“Annoying My Colleagues”: Gent Flexes Cape Town Weekend Away at Work
- A TikTok user shared a funny video of himself bragging to colleagues about his Cape Town weekend
- The man kept reminding everyone in his office about his trip, jokingly asking if they had seen his holiday content
- Online viewers admitted they’d do the same after such a trip, while others laughed about how relatable the holiday flex moment was
South Africans found the viral TikTok of a man playfully bragging about his Cape Town holiday at work both funny and relatable, with many sharing their own travel envy.
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On 13 September 2025, TikTok user @gentlemanvac shared a video that quickly became a talking point across the platform. The clip showed him reliving his recent Cape Town holiday, much to the amusement and slight annoyance of his colleagues.
Within two days, the video had already reached tens of thousands of views, receiving over 40,000 likes and more than 700 comments. Many netizens admitted they could relate, while others confessed to feeling a little FOMO as he detailed every moment of his glamorous weekend away. His playful caption summed it up perfectly:
“I spent the whole day talking about my weekend away in Cape Town today.”
The video resonated because it captured a familiar workplace scenario. In the clip, the man couldn’t resist bringing up his trip to everyone who entered the office. From greeting co-workers with reminders about his holiday to asking if they had seen his social media content, he made sure nobody missed out on his Cape Town highlights. While some might see it as bragging, the way he presented it was lighthearted and humorous, creating a shared joke among his colleagues and viewers alike.
A mix of humour, lifestyle, and travel envy
Part of the appeal was how vividly he described his experiences. He spoke about the activities he did, the hotel he stayed in, and the overall fun of being in Cape Town. For his colleagues, it may have felt like they went on the holiday with him, whether they wanted to or not.
Online, the response was mixed but entertaining, with some viewers saying they’d do the same if they had such a memorable trip, while others joked about avoiding people who come back from holiday with stories for days. The success of the video also reflected how lifestyle content continues to trend strongly on TikTok. Instead of polished travel vlogs, audiences connected with the raw humour of someone bringing their holiday excitement back to work.
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Mzansi reacted to the video
Relebogile Sebake said:
"Off topic, but this is a healthy work environment, hey."
Mbulazi Khumalo wrote:
"Let me save this sound, I’m going to need it soon. 🦦🙂↔"
Sihle Twalo commented:
"‘I am back, unfortunately.’ 🤣🤣"
Lithitha.co Event shared:
"Jet lagged for 1:30. 😂😂 Last year, I went to Bali and opened everyone to see my status. 😂 They live, eat and sleep in Bali. Not my manager asking for my itinerary when she went there."
Sdudla_esisthandayo said:
"We went to Thailand last year in November, but till today I still speak about the trip. 🤪😂 I’m sure they are sick of me."
Phiiwe Pink reacted:
"‘My vakansie’ is taking me out! 😭😭😭 "
Ndyebokazi reflected:
"I need to stop taking staying in Cape Town lightly. 😂😂 I tend to forget that I stay in a vacation area."
Siyamthanda Daniel added:
"Being a personality hire is a lot of work, you deserve a raise to go on more holidays. 😩🤣"
Check out the TikTok video below:
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