When I was younger, and my family moved from the Netherlands to the US, my Dutch grandmother often sent me VHS tapes of my favorite Dutch television shows so that I could watch them in New York. Those of you who were children in the Netherlands between 1986 and 1993 will remember Meneer Kaktus, a kid’s show which is some strange crossbreed of sketch comedy, burlesque act, and talk show–marketed to seven-year-olds.
Until today, I had strong but unverified memories of the show. Now that I’ve used YouTube to walk down a full 23 minutes of memory lane, I can verify those memories: Meneer Kaktus was all about butt jokes, mooning the audience, and wearing makeup.
It may be fun for a new Dutch speaker or Dutch student to watch part or all of this episode…the characters speak really fast, and there are some obscure plot points and less-than-obscured butts (in case you are watching with children who are not Dutch and not accustomed to adult nudity in their regularly scheduled programming).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwHHytBHE_o&feature=related
Comments:
mike bendjy:
Meneer Kaktus ik kreeg het .Wat leuk dank je wel
Anne-Marije:
Geweldig! Zovaak gekeken als kind, super dank je wel!
Joop Mul:
‘t Jonge jonge wat ben ik oud!! When I was younger, my family moved from the Netherlands to Australia. T.V. had JUST arrived in both countries. I was 12. It was 1956.
Familie Doorsnee and Klim in de mast, via the radio are memories of MY younger years. (LOL)
Jo