“This Is Smart”: SA Reacts As Man’s Creative Skit About Sick Leave Leaves South Africa in Stitches

• A South African man created a humorous skit showcasing a creative way to lie to his boss about taking sick leave, using a microwave to mimic hospital sound effects
• The TikTok video resonated with many viewers who found it relatable and entertaining, with some joking that employees would need to step up their game when faking sick days if bosses saw the video
• The skit sparked a lively discussion online, with some users sharing their own experiences of using creative excuses to avoid work, while others pointed out that such antics could backfire in real life

South Africans were left amused after a man shared a hilarious skit showing a creative way of lying to his boss about taking sick leave.

In the clip, which has been making the rounds on social media, the man who goes by the TikTok handle @kim_and_lloyd, the gent, can be seen standing in front of a microwave, using it as part of his plan.

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He dials his boss and begins pretending to be at a hospital by saying:

"Good morning, boss, I will not be able to come to work today. I am not feeling well, I am in the hospital right now, and I won’t be able to speak to you right now. I will speak to you when I am able to… nurse, nurse, nurse," he said dramatically, while pressing the microwave buttons.

The sound effects created by the microwave mimicked the beeping noises usually associated with hospital machines, making the act more convincing and adding a layer of comedy to his performance.

Viewers could not contain their laughter at the man’s imagination and effort. Many joked that if bosses saw the video, employees would need to step up their game when faking sick days.

The light-hearted skit resonated with many who admitted they had once exaggerated or come up with excuses to avoid work. While humorous, others pointed out that such antics could backfire in real life.

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The video that was posted on 18 September 2025 continued to circulate widely, with South Africans celebrating the man’s comedic genius and the relatable theme of finding creative ways to get out of work.

South Africa reacts to a man's skit on faking sick leave

The online users were entertained as they took to the comments section, expressing their thoughts, saying:

Huda said:

"I swear our generation was a draft posted by mistake because what's this."

Carol Spatah wrote:

"Then the boss watches this."

Merciemessie added:

"My boss will say, pin the location, I'll bring you your laptop, you continue doing the work while at the hospital."

Ris shared:

"So am not the only one who uses the microwave as some excuses."

Punny replied:

I did this, saying I want an off day, my mom is not feeling well, and days after my mom got sick, yoooh, I was like, my god, it was a joke, please forgive."

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Snch Privv commented:

"This is smart until they ask for proof."

Ash | Cycle Breaker stated:

"I’m going to use this one, thank you."

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News