Through 'Maaf Saya Tertangkap', Majelis Lucu Indonesia Successfully Provides a Different Experience for Dark Jokes Enthusiasts

Kapanlagi.com - Majelis Lucu Indonesia or MLI recently held an unusual stand-up comedy show titled 'Maaf Saya Tertangkap' in Senen, Central Jakarta. Held secretly, the audience was given a map to find the location of the show, which was located in an old building.

Despite the spooky atmosphere resembling entering a drug lord's hideout in movies, the audience's enthusiasm was extraordinary. This was evident from the full rows of seats with impatient viewers waiting for the performance of Majelis Lucu Indonesia's main comedians.

Gian Luigi, the general manager of MLI, said that he and his team were very satisfied with the 'Maaf Saya Tertangkap' event. He also said that everything felt and experienced by the audience was well-planned, including the unconventional location selection.

"The audience looks really happy because this show has been planned, it's not impromptu. We know Coki is no longer with MLI, this is a back-up plan if something happens to Coki, and today I can only say that what MLI presents is not just stand-up and roasting, but a comedy experience," Gian Luigi explained.

1. Coki Becomes an Inspiration

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Furthermore, Gian Luigi explained that one of the inspirations behind this Sorry, I Got Caught is none other than the case of Coki Pardede, one of the MLI members who was recently arrested by the police for drugs. 

"Because we want to give the audience an experience, we also have a common thread that needs to be conveyed to the audience, 'Sorry, I Got Caught' Coki because of meth, that's the common thread. Old buildings are synonymous with places where drug dealers are raided by the police. Well, we want the story to reach the audience," he continued.

2. Implementing Strict Health Protocols

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However, there are certainly many considerations for MLI to hold Stand Up performances offline considering the current situation of the Covid 19 pandemic. But with the implementation of strict health protocols, Gian said that 'Sorry, I Got Caught' was successfully held with sold-out show tickets in Jakarta, even in the midst of a pandemic.

"Of course, since the beginning of last year, there has been that strength, we slowly counteract that thinking itself, we provide a concept that makes the audience interested and want to watch. And it's proven that 'Sorry, I Got Caught' sold out in Jakarta amidst the pandemic," he said.

3. Some Rules When Watching

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In addition, Gian also explained how MLI applies health protocols for anyone who wants to watch 'Sorry, I'm Caught'. Not only that, he also mentioned various MLI-specific rules when the audience watches Dark Jokes in 'Sorry, I'm Caught'.

"We apply health protocols according to the rules, we prepare ambulances, medical personnel, and all audience members must be vaccinated and tested with an antigen, and of course, wear masks," he explained.

"Of course, it is prohibited to record videos during this performance, it is a rule that MLI implements. Why? Because we want those who watch this to enjoy it without recording, and those who didn't buy tickets become curious, and we maintain the exclusivity of the event," he concluded.

4. Liquid Business

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On the other hand, in a pandemic like this, MLI apparently started developing a new business. Not only in the field of comedy and merchandise, MLI also released a liquid business for vapor lovers.

This MLI step started when they saw the hobby of fans who are mostly vape users, and this is also the motivation for them to present a liquid product named RP, short for Real Pleasure.

5. Unique Ways to Promote

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MLI, in collaboration with Revolution Liqquid, also brings Coki Pardede, Tretan Muslim, Dono Pradana, and Rigen Rakelna as brand ambassadors.

In addition, Tretan Muslim and his friends apparently have a unique way to promote their latest product by randomly visiting vape stores with the intention of surprising customers who purchase their products.

(kpl/irf/dwn)