Title: Oliver Pocher's Mega Parody: Internet Split as Comedian lampoons Biyon Kattilathu
Oliver Pocher has returned with a new "screen control" parody, but this time, the object of his derision is motivational coach Biyon Kattilathu. The comedian, known for his sharp wit and ability to mimic personalities, created a Doppelganger of Biyon in a poke that left the audience divided.
Beginning the week with his take on Biyon, Pocher, donning a black quiff, leather jacket, and deep-V-neck, introduced the world to his Doppelganger as the “original of all fortune cookie gurus.” The post, aimed at Biyon's lover Aly Amira's still-wife, sparked a storm on social media.
The Follow-up: Thursday Evening
On Thursday, Pocher continued the parody, this time taking aim at Biyon's characteristic video messages. In the clip, he gesticulates wildly, talks in a soft voice, and a piano runs softly in the background. The character, named Dalai Karma, mocks Biyon's motivational videos:
"My name is Dalai Karma, and I'm a success story in Germany. I make a lot of motivational videos in which I make exaggerated gestures and try to distract from the shit I say all day."
The Low Blow
The joke took a turn when Dalai Karma said, “I want to touch,” implying a sexual connotation in an unsavory way. The comment, below-the-belt in all senses of the term, had followers talking.
Despite the controversy, the new Instagram profile of "Dalai Karma" amassed 46,000 followers within three hours, highlighting the comedian's popular appeal.
Fans Divided
The audience, still reeling from the clip, were divided on their opinions. Many enthusiastically applauded Pocher's comedy, while others found the joke disheartening. A loyal fan hailed the actor as “the best man ever and a master of parody,” while another criticized him for being “extremely embarrassing” and hurtful.
DJ Giulia Siegel's View
DJ Giulia Siegel, whose opinion matters in comedy circles, had a nuanced perspective on the clip. Despite being a fan of Pocher and his parodies, she was torn between finding the joke amusing and being appalled by its departure from acceptable comedy. Siegel wrote, “I love sarcasm and usually love most of Oli’s parodies/sketches. But I’m very torn about this one… If I didn’t know who he was parodying and thus committing character assassination, I would find it somehow more amusing. I’m not a fan of gurus or shakalaka speakers either, but as long as they don’t hurt me personally, I’ll just push the post away. This B. must have affected you deeply for you to go to such lengths to hurt him… I’d like to understand. Unfortunately, not like this.”
Questionable Moments in the Parody
The part of the video that struck many viewers as problematic was when Dalai Karma referred to his father as coming from Takatuka Land, his mother from Legoland, and being born in Phantasialand. Given the roughly similar backgrounds shared by the parody’s subject and his father, the joke was seen as insensitive and slightly racist. According to one follower, the mockery went one step too far.
Amira's Response
Oli's ex-wife, Aly Amira, doesn't seem impressed by this latest manifestation of his enduring sense of humor. The clip suggests that she has blocked Oliver Pocher's new profile, as per a message at the bottom of the picture. It is believed that Oli might have crossed the line with this video parody.
Is Oli's Comedy Tipping Over the Edge?
Comedy, as a discipline, requires a delicate balance between being funny and being disrespectful. Pocher's latest project threatens that balance and leaves viewers questioning whether the comedian has gone too far. Since the viral clip, social media is abuzz with the joke's repercussions, with many sides being taken. Only time will tell if this parody lands Oliver Pocher in hot water or bolsters his standing as the master of his craft.
