Raditya Dika Announces Cover of Mini Album 'Timun Jelita', Compared to a Candidate Poster

Kapanlagi.com - On December 3, 2024, Raditya Dika, a renowned writer and comedian, once again captured the public's attention. This time, he announced two things simultaneously through Instagram: first, the cover of his latest novel titled Timun Jelita, and second, the cover of a mini album containing four songs that will be released alongside the novel. Raditya Dika appeared enthusiastic to showcase his work, which has long been awaited by his fans.

However, although this project is one of great importance to Raditya, many netizens provided quite unique responses. Instead of focusing on the work itself, their attention was diverted to the design of the mini album cover, which was deemed to resemble the design of a legislative candidate's campaign banner (caleg).

Nonetheless, the comments were more humorous and playful from the netizens, rather than serious controversy that could affect Raditya's project. Here is a more detailed review of the announcement and the reactions that emerged.

1. Raditya Dika Announces the Cover of 'Timun Jelita'

The EP cover of 'Timun Jelita' is said to resemble a candidate campaign poster (credit: instagram/raditya_dika)

On December 3, 2024, Raditya Dika officially announced two major things through a post on his Instagram. In the post, Raditya introduced the cover of the book Timun Jelita which will be published in December 2024. Additionally, he shared the cover design for a mini album or EP containing four songs, which will be released alongside the novel.

Raditya expressed his excitement through the caption, "1. Someone got caught reading @timunjelita early. 2. The book cover. 3. The EP cover (mini album). Can't wait to show you all of it." This announcement was met with enthusiasm from his followers.

2. Netizen Comments: "Looks Like a Candidate Banner"

The cover of the EP 'Timun Jelita' is said to resemble a legislative candidate poster (credit: instagram/raditya_dika)

Although the cover of the mini album received a lot of attention, most of the reactions from netizens focused on the design, which was considered similar to a candidate campaign banner. Comments from his followers elicited laughter, with some writing in a joking tone.

One of the comments read, "Why does it look like it's for a campaign?" This comment reflects how netizens felt that the cover design seemed more suited for political campaign purposes rather than for a mini album.

3. Netizens Claim Its Design Looks Like Political Ads

The cover of the EP 'Timun Jelita' is said to resemble a legislative candidate poster (credit: instagram/raditya_dika)

Another comment came from netizens who specifically referred to the part of the mini album cover that shows Raditya's smiling pose and thumbs up. They feel that these design elements are very similar to political ads commonly used by legislative candidates. One of them commented, "Slide 3: 'vote for us'".

This comment reflects how netizens feel that the cover seems to invite voters to vote, similar to the messages we often see in campaign ads.

4. Reactions to the Smile and Thumbs Up in Slide 3

The cover of the EP 'Timun Jelita' is said to resemble a candidate poster (credit: instagram/raditya_dika)

In the third part of Raditya Dika's mini album cover design, a wide smile and thumbs up are visible. This triggered reactions from several netizens who believe that the pose is very similar to the poses often used in legislative candidate banners. One prominent comment is, "Is that an EP cover or a candidate banner, bro?".

This comment further adds to the impression that the cover design is more suitable for a political campaign than for music promotion.

5. 'Timun Jelita' as Raditya Dika's Passion Project

The cover of the EP 'Timun Jelita' is said to resemble a candidate poster (credit: instagram/raditya_dika)

Behind this big announcement, Raditya Dika mentioned that Timun Jelita is a passion project. This project is a personal work created with love and not solely for commercial purposes. Raditya wants to present something special for his fans, both through the novel and music.

Raditya himself feels that this project is very satisfying emotionally and creatively, and he hopes that fans can feel the same. The Timun Jelita project shows that Raditya Dika continues to prioritize personal satisfaction and creative expression in every work he creates.

6. What makes Timun Jelita a passion project for Raditya Dika?

Timun Jelita is a passion project because Raditya Dika created this work with great love and for personal satisfaction, not just for financial gain.

7. Why do netizens say that the cover of Raditya Dika's mini album looks like a legislative candidate banner?

Many netizens have commented on the design of Raditya Dika's mini album cover, which features a smile and a thumbs up, which they think resembles the pose of a legislative campaign advertisement.

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