ALI AKBAR: TERNATE ITU KOTA BUKAN SAYUR! | Festival Bloom Merdeka

Summary

In this comedic script, the performer humorously shares experiences from his life in Ternate, contrasting it with life in Jakarta. He humorously describes encounters with unique city phenomena like 'silver men' and local cinema experiences, along with the quirks of public transportation. The performer also touches on food preferences, like his love for crackers, despite his allergy to shrimp. Throughout, he blends cultural observations with relatable situations, engaging the audience with witty commentary about daily life, cultural differences, and amusing social interactions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The comedian expresses frustration with people who act overly familiar, especially those with exaggerated accents, making fun of their behavior.
• 😀 The comedian humorously talks about the lack of progress in his hometown, Ternate, especially compared to big cities like Jakarta.
• 😀 The 'Manusia Silver' (Silver Man) phenomenon is discussed as a form of street art that originally served as charity work but has become ubiquitous, leading to confusion about its purpose.
• 😀 The comedian shares his fear of being approached or touched by 'Manusia Silver' while riding his motorbike, humorously imagining a scenario where the roles are reversed.
• 😀 The comedian compares his experiences in Ternate, where a cinema was only established in 2019, highlighting the humorous behavior of locals who are unfamiliar with modern cinema norms.
• 😀 A funny incident is shared about a couple of people arguing over seats at the cinema, illustrating the confusion about assigned seating and general lack of knowledge about how cinemas work.
• 😀 A lighthearted story about people arriving late to the cinema and causing disruption by using their flashlights, leading to an awkward interaction with the comedian.
• 😀 The comedian jokes about an uncomfortable experience with an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver whose helmet and body had an unpleasant smell, comparing it to a disturbing situation.
• 😀 The comedian reveals his deep love for kerupuk (crispy snacks), especially how much he enjoys them more than other foods, but also his allergy to shrimp that prevents him from enjoying shrimp crackers.
• 😀 The comedian humorously recounts a sad but relatable experience of buying a kilo of boiled peanuts, only to find that one of the peanuts was actually just water, turning it into a funny and bittersweet moment.

Q & A

What is the significance of 'manusia silver' in the script?

'Manusia silver' refers to street performers dressed in silver body paint, often used for fundraising or as an artistic expression in urban environments like Jakarta. The speaker uses this to highlight the disparity between his hometown, Ternate, and Jakarta, humorously noting that Ternate doesn't have such performers yet, implying the city's underdevelopment.

What is the speaker’s view on Ternate compared to Jakarta?

The speaker humorously compares Ternate and Jakarta, expressing that Ternate is 'far behind' in development, exemplified by the fact that Ternate lacks 'manusia silver' and only recently got its first cinema in 2019.

How does the speaker use humor to describe the first experience of going to a cinema in Ternate?

The speaker humorously describes the confusion and chaos at the cinema in Ternate, with people arguing over seats despite numbered assignments, and highlights how people from smaller cities are unfamiliar with the modernity of cinemas.

What is the significance of the speaker’s reaction to the 'smelly helmet' story?

The 'smelly helmet' story is an exaggeration of an unpleasant experience while riding an ojek (motorcycle taxi). The humor lies in the speaker’s over-the-top imagination, wondering if the helmet was used for a funeral procession, and his discomfort from the smell, adding absurdity to the everyday situation.

Why does the speaker love kerupuk so much, and how is it connected to the humor in the script?

The speaker expresses a deep love for kerupuk (Indonesian crackers), highlighting his frustration with people who don’t appreciate it when served with their meal. The humor comes from his over-enthusiastic consumption of it, even before noticing the main dish, and his allergy to shrimp, which adds an extra layer of absurdity.

What is the speaker's perspective on 'shaf belakang' (back rows) in the mosque?

The speaker humorously criticizes the back rows in the mosque, which are typically filled with children who are not focused on the prayer. He exaggerates the situation, comparing it to a football game where the imam is the goalkeeper and the children play 'futsal' (a type of football), showing his frustration with this social norm.

What does the speaker mean by the '1 kilo of boiled peanuts' anecdote?

The speaker humorously recounts buying a kilo of boiled peanuts, only to find one with water instead of a peanut inside. Despite the disappointment, he finds the water 'surprisingly' enjoyable, adding a twist to the common experience of disappointment leading to unexpected pleasure.

How does the speaker use exaggeration to talk about the experience of being hugged by 'manusia silver'?

The speaker exaggerates the situation of being approached by a 'manusia silver' at a red light, imagining being hugged by them. This absurd scenario amplifies his fear and discomfort, using hyperbole to humorously depict his unease with the street performers.

What is the comedic effect of the speaker’s description of children during the prayer?

The comedic effect comes from the absurdity of the situation, where the speaker, trying to focus on his prayer, ends up listening to a conversation between two children next to him. The humor lies in the unexpectedness of such conversations in a sacred space, with the children distracting the speaker from his religious duties.

What role does self-deprecating humor play in this monologue?

Self-deprecating humor plays a key role in the monologue as the speaker often portrays himself as a victim of everyday frustrations, such as dealing with smelly helmets, late cinema-goers, and awkward social situations. This type of humor makes the speaker more relatable and the audience more engaged, as they see him navigating life's annoyances with humor.