After hours of studying their tweets, analysing the themes they address and scrutinising their ability to make us LOL, ROFL or simply just "hehe" we selected these five superstar comedic tweeters.
Here’s a list of five South African comedians that you should follow on Twitter right now:
1) Anne Hirsch:
Our favourite bestie and host of her own stalk show, this humorous lady will tickle your funny bone or any other part of your body if you allow her.
Twitter handle: @Anne_Hirsch
Twitter bio: Actress Comedian Writer. Often compared to Angelina Jolie...by myself.
Tweet example:
Is this 1996? @ENews 'Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Step Out for Date Night http://t.co/UW9eYP9ffC'
— Anne Hirsch (@Anne_Hirsch) March 7, 2014
2) Marc Lottering:
Every word that comes out of his mouth is funnier than the previous word that came out of his mouth.
Twitter handle: @marclottering
Twitter bio: Comedian
Tweet example:
Soooo many reasons why I don't borrow bicycles from friends! pic.twitter.com/6lam0hQjGi
— Marc Lottering (@marclottering) March 11, 2014
3) Trevor Noah:
Funnier than Cell C’s data bundle rates this internationally acclaimed comedic force of nature still stays true to his roots.
Twitter handle: @trevornoah
Twitter bio: Comedian from South Africa. I was in the crowd when Rafiki held Simba over the edge of the cliff, like an African Michael Jackson.
Tweet example:
Except a Breakup :( RT @RobbyCollins_: Everything looks cool in slow motion!
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 11, 2014
4) Nik Rabinowitz:
Sweeter than Babka, Nik is our favourite comedic treat!
Twitter handle: @nikrabinowitz
Twitter bio: South African stand-up comic & part-time leg-spinner born in a stable.
Tweet example:
What lipstick is Hougie advertising? Doesn't look like standard bulls pink. pic.twitter.com/sG6LRiyukL
— Nik Rabinowitz (@nikrabinowitz) March 12, 2014
5) Chester Missing:
This rude, crude and shockingly honest puppet is definitely a handful. (Get it?)
Twitter handle: @Chestermissing
Twitter bio: Puppet political analyst from South Africa. Associated with apartheid beneficiary and enslaver of puppets.
Tweet example:
Now they have brought a wooden door into court. I told you Barry Roux would cross examine it, make it feel like a window.
— Chester Missing (@chestermissing) March 12, 2014