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THE COFFIN BOYS : WHY THEY GOT SO POPULAR (Thread)
You've probably seen this exact picture everywhere on social media by now
We just can't get enough of these Ghanian pallbearers, they take dark humour to a whole new level !
Their story inspires me, so why not have a THREAD
You've probably seen this exact picture everywhere on social media by now
We just can't get enough of these Ghanian pallbearers, they take dark humour to a whole new level !
Their story inspires me, so why not have a THREAD
They started as normal pallbearers, whose only duty does not go beyond carrying or escorting coffins
Here is a quick interview, courtesy of @BBCAfrica on how the choreography thing started
Before the memes, funny videos and edited background music
Here is a quick interview, courtesy of @BBCAfrica on how the choreography thing started
Before the memes, funny videos and edited background music
There is a lot you can pick up from their story, besides laughing on every video created around them
These are
These are
1. Nothing is too weird to be loved/appreciated
Who could have thought some coffin escorts would trend so much in a time where the #COVIDー19 pandemic is on the increase ?
Like, was it rational to dress in uniforms and stage a choreography in a funeral ?
#day26oflockdown
Who could have thought some coffin escorts would trend so much in a time where the #COVIDー19 pandemic is on the increase ?
Like, was it rational to dress in uniforms and stage a choreography in a funeral ?
#day26oflockdown
They did not care about what was logical and just went on to do what agreed with them
The sooner we stop overthinking things and burying promising ideas because of validation, the better !
The sooner we stop overthinking things and burying promising ideas because of validation, the better !
2. There is always room for sugar and spice in any meal
Pallbearers are usually grumpy bodyguard looking, you only see them carry the coffin and leave
But these coffin boys wanted more and decided to spice things up
In such a way that a funeral looks like a birthday party
Pallbearers are usually grumpy bodyguard looking, you only see them carry the coffin and leave
But these coffin boys wanted more and decided to spice things up
In such a way that a funeral looks like a birthday party
Stop complaining that your craft, skill or business is too boring !
Try to figure something and make it stand out
It is not that easy, but it will pay off in the end
#COVIDー19
Try to figure something and make it stand out
It is not that easy, but it will pay off in the end
#COVIDー19
3. People like the unconventional
The Ghanian dancers in a bid to do something different, got the attention of different people
The dark humour videos became the responsibility of people who started to play around with their choreography clips
Different is good
The Ghanian dancers in a bid to do something different, got the attention of different people
The dark humour videos became the responsibility of people who started to play around with their choreography clips
Different is good
Because i am a fan myself, i will leave you with some of those funny videos and memes
I really hope you found this thread helpful and entertaining too
Have a wonderful Tuesday !
Remember, stay safe
#COVIDー19 #day26oflockdown #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe #coffindancers
Have a wonderful Tuesday !
Remember, stay safe
#COVIDー19 #day26oflockdown #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe #coffindancers
