Family play Afrikaans 30 Seconds and the results are hysterical!
You don't need to understand Afrikaans to know this video is absolutely hilarious.
During the festive season, most families come together to spend valuable quality time together.
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One thing that is a staple in many families is board games.
It can cause tension and competitiveness, while also resulting in comedic chaos.
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There are a few board games that are as popular as 30 Seconds.
It is also a game that is bound to end in disaster or success, depending on who is paired together.
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People might not be aware that there is an Afrikaans version of 30 Seconds, and even if Afrikaans is your first or only language, this video is proof that it might not even be an advantage.
South African TikToker Caitlin Hood recently shared a Christmas Day video of her family playing the Afrikaans 30 Seconds after she allegedly accidentally bought the "normal" version instead.
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The result was absolutely hilarious as she filmed her family trying their absolute best to describe Afrikaans concepts.
Even though it is clear that they can speak and understand Afrikaans, the struggle was still very real.
One viewer pointed out: "I’m Afrikaans and I would’ve gotten broken🤣🤣🤣".
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Given that most of us have only played 30 Seconds in English, it's fair to say we all might also stumble over our words and find our Afrikaans bundles depleted while playing.
Watch the video below.
(Warning: this video contains strong language)
@uhcaitlinnn Yoh, “die hond bluff” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #chommie🤸🏽♀️ #christmas #30seconds ♬ Ode to Joy- Symphony No.9 in D Minor 'choral' - Lorne Balfe & Russell Emanuel & Steve Kofsky
South Africans have been laughing along, and the video has over 300,000 views combined on social media.
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Most people asked for details on where they can buy the game, with Hood saying it was available at Checkers.
Here are a few of the best (and most relatable) comments:
- "🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣i’m dying - nope - would not work in Durban".
- "okay 30 seconds need to be played in Afrikaans from now😭😭😭".
- "Wooooooh😭😭😭😭😂😂😂 ek love dat Afrikaans ń opsie is thoooough 😍".
- "The pressure of a game is bad enough in English. Imagine Afrikaans 😂".
- "daar word skoons "time" in Afrikaans geskreeu "Tyd". 🤣🤣".
- "The best part is it’s junior 😭".
- "the only version of 30 seconds that matters 😭".
- "I need to get this for my kids cz the afrikaans is horrible in this house😂😂😂😂".
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