

DPR refers to the Indonesian House of Representatives. The comedian critiques the distance between politicians and the people, symbolized by the high walls and luxurious offices. He suggests that DPR should be located in public spaces like markets to be closer to the people and better understand their needs.

💡Corruption

Corruption is indirectly addressed when the comedian mentions that legislative candidates need a large amount of money to run for office, implying that the political process may encourage corrupt behavior. The comedian uses humor to criticize the financial barriers to political participation and how money influences politics.

💡Preman (Thug)

Preman refers to a local thug. In the script, the comedian imagines a scenario where a thug in a market encounters a member of parliament but chooses not to rob him because the parliamentarian's money is 'halal,' and taking it would result in greater sin. This comedic scene highlights the perceived morality of certain figures and the absurdity of societal norms.

💡Public Figure Candidates

Public figure candidates refer to celebrities, artists, or entertainers running for political office. The comedian critiques this trend, emphasizing that the focus has shifted from capability to popularity, leading to a political system where recognition, rather than merit, determines success.

💡Senayan

Senayan is the area in Jakarta where Indonesia's parliament is located. The comedian jokes that instead of being in Senayan, the DPR should be relocated to markets to be closer to the people, criticizing how detached politicians are from the public they are supposed to serve.

💡ISQ (Motivational Seminar)

ISQ stands for a motivational seminar that emphasizes emotional and personal development, often involving participants reflecting on their families. The comedian jokes that legislative candidates should attend these seminars to avoid corruption, using humor to suggest that empathy and emotional reflection could improve their behavior.

Highlights

The comedian was the favorite performer in the previous week's show.

The comedian makes a humorous reference to being a 'presidential candidate' for the comedian competition in 2014, joking about offering free food and drinks.

A satirical observation about how Indonesian political candidates' posters are often placed on public transportation vehicles.

The comedian jokes about how people might choose public transportation based on the political candidate posters they see rather than the actual route.

Satirical remark on how various public figures, including stand-up comedians, might run for political office in Indonesia.

A comedic mention that to become a political candidate in Indonesia costs about 6 billion rupiahs, which the comedian calculates would require 120 stand-up competition wins.

The comedian critiques the detachment of political figures, suggesting the parliament building should be located in a marketplace to better connect with everyday people.

A humorous observation on how everything can be found in a market, from chicken sellers to drug addicts, highlighting the diversity of society.

Joke about how a street thug wouldn’t dare to rob a member of parliament because it would be considered sinful.

Satire on how politicians should attend motivational seminars to prevent corruption, imagining emotional moments where they reflect on their families.

A joke about mistaking the death symbol of a yellow flag in Indonesia for a political candidacy flag.

The comedian emphasizes the power of humor to bring joy and potentially increase knowledge, viewing it as a valuable contribution to society.

Closing joke referencing 'Kompor Gas', a phrase used to emphasize a job well done in Indonesian stand-up comedy.

Comment from another comedian about the humor being 'nutritious' and full of 'vitamins', adding to the praise.

A playful critique on how most English people don’t say 'thank you' and prefer to say 'thank you' in a different way.