Single handily establishing himself among Millennials and Gen z, Kenny Sebastian‘s videos were all the rage in high school. With newer additions to our personal repertoire of internet lingo, his videos titled “Chai Time with Kenny” were viral for being the first hilarious introductions to a women’s purse and its ‘monstrous contents’, among other things. During his early sets, Sebastian was also famous for performing renditions of Bollywood numbers, especially the ones sung by Arijit Singh, and also for depicting the struggles and daily to-and-fros of the average middle class family.
For a generation of people, he was the icon of relatability, and for others, he was merely a means of enjoying some adult humour. But what really made his humour stand out was the universality of his well timed jokes. Considering that a majority of our population grew up in suburban India, Kenny Sebastian acted as the insider pass to many subjects that had not surfaced in the genre of Indian comedy. If you have been living under a rock all this while, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of his most loved sets and why they are so popular.
Popular sets
Kenny is a perfect jester in his rendition of the Kendriya Vidyalaya life and the average CBSE model of study. His hilarious jokes on the teachers encountered in school is a testimony to what almost all of us have faced some time or the other. The clash between the overachieving topper and the backbencher who always hosts a party at the back of the classroom are so universal in their appeal that the audience is sure to be reminded of their school days.
Daal tadka or butter chicken? This is where the real debate arises. For eating out on a budget, the perfect strategy is always deciding on the menu beforehand to prevent any unforeseen circumstances (read: an extra item). Dessert is a luxury and Dad will always make sure to remind you constantly!
The typical interaction of the bachelor and his maid is presented quite colourfully in his version. Yet, the horrors of your mother coming to visit always persist. Personally, Kenny Sebastian’s way of making the most mundane things about himself, has always been a real comical tear-jerker and this set proves exactly why.
Focused more on the crowd work aspect of his sets, the Chai times are centered around making the audience feel as if they are enjoying some quiet hours at home, just next to their favourite person. And if that comes with a bit of general trivia, then bring it on!
So whether you like lively or demure, Kenny always has something in mind for you. For the whole exclusive experience, make sure to attend his live shows!
