Schalk Bezuidenhout Takes Aim at Moon Overload
Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout has South Africans laughing and nodding in agreement with his latest viral video, in which he pokes fun at the dizzying number of “moons” modern couples seem to need.
Gone are the days when a honeymoon or wittebrood, was sacred: a simple post-wedding getaway, heartfelt tears at the ceremony, Cha Cha Slides at the reception, and then a peaceful retreat for the couple to celebrate their new life together.
Now, Bezuidenhout argues, there’s an entire calendar of extra holidays. And yes, he has a name for them.
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Babymoon, Premoon, and Beyond
In his video, Bezuidenhout shares his recent experience returning from a week in Mauritius and being astounded by all the moons people are now taking.
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Babymoon: The final calm getaway for expecting parents before nappies and sleepless nights arrive. Sweet? Yes. But also a prime opportunity for sand-foot Instagram posts with captions like, “soaking up our last moments as two.”
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Premoon: The holiday taken before the wedding itself—a prelude to the main event. Bezuidenhout calls it out as completely unnecessary.
He jokes that at this rate, South Africans can expect an “engagemoon”, “housewarming moon”, and even a “dog adoption moon.”
The Comedy Meets Reality
Bezuidenhout doesn’t just stop at making people laugh—he hits a point many parents and event-weary citizens feel in their bones: the culture of branded, Instagram-ready experiences has gone too far.
“Mense, if you want to take a holiday, just f**** take a holiday. You do not have to create more moons,”* he declares in the video.
The video resonates with South Africans, particularly new parents and wedding-goers who are already navigating increasingly elaborate celebrations. From pre-matric balls to lavish engagement parties, Bezuidenhout’s satire highlights how traditions are bending under social media pressure.
Social Media Response
The clip quickly went viral, sparking threads across X and Instagram where users shared their own frustrations and laughs. Comments range from parents joking about needing a “nap moon” to couples planning weddings joking about booking a premoon, postmoon, and honeymoon combo package.
Fans and fellow comedians praised Bezuidenhout for his sharp observation: “This is exactly what I was thinking! One moon is enough,” wrote one X user. Another joked, “Can someone invent a quarantine moon? Asking for me.”
At its core, Bezuidenhout’s comedy is a gentle but firm reminder: sometimes, you don’t need an Instagram-friendly label for every moment in life. A holiday can simply be a holiday. A honeymoon can simply be a honeymoon.
And perhaps, that’s a lesson worth laughing about.
Source: IOL
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