“I’d Rather Eat Cabbage”: Domestic Worker Skit About Rotten Food From Employer Has Mzansi Laughing

• A short comedy skit used humour to reflect familiar household dynamics that many South Africans recognise
• By leaning into exaggeration, the content creator turned a simple joke into a widely relatable moment
• The timing and delivery made the skit even more funny, with Mzansi relating to Januworry struggles

A cabbage joke struck a nerve with Mzansi, sparking laughter over everyday household realities many people recognise but rarely say out loud, proving how humour often lands hardest when it mirrors real life.

A South African content creator sparked laughter online after posting a satirical skit about a domestic worker complaining about rotten meat given to her by an employer. The video was shared by TikTok user @mai_silence on 5 January 2026 and clearly presented as a humorous skit rather than a real incident. In the clip, the creator appears dressed in a full domestic worker uniform, dramatically throwing away meat into a rubbish bin. She jokes that the meat is rotten and adds that she would rather eat cabbage for the entire month of January.

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Comedy skits like these often draw from everyday South African experiences, using humour to highlight familiar dynamics in households. Domestic workers remain a central part of many families, and satire has long been a means of commenting on power imbalances and misunderstandings without turning the conversation confrontational. January, often jokingly referred to as Januworry in Mzansi, is also known for financial strain, making the cabbage comment especially relatable.

A joke that hit close to home

Domestic worker and content creator @mai_silence’s skit resonated because it balanced humour with exaggeration that felt familiar. Viewers immediately recognised the character and the situation, even though it was clearly fictional. The physical comedy and expressive delivery made it easy to share and enjoy without needing lengthy context.

Mzansi responded with laughter and appreciation for the comedic timing. Many enjoyed how the skit poked fun at everyday realities without directly attacking anyone. The humour allowed viewers to laugh at situations they have either witnessed or joked about themselves.

Here’s what Mzansi said

Mmadibuseng Steenkamp wrote:

“But why do we treat people like this?”

Mai Silence (Creator) replied:

“I don’t eat rotten meat even if I am suffering.”

YG wrote:

“It’s not okay to give people food that is off. Give with a good heart to another human being.”

Cynthia Zinya wrote:

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“It’s better to eat fresh cabbage than to eat rotten meat and suffer from food poisoning.”

Thandolwethu wrote:

“Yes, girl, you must know your worth. ❤️”

South Africa 151 wrote:

“We do not do that, no way. If food is off, throw it away. Food poisoning is real.”

ThatoCW Maphalla wrote:

“Know your worth, queen. 💯”

Idris Patel wrote:

“If you eat good food, you must give the worker the same or similar quality food. Anything less goes against the teachings and character of Islam.”

Check out the TikTok video below:

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• A domestic worker’s emotional reaction to a festive bonus moment resonated deeply with South Africans online.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News