The Fonejacker is a hilarious and groundbreaking British comedy program that has enjoyed phenomenal success since hitting the TV screens back in 2006. Though the first full series was not commissioned until the following year, it continues to go from strength to strength the world over by taking the hum drum of cold calling to another level
Created by, and starring Kayvan Novak, the program simply parodies phone calls made in modern day life; but with hilarious consequences from the witty and cleverly executed scripts which are used. That the prank calls are place to members of the public just going about their daily lives and in the workplace adds to its appeal.
The Fonejacker himself is somewhat of a failed terrorist in many ways; or at least that is how he is portrayed complete with “bobble hat”; a beanie with a pom-pom, and a pair of large aviator sunglasses.
He is pictured using phones in a whole host of places, but it is in the characters he plays and the guises he uses to portray them on screen that the real magic happens.
Possibly the most popular character, (or perhaps infamous would be a better description), is George Agdgdgwngo. Clearly inspired by the legions of con artists that seem to be based many African countries, George isn’t quite the full ticket for such a scam.
Desperately trying to wheedle the bank details from unsuspecting members of the public, he struggles to come up with decent enough hooks. Ploys used already include wiring the jackpot of a one penny competition to the lucky person at the other end of the phone, or claiming the details are needed to safely move the cash so the bank can be cleaned!? That he does it with a smile on his face just adds to the appeal.
Equally as much fun for the viewer is the caller from Indian call center Internet Service Providings; yes, with the “S” at the end for effect! That the young worker is not particularly confident, nor has a good product to sell is sure to be familiar to many.
Desperately trying to get people to upgrade their ‘internet service providings’ or ‘mobile phonings’ he is confident the deal he can do you is better. However, the prices offered are ridiculous and the worst you could ever wish to find. The whole call gets even better if people complain, and are put through to the manager. This really is priceless humor, snatches of which so many people will be familiar with.
There are more than twenty characters that Novak assumes the identity of; from mice that call vets for advice to kill a neighbor’s cat, prisoners in jail calling for a job, and elderly people calling for help with their computer. Each is superb, extremely well written and the Fonejacker will quite possibly have your sides hurting by the end of each show.
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