Since 2006, the Fonejacker has been making people laugh through its groundbreaking approach to prank calls, and society’s obsession with call centers. Though a full series of its own did not appear in Britain until a year after its debut, the worldwide phenomenon continues to grow.
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 main protagonist of the calls is the Fonejacker himself. Looking somewhat like a terrorist who has fallen on rough times, the image of his homemade balaclava and sunglasses just add to the whole effect.
But it is in the characters that the Fonejacker assumes to place his calls that the real fun starts.
One character that has proved extremely popular is George Agdgdgwngo; an African “scamster”. Taking its inspiration from the many individuals and organizations based in Africa that try to defraud people, George never seems to get it right.
Trying to scam people out of their bank details, claiming he will wire their eighty pounds of winnings immediately, doesn’t quite cut it. Nor does his tales of a bird stuck in the bank vault do much to convince people to part with their account numbers. It is simply riotous as he fails, but remains so polite and apologetic.
In another witty parody of society today, the Indian call center worker is brilliant. Calling from a company known as “Internet Service Providings”, the young caller really hasn’t got much of a chance of getting new customers for his company.
Whilst the offers he gives are said to be market leading; explaining the deal for a better ISP, mobile phone, or even dating site membership do not quite hold water. The prices are extreme and the benefits all but nonexistent. Irate callers get put through to the manager, where the Fonejacker hilarity just gets more increased.
There are more than 20 characters played in the Fonejacker; all as good as the next. When you watch, look out for the mouse which takes the whole concept to another level. Superb!
Get your own Fonejacker Soundboard by going online. The Fonejacker is something that will have you laughing continually. These skits are a great for you to watch and enjoy a program. Buy your own copy now!