The Sharmanator

Ever wondered what Yoda would sound like if he could actually construct a sentence? Ask and ye shall receive my pretties…

Sentences reshuffled, impactful become.

When I spawn offspring, I’m pre-ordering one like this:

What a legend!

Thanks Kirsty

Arguably my favourite in the series of three that we produced for NoMU. Eating sushi off ‘Kate the Plate’ was always going to be a winner:

If you missed the previous episodes, here’s the Boerie Tower and Gumboot Puree Challenges for your enjoyment:

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It’s common knowledge that each of us has a twin. Not the genetic kind, but rather the mirror image version of ourselves. Somewhere in the world.

Thanks to Dale, I have now been introduced to my doppelganger:

Uncanny, innit?

I just received a mail from a mate, simply titled ‘Your Hero’. It’s apt. I want to be this guy, and so should you.

Thanks Trev, hoy

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means. Time for another episode of #HAChef

Remember episode one > here ? Of course you do.

In this week’s episode, the 13 South African hopefuls participate in one of our country’s most culturally rich activities, as they attempt to gumboot their way to tomato puree success. It’s all tomato juice, sweat, but fortunately no tears below:

For more info visit NoMU’s site here, follow @nomuchirps on Twitter or like on Facebook

Word!

Just to state upfront, this is not a paid-for piece. I like what Vodacom Color is doing. It is a sub brand of the red machine, aimed at rewarding under 25s with downloads and freebies to add value to your comms needs. You can learn more about the benefits here.

What I really like about Color is that they have a program called SuperPeers that aims to assist young entrepreneurs realise their potential and offers mentoring sessions with other like minded, and experienced individuals. I was invited to attend one of these sessions a few months ago to provide some insight into my entrepreneurial endeavours, the challenges I face as a startup and business owner, and to offer advice to the SuperPeers.

Below is a brief video of what went down.

Entrepreneurs will change the world and the more of these programs that we have in SA and the more support entrepreneurs have, the better the result.

Well done dudes.

And as a throw forward to tomorrow’s shenanigans… Part 2 of HalfArsed-a Chef drops first thing. Watch this space

*HalfArsed-a Chef is the latest project we have been involved in with Team Best, who are obvz, the best.

There is a fundamental problem with ‘reality’ TV. The successful ideas are scooped up by large production companies – such as Endemol (I don’t know the names of the other culprits) – packaged and sold to other countries, in order for them to milk the concepts for every possible cent, globally. Strict brand bibles are produced to ensure the show’s integrity remains intact and the presenters are instructed to maintain the idiosyncrasies of the international version’s hosts. This template is perfect on paper, but upon execution, it has the potential to become contrived – and that’s the problem when successful reality comes to SA. It generally comes here to die… a slow cringeworthy death.

‘Reality’ food shows are the latest craze. From the Ramseys and Olivers of the world, to the amateurs hosting three strangers to vie for culinary excellence – everywhere we turn there’s a new cooking show, chef, or TV channel competing for our attention.

When it was announced that South Africa would have its very own version of a popular cooking show, we decided it was our moral obligation to produce an online series that commented on the state of food / cooking / chef shows, didn’t take itself too seriously like the professional productions, and depicted challenges that were uniquely Saffa.

Screw macarons, we can haz boerewors!

Stay tuned, there’s more to come in the next few weeks…

*Purposeful mockumentary style, intended to be ridiculous, constructive criticism welcome in the comment section below

For the love of the fancy dress…

Thanks Murray

I’m a big fan of being barefoot. If I must go to meetings in shoes, I opt for the trusty Havaianas, but the below Sharfashion tip will make even the most ardent kaalvoet kind (barefoot child – for our international readers) want to boot up this winter:

Ya, sure, we don’t have the snow, but perfect for those times when you get into a bar brawl and you need to roundhouse kick someone in the FACE! Much more manly than a PK induced handprint.

You’ll be the first to know when your local Edgars stockist drops these badboys.

Booyah!