You're Skitting Me

You're Skitting Me
Company type	Television program
Industry	Television, Entertainment
Founded	February 29, 2012; 14 years ago
Headquarters	Australia
Products	Children's sketch comedy television series

You're Skitting Me is an Australian sketch comedy program designed for children that debuted on 29 February 2012 on ABC3.<ref> Featuring a core ensemble of six teenage performers, supported by six additional cast members, the show presents a variety of sketches that satirize television programs, films, cultural clichés, and current topics such as global warming. Produced by Jigsaw Entertainment, the series consists of 26 episodes.<ref> Its title is a pun on the expression "You're Kidding Me."

The show's second season was broadcast from 27 September to 9 October 2013. The third season premiered on 19 September 2016, aligning with ABC3's transition to ABC ME, and introduced five new cast members alongside three returning actors from the second season.

Principal cast

Performer	Recurring Roles
Rowan Hills	(Season One): Inappropriate Joe, Edward Cullen, Tech-Savvy Homeless Man, Joel Thomas (Crisis Video Blogger), Luigi, Ding Dong (Yay Team), Henry (Extreme Puddle Jumper Co-host), Zed the Zombie, Jim Withers (Jolimont High Witness News Reporter), Ross Anderson, Emo #2 (Tony the Cheerful Emo), Caveman Stoink, Ahfrin the Viking (Season Two): The Doctor, Slugger Steve, Recyclo, Moose (Ghost Roasters), Agent 4 (Teen Spy Force), Herman the Convict, Superboy, Roman boy
Hayden McKertish	(Season One): Travis Coyne (Jolimont High Witness News Co-Anchor), Uncle Vijay, Caveman Ogg, Robert (Yay Team), Go Mad Ad Voiceover Guy, Mario, Australia's Next Big Talent Indian Judge, Billy the Critical Nerd, Ed (Joel's Best Friend), Hipster #2, "@traviswatts04" (Internet Speak Girl's Friend), Harkon the Viking, Emo #1 (Tony the Cheerful Emo) (Season Two): Damian the "Trust me I've done First-Aid" Guy, Dylan (Ghost Roasters), Brian the Convict, Male Grammar Police Officer, Andy's Boss, Thompson (Slugger Steve's Victim), Roman Boy
Molly Daniels	(Season One): Jenny Hills (Jolimont High Witness News Co-Anchor), Scary Girl Guide #2, Heather the Internet Speak Girl, Zing Zo (Yay Team), Australia's Next Big Talent Overemotional Judge, Jill (Extreme Puddle Jumper Co-host), Scary Mum's Daughter, Polly (Daughter telling off parents), Emma/Plinkus the Penguin (Tatiana), Emo Girl (Tony the Cheerful Emo), Gerlot the Viking, Cave Girl Goink (Season Two): Wonder-Girl, Female Grammar Police Officer, Roman Girl
Mia Albers	(Season One): Tatiana "Tats" Johnston, Scary Girl Guide #1, Bella Swan, Ruby Rudd (Jolimont High Witness News Lead Field Reporter), Maeve Blairs (OH&S Committee Prefect), Zi Zou (Yay Team), Australia's Next Big Talent Blonde Judge, "@tamarajadebear" (Internet Speak Girl's Friend), Karf the Viking, Cave Girl Urr (Season Two): Cat-Girl, Susan the Doctor's Companion, Roman Girl
Cosmo "Cossy" Renfree	(Season One): Zack the Zombie, Hipster Bowman, Caveman Krunk, Voldemort, Tony the Cheerful Emo, Scary Mum, Ping Pong (Yay Team), Harvey Crane and Lucas Blackmore (Jolimont High Witness News Field Reporters), Roman the Viking, Regular Australia's Next Big Talent Contestant (Season Two): DJ Wicky, Ryan the Werewolf, Roman Boy
Jake Fehily	(Season One): Bear Cub/Jeremy, The Inspiring Actor, Helmet Boy, Luke (Son telling off parents), Regular Voldemort Victim/Inviter roles, Unnamed Viking Student, various Jolimont High Witness News subjects and Australia's Next Big Talent Contestants (Season Two): Gollum, Wolverine-Kid, Andy, Hulk, "P" (Teen Spy Force)

In addition to these main performers in Series Two’s opening credits and behind-the-scenes features were new names such as Moya Zhang and Branford Gruar. This season also welcomed fresh talent including Isabella Richardson, Freddie Young, Edward Gates and Mim Micheloudakis.

Supporting cast

Moya Zhang
Branford Gruar
Isabella "Issy" Richardson
Freddie Young
Emily "Mim" Micheloudakis
Edward Gates

Recurring sketches

Numerous sketches take place within the imaginary Jolimont High School setting, including segments like Jolimont High Witness News, OH&S Committee Prefect, and "Check out that Kid."

Debuted in Series One

Uncle Vijay: An elderly Indian gentleman who offers commentary on television programs, often hinting at upcoming sketches. This character was inspired by a cast member’s grandfather and was redesigned in Series 2 to include traditional Indian musical transitions.
Zombie Kids: Zack and Zed are zombies striving to integrate into society while craving brains. Though society views them as ordinary but irritating, the sketch critiques social stereotypes. It returned in Series 2 featuring eerie musical cues.
The Hipsters: A group of nonconformists who take their uniqueness to extremes, such as admiring random items as contemporary art in Series 2.
Scary Girl Guides: Girl Scouts whose well-intentioned deeds inadvertently frighten the public. They reappear in Series 2 with refreshed looks.
The Cavemen: Krunk tries to introduce modern ideas to cavemen, but his companion Ogg humorously rejects these concepts.
Twilight Oz Style: A parody of The Twilight Saga infused with Australian elements, portraying Edward as a bogan.
Jolimont High Witness News: A satirical high school news program showcasing the entire cast in various roles.
Tatiana's Solo Round the World Trip: A spoof of Jessica Watson's journey; Tatiana embarks on a solo sailing adventure driven by fame despite lacking sailing skills.
Inappropriate Joe: Joe consistently behaves contrary to social norms, embodying impulsiveness.
Go Mad Advertisement: Satirical commercials for fictitious products featuring humorous health warnings, voiced by Hayden.
Boy vs. Boredom with Bear Cub: A parody of survival shows where Bear Cub employs extreme tactics to combat boredom.
Yay Team: A spoof of action teams resolving everyday issues, including members with quirky abilities and an outcast who uses conventional methods.
Internet Speak Girl: Heather communicates exclusively using internet slang despite friends’ requests for normal conversation.
Viking High: Vikings attending high school struggle to adapt to civilized customs under a teacher’s supervision.
Extreme Puddle Jumping: A mock extreme sport promoting puddle jumping as an adrenaline-fueled activity.
The Inspiring Actor: A young man misinterprets store names as career paths, delivering earnest yet confusing performances.
Mario and Luigi: Humorous disputes between the iconic brothers concerning their careers.
Australia's Next Big Talent: A talent show parody featuring recurring contestants and an emotional judge known for tearful catchphrases.
Scary Mum: A girl’s frightening-looking but kind-hearted mother unintentionally scares her daughter’s friends.
OH&S Committee Prefect Announcement: Maeve Blairs struggles to present school policy updates amid frequent interruptions.
"You had to invite Voldemort?": Voldemort ruins social gatherings by killing attendees, prompting the catchphrase questioning his presence.
Cheerful Emo: Tony is an unusually upbeat emo character who defies typical emo stereotypes.
Kids telling off parents: A role reversal where children lecture their parents on proper conduct.
Joel the Crisis Video Blogger: Joel and Ed produce crisis vlogs about minor technological problems, exaggerating their severity.
"Check out the new kid": Cast members comment on new students using metaphors that are taken literally, often subverting expectations humorously.
Helmet Boy Rides Again: Helmet Boy’s persistent clumsiness leads to frequent accidents necessitating protective headgear.
Billy the Criticising Nerd: A nerd who irritates others by constantly pointing out flaws and technicalities.
YSM Spelling Bee: Cast members compete in a spelling bee featuring childish or rude words, hosted by Molly and Rowan; includes real-life spelling challenges with comedic outcomes.
The Adventures of Vomit Boy: An animated segment starring superhero Vomit Boy (voiced by Cosmo) and sidekick Kanye (voiced by Jake), who creatively use vomiting as a superpower.
Ned the Panda: Animated moral tales featuring Ned the Panda encountering fatal accidents, narrated by Molly.
Turning Clown Heads: Two animated clown heads complain about lacking control over their movements while swallowing balls.
Rex the Dinosaur: Parody educational shorts narrated by Rowan about Rex, a Tyrannosaurus Rex who concludes stories by devouring characters.
The Tomatoes: Animated roommates Barry and Chuck argue over Chuck’s Americanized pronunciation, driving Barry to violent reactions.

Added in Series Two

Super School: This segment imagines superheroes as children attending a school, showcasing characters like Batboy, Superboy, Super Girl, Spider-Boy, Wolverine-Kid, Cat-Girl, and Hulk. Subsequent episodes introduce transfers from Evil Villain High such as Lex Luthor and Bane, broadening the school's narrative. This feature replaces Viking High while utilizing the same setting.
Gollum at School: Follows Gollum as he navigates the challenges of school life, highlighting his peculiar habits like speaking to himself and unusual eating patterns.
If Life was Like a Computer Game: Cast members portray everyday situations influenced by video game elements, including health regeneration, glitches, and adjustable difficulty levels.
Doctor Who Downunder: A comedic take on Doctor Who featuring an Australian teenage bogan incarnation of the Doctor, combining characteristics from various Doctors with Australian cultural stereotypes. The segment humorously critiques the show's motifs and features localized versions of iconic props such as the TARDIS (TARBIS) and Sonic Screwdriver (Sonic Sausage-roll). Classic villains like Daleks and Sontarans make appearances. Its style is reminiscent of First Series' Twilight Oz Style.
Slugger Steve the Confused Bully: Portrays a school bully who misinterprets bullying tactics, often converting his intimidation attempts into acts of kindness. His preferred "target" is Thompson.
The Romans: Centers on Roman children suggesting modern concepts that are consistently dismissed by their peers. The segment tackles sensitive subjects, including a parody where "Caged" chickens are replaced by "Caged" slaves.
Ghost Roasters: A spoof of paranormal reality shows featuring amateur ghost hunters Dylan and Moose, who investigate so-called supernatural occurrences that invariably have logical explanations. The segment includes humorous misspellings in titles and credits, with Dylan managing most production roles. It concludes with Dylan’s catchphrase underscoring skepticism.
The Grammar Police: Focuses on enforcing grammar rules by hunting down language mistakes among students, often dramatized with intense music and slow-motion entrances. This is likely inspired by popular online comedic content.
The Australian Stock Kids: Set in 1829 Australia, this sketch follows two young convicts confined in stocks who display differing perspectives on their penal colony existence.
DJ Wicky: Features an eccentric DJ who disrupts dull environments with loud music and high-energy behavior, irritating those nearby.
Trust me I've done First-Aid: Showcases Damian’s overconfidence in his first-aid abilities, which ironically leads to more harm than help. This is a parody of medical-themed media and related internet memes.
Andy the Gross Food Fact Cashier: Depicts a fast-food worker who unknowingly drives customers away by sharing disgusting food trivia.
Werewolf: Follows Ryan as he transforms into a wolf-like creature during full moons but behaves more like a dog, warning friends about his harmless transformations.
Photographing Foods with Phone: Satirizes the popular habit of photographing meals with mobile phones, focusing on friends more interested in capturing images than enjoying their food.
Literal condiments: Two girls discuss condiments whose descriptive terms turn out to be literal—for example, peanut butter labeled "crunchier" actually containing whole peanuts.
Mouse & Mouse: An animated tale about a grey mouse infatuated with a white computer mouse, exploring themes of unrequited affection.
Tales from Story Book Land: Animated parodies of classic fairy tales narrated by Jake, offering humorous reinterpretations such as "Snow White and her Seven Bogan Cousins."
Lost Property: Animated lost items converse about their uncertain futures, featuring voices from multiple cast members.

Additionally, Series Two features musical sketches including "The Internet Troll with No Internet," "We're Waiting for Our Teacher" (a parody of Glee), and "We Are the Nerds" (a spoof of Queen's We Are the Champions).

Notes

In 2012, Kayne Tremills, the presenter of Studio 3, made a guest appearance on an episode of You're Skitting Me, showcasing the tin phone, a spoof version of the iPhone featuring downloadable applications.
Jake Fehily and Rowan Hills, members of the cast, each took part individually as pranksters during the third season of Prank Patrol: Road Trip.

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