Eretz Nehederet Stars on Politicians' Obsession With Show
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Stars of the Israeli satire show "Eretz Nehederet" are gearing up for their tenth election broadcast, detailing their multi-script preparation process. Comedians revealed that politicians are "very obsessed" with their impersonations, with some even offering feedback. The show's creators acknowledged the difficulty in finding enough female politicians to satirize and expressed concern about the country's political instability. Despite the challenges, the cast remains dedicated to their show's optimistic closing message.
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- Eretz Nehederet comedians are preparing for their tenth election broadcast with multiple scripts.
- Comedians say politicians are "very obsessed" with the show and their impersonations.
- The show faces a shortage of prominent female politicians for satire.
- Cast members expressed concern about the country's political instability and potential for more elections.
- The show's creators remain committed to their optimistic closing message, "We have a wonderful country."
Stars of the long-running Israeli satire show "Eretz Nehederet" (A Wonderful Country) are preparing for their tenth election broadcast, set to air on Tuesday. Ahead of the special program, comedians Eyal Kitsis, Shani Cohen, Yaniv Biton, and Eran Zarchowicz discussed the show's impact and the politicians' reactions to their impersonations.
Kitsis explained the rigorous preparation process, involving three different scripts to cover all potential election outcomes. "The moment on that day at 10:00 PM when there's a poll, after rehearsals where we've done all three scenarios, everyone sits together on the balcony with a big screen, and then suddenly there's complete silence and we see the poll. Immediately after, a crazy time pressure begins because we also have to rehearse," he said.
Cohen noted the dramatic tension during poll results, with writers retreating to a special room to finalize the broadcast's content. She also expressed frustration over the lack of prominent female politicians to impersonate, stating, "I'm really disappointed, for years I haven't managed to get to the broadcast. I wait in the back like a loser... There aren't women who survive, it's not fun that we have to share a small number of women."
Biton shared an anecdote about meeting politician Izankot, who showed him a video of his granddaughter laughing at his impersonation, only to then point out "areas for improvement" based on his grandson's critique. "Politicians are very obsessed with the show, that we know for sure," Biton stated.
The comedians reflected on the show's influence, with Kitsis recalling a 2021 monologue by the character Shauli about civil war, which he described as a "very extreme bet" that resonated deeply. Zarchowicz expressed concern about the potential for further elections, stating, "It's not good for anyone." Despite the often tense political climate, the cast remains committed to ending their broadcasts with their signature optimistic sign-off, "We have a wonderful country."
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