All required COVID-19 protocols were implemented during the recording of this show. I bet you didn't guess we're in Rio Grande do Sul! How could you?
You didn't know. But we do, and we're in Rio Grande do Sul. We're going to visit the state's canyons.
These canyons are different. Canyons abroad are like deserts. The animals get thirsty.
The iguanas burn their feet. Our guide will be my friend Nando Viana, a Gaúcho comedian. We've been friends for a long time and we're going to chat as we go around the Gaúcho state.
Let's go? That's us! Hit the like button and come with me.
Good evening. My studio apartment is so small, that one day I slipped in the shower and ended up with my legs in the bathroom, my belly in the living room and my arms in the kitchen. That was one of the first jokes I cracked on stage at a comedy club.
That's why we're here today at Porto Alegre Comedy Club, to talk to my comedian friend, Nando Viana. Give it up for Nando Viana! I was invited.
. . Someone must have lost all their contacts, so they called me.
NANDO VIANA COMEDIAN Just kidding. I love Whindersson. We have a great relationship.
I was happy when he said he liked my work, so we kept in touch and sometimes we meet up. I invited Nando because I really like his style of comedy. You know those jokes that never end?
You start laughing, and he goes on and on. . .
until you can't laugh anymore. Did you see we greet people during the pandemic? -We are.
. . -Some people do this.
. . Others do this.
I get uncomfortable watching movies. When the people in the movies aren't wearing masks, you know? I keep thinking, "He touched the money and then rubbed his eye.
" -"He touches the money and his eye! " -Yeah, that's right. -He's done.
-Like touching a handle. . .
Game over. -Let's sit down and have a chat. -Let's go.
We're drinking sparkling water with lemon. . .
Sparkling water with lemon? -I'll pass. This is.
. . -This is for successful adults.
Who are your Gaúcho comedy idols? I became interested when I saw Rafinha Bastos and all those guys. Rafinha is Gaúcho.
That's when I realized there was a comedy scene and it was a possible profession. Career choices were usually law or advertising. .
. Comedy wasn't an option. When I found out I could do this for a living, I was shocked.
I was working at an ad agency at the time, making very little money, and I couldn't take it anymore. I'm way too anxious for a desk job. When I realized comedy was an option, I jumped in headfirst.
I've always liked doing impressions. When someone does impressions, they start by singers, so they obviously pick up mannerisms from them. Sure.
The more I impersonate singers, the more I practice vocals. -I improve my control over this area. .
. -You do it. Yes.
For example, I can do this, "My life has been a living hell ever since I bought this cat! " Or if I'd impersonate an old man. .
. You know those old guys that speak like this? "Hey, kid!
Get in there! " -No one understands a word. -I can't do that.
I can only play myself. -I don't have that trick in my bag. -I do.
It's like when people try to impersonate me or write for me in commercials. There's a briefing. They want it to sound like me, they go, "You're darn tootin'!
" "Well, dagnabbit, I'm just as full as a tick! " You know? Because they don't think of me, they think of the stereotypical redneck.
Culture is always fertile ground for comedy. When I do some research on Piauí I always feel like writing sketches about the wars and conflicts that took place over there. Over here we had the Farrapos War and all kinds of fighting.
Our folklore is about the clothing. The outfits. .
. I don't know if there's a specific outfit where you're from. There's a typical outfit, but people don't wear it.
All places have an outfit. Just look it up. It just depends if people want to show it or not, you know?
-If it looks nice, okay. -What's the typical outfit there? Our thing is the "cangaceiro" outfit.
I'm going to show you a place that sells some typical outfits here. There are many places that sell them. I can show you more.
. . You won't see the traditional stuff out on the streets.
Let's go. Let's go there and I'll show you some stuff. -Let's go!
Outfits! -It'll be more interesting. .
. This store has all this stuff we use a lot here. Is this a backpack?
It's a backpack for a thermos. I thought it was a lunch box. A lunchbox?
For the kids here? For Gaúcho kids. A big lunch box.
-To store their chicken-heart burgers. -Yeah, roasted in a pit for four days. Pick out a pair of boots to give you some identity.
-These ones match my style. -These? How can I really nail the traditional look?
You need boots, pants, a belt, a scarf, and a hat, of course. This is the classical style. Try one on.
Should I wear it like this or leave it like One Piece? These are "bombacha" pants. They have these fancy details.
They've been worked on. This is from Sidney Magal's line. I brought you some other stuff.
That belt didn't fit, so I brought an Argentinian one. And this is more traditional, which I like better. I gotta ask, "What's the point of living in the city?
" I wasn't expecting this combination! You look amazing! I really like his style.
The "Cyclops on vacation" sunglasses. . .
The armored Sidney Magal shirt was also great. . .
He didn't look extremely Gaúcho, exactly. . .
but he looked great! It was good. For another kind of activity, maybe.
. . but he looked good.
Style isn't for everyone, you know? Few people could wear this and look so good with such ease. Let's do the foot dance.
It's like this. Step forward. Along with mine.
You say, "Put it here and there. . .
" Gotta do it together. -I put it here, you put it there? -Yes, let's do it together.
But our feet don't touch, okay? "Put it here, put it there, your little foot. " Now the other one.
This was not necessary. Oh! I thought.
. . You thought you had to jump?
I practice martial arts, I thought. . .
I thought I had to. . .
you know? Then you go like this and then like this. "And then don't tell me.
. . Hey!
" There's no "Hey," I made that up now. I made that up. "Hey!
" That's the dance. And finish like this. Now we're taking a stroll here in Porto Alegre.
-What is this place? -Gasômetro. That used to be a power plant.
I think it was a coal plant, hence the huge chimney. They wouldn't build it for no reason. No, it was probably a coal plant.
That bar used to be extremely cool. It used to float, but only out of sheer will-power, because it was past its prime. Sometimes it would drift off.
Sometimes people would come and it would be way over there. -That's exactly right. -It depended on the tide.
It was hard to meet someone here. You had to look for the chain holding the bar. My favorite jokes never end, you can just keep going forever.
I love that kind of joke too. Jokes that people don't expect, like, "The Knights of the Zodiac never had a horse. " And people go, "That's right!
How come? " -Wow, look at that swoop! -Look at it!
-Damn, Lewis Hamilton! -That is a. .
. -It dived. -That bird likes to live life on the edge.
-It's flying below the radar. -You're probably right. I bet it's transporting drugs.
Let's go to Cambará? -Cambará? -Yeah, Cambará.
-Is Cambará a town? -Yeah, it's not far. Cambará sounds like the name of an aggressive bird.
Cambará. VERTEX TRAIL So this is it. We're going hiking.
Not just us. Our friends too. A whole group showed up!
That's how I roll. Always with my entourage. What's waiting for us at the end of the hike?
I hope it's short. We'll have some "chima. " Some chimarrão.
I'll show you guys. . .
Alright, we need to immerse ourselves! Let's go! I'm wearing the same clothes.
They have me in the same clothes for continuity. I do own other clothes, just so you know. But they won't let me wear them.
We throw out our clothes. We burn them at the end of the shoot. Our clothes become worthless.
They get rotten. We all smell like each other. This looks like something out of a horror movie.
-Imagine it with a mist. -Can I go in there? -Can we step on this?
-Be careful! -I told you. -It's quicksand!
What? Quicksand! -What's here?
-Another lookout spot. A spot to check out the waterfall. Wow!
Wow! -Come see it, João Neto! -Beautiful!
You've never seen anything like this! I bet I haven't. -Look.
-See the waterfall there. Imagine riding a jet ski down that. -Imagine that!
-Insane. We're gonna ride the waterfall on a jet ski We'll ride it down 'til we slam our backs on the rocks ITAIMBEZINHO CANYON APARADOS DA SERRA NATIONAL PARK Itaimbezinho Canyon. That's it.
What a view! -Here. Look.
-Be careful. -Another lookout spot. -Let's go?
-It's slippery. -Let me help you. ARAUCARIA LOOKOUT Here we've got the "Black Tape" mate brand.
-"Black Tape" sells clothes, food. . .
-Yeah. -How do we prepare it? -Tea.
-Is there a trick to it? -I'll show you. There are many ways to do it.
There's the "anthill" method, where you keep it all closed up. I only know one way. The easiest way.
-Do you like it? -It's nice and green. This side here.
Don't melt my hand. Where's the straw? -Here.
-It's called a pump. You have to cover the hole or the mate will enter inside. -Right.
It clogs up. -Enter inside. It's right.
-Ready? -Have you ever had chimarrão before? I'm going to disinfect it so we can pass it along.
Yeah! Well done! Now it's clean.
Or I wouldn't accept it. It's the new normal. Now it's an alcoholic mate.
-Who's going first? -I'll go. I have to drink it all?
There's usually a proper order to it, but today we're cheating the system. I don't wanna break it. I heard there's a legend, not quite a legend, that you gotta drink it all, or the next person learns your secrets.
Is it true? Sure, that's very traditional. It happens all the time.
So if you don't finish it and pass it on. . .
whoops! "Got it. You cheated on your cousin.
" Or something like that. They get it right away. "You cheated on your cousin.
" The guy is married to his cousin? -It's complicated. -Now I wanna know.
It's healthy. Good for you. They always drink it like this?
Or are there different ways? Can you season it? No, no.
Like "ostopicals"? No. It's not like açaí.
-Can I add potatoes? -Maybe some strawberries? That's what happened with açaí in Belém, and people got really angry -with it.
-They put dried milk. It used to be eaten with fish, and now people add Nido, honey. .
. -Strawberry. .
. -Bananas. .
. Unless you're used to it since early childhood, with a tongue calloused from all the boiling hot water, with a texture like a shoe sole. .
. If you haven't experienced that, you probably won't like it. I think they found it odd.
I think you've passed the mate test, but Whindersson, if you wanna be a true Gaúcho, dress like that guy. What guy? Over there.
Howdy! I overheard something about a balloon ride. I'm against it!
When I got here, it was already decided, but it's a "no" for me. I vote "no. " Will there be ropes or will it be like that priest who took off and never came back?
I want an explanation! Now we're flying, Bob! Give us the rope back!
-The rope! -Oh, no! I want out!
My God! I'm scared! Move that drone!
You'll pop the balloon! What if the weather changes and a rainstorm starts? No, don't say that!
You'll attract it. I'm holding on to these handles. -If we run out of gas, tell us!
-You have to tell us. -We're all adults. We'll take measures.
-We'll make our own decisions. Each one knows how high they can fall. -We jump before.
-Got it? -That calculation is an individual matter. -But maybe you fall.
. . It's highly personal.
-It's every man for himself. -You know your weight and what you ate. I can't let go of this.
I just can't. I try, but my hand won't move. I can only move it if I grab it with the other hand.
I can't do it. Where are we, Nando? We're flying over the canyons.
Ah, these mountains are the canyons? Yeah, the cliffs. Like where Americans carve the faces of former presidents and racist folks?
Here we don't carve anything into them. Here we just leave the mountains alone. They did it in USA because they could climb those mountains.
Over here you have to get there by balloon. It's way too risky. It's like lighting a match in front of a deodorant bottle.
Do you want a rad or soft landing? I see a house there! Make it rad!
-My God! -Watch out for the chimney! Hold on!
Hold on tight! We're going down, guys! Don't let go!
Is this supposed to be like this? -Oh God! -He's a champion!
I'm falling! I feel like I'm on a shelf! The landing was a pretty intense experience.
BOB MARCENEIRO I didn't like the landing. It was a different and interesting experience, but kinda dangerous. EMANUEL VIEIRA THE INVOKED Because it was rad.
If it had flipped over, we'd all fall out. We asked for rad. When we landed on our side, I thought all the oil would spill, people'd be running around with their heads on fire, looking for the lake.
He should've landed near the lake, so we could put out the fire. We're on the the ground, dude! We landed!
We did it! Let's get out of here! -Did you enjoy it?
-It was great! Lots of fun. It's very exciting.
You get tossed from side to side, up and down, -that's how it is. -Like life. -Just like life.
-Exactly. Sometimes we just feel low. And non-stop gas.
It's always on. CORUCACAS FARM CAMBARÁ DO SUL We're about to do another fun activity, something Nando Viana prepared for me and my friends. Actually you were all scheming, right?
-Picking saddles. -Since early this morning. Emanuel is riding since dawn.
Today I brought Whind and the guys to go horseback riding. I'm going to show him. .
. When you come to Rio Grande do Sul, you have to do it. It's a tradition.
Gaúchos know how to ride horses. I wanted to show him that. How many times have you ridden a horse?
How many times? That's the second time. What's his name?
-It's Abrojo. -Abrojo! -I'm coming up.
-There you go. Excuse me, Abrojo. Hey, this is a 4x4 horse.
You got the best one. He's the best? This horse.
. . He does somersaults and other tricks.
Here we go. Oh my God. .
. Take it easy. .
. I hope mine is the calmest one. My horse is no longer in neutral gear!
He's moving! Easy now! What if this horse bolts, man?
Call him and he'll follow me. Just use the foot support. And pull it.
Oh, yeah! Calm down, Emanuel! Come on!
Actually, she's a mare. A female. My friend.
JOÃO NETO WOULD BE AN ACTOR Emanuela. She can be a little complicated sometimes. Easy!
We're recording. Easy, girl. She gets upset sometimes because she's away from her sister.
But. . .
she's a good mare. Easy! -João's horse is taking him for a ride.
-Easy. If my horse moves his head, I think, "Oh no, I did something wrong! " I must be pissing him off.
I'm trying to move my hips in rhythm. . .
Here, right? There's something. .
. In sync with the horse's movements. Call it!
Sometimes people don't give me enough credit. The horse bolted and the guy came running, afraid I would fall off. People don't give me credit, but then I show them.
. . I really liked seeing Emanuel ride.
It seemed he was raised with the horse since he was a baby. They were totally in sync. Amazing symbiosis.
My horse was in a bad mood, with a terrible attitude. He must have had a fight with his girlfriend. Is this a male or female?
Male. My grandfather always wanted me to ride horses, but I never wanted to. Now here I am, on a horse.
And dressed as Super-Gaúcho. My favorite part? Getting off the horse.
Oh, man, the bouncing up and down, constantly hitting your butt. . .
It's like the saying, "Water dripping day by day. . .
" It eventually wears you away. They're fearsome animals. This one attacked my leg.
I didn't even know horses bite. Hey, come on! Oh, man.
. . Look, she's trying to bite my foot!
I used to ride horses when my grandfather lived in the countryside. Actually not a horse. It was a donkey.
Penelope! Come on now, help me out! The pony is pretty annoying.
Two annoying beasts, one leading the other. That's what you get. Are you friends already?
-Yes. -Close friends? So show me how you control her.
Okay. Emanuela! Here!
Daddy's here, girl! That's right, girl! Let's go.
That's it! Come on, let's go. This way, left, here.
Great job, girl! You're learning! I'll give you some kibble.
All right, guys. ROBSON TRINDADE FARMER We have to finish shearing the sheep. Finish?
Really? We never started! To shear them, you have to try and grab one.
There's some over there. -Grab one? Like an Uber?
-That's right. Right. Just grab one.
Is there an app to grab them? We're here on behalf of our commander! This is a peace mission.
We have a signed document! If they headbutt me. .
. Come on! Grab it!
I got it! You got it! Yeah!
Didn't she promise not cutting her hair? -No. -Maybe she's religious.
It might be against her faith. Sheep, this fleece is really heavy. It's too hot.
-We came to help. -It's almost summer. -We have to do it.
Got it? -Zero one. Do it.
It's like this? I thought you used a device! Don't you have electric shavers?
No, we don't have that technology. You can start here at the shoulder. Or start here if you prefer.
Careful not to hurt her. -It has to be superficial, right? -Yeah.
Shave it very close. Depending on the hairdresser. .
. He said he's going to a wedding later. He wants to impress.
-Baptisms are a hassle. -It's really hot in here. Why is it important to shear?
For the development of the sheep. They gain weight. They grow a little more.
-And also because of the heat. -Are you okay, buddy? Let me help you here.
I couldn't believe you caught the sheep. Me neither. -I didn't think.
. . -I wasn't expecting this.
I thought we'd need an adult. I thought we'd have to fight it. -Get kicked on the face.
. . -Get kicked, get turned into a meme.
Look, it's watching us. They listen so they can gossip about us later. There.
Look at its face. . .
We were having difficulties, then when they guy grabbed the. . .
What is it. . .
Scissors, blade. . .
BOB NUNES THE FEARFUL He got the job done quick and easy. Took out the fur. And the sheep.
. . Were you listening?
It's for the sheep's development. He can't use a machine because it would disturb the sheep. They get freaked out.
Go crazy. So that's why he does it manually. Nice and slow.
. . That's it!
That was easy! Is that supposed to happen? -Yes, it's normal.
-Its legs are numb. Look, it's all dirty. -Good job, sheep.
-Run away! Run! -Let's go?
-Let's go. Let's go to a genuine Gaúcho barbecue. Come with me.
This is when I sing On these wonderful occasions It's such a huge pleasure JOSÉ SILVEIRA REPENTIST To preserve our traditions And I invite my friends To have some chimarrão Welcome to Cambará do Sul. Our bitter chimarrão brings a lot of sweetness and friendship. ROBERTO TRINDADE FARMER We'll have some and then try the genuine barbecue in the pit.
-Barbecue in the pit. -Awesome. Call it!
Sounds good? The barbecue in the pit Is a thing of beauty Let's savor the meat and taste the ribs Does the monkey show up every time you play? Does he dance along with the music?
The monkey dances He does backing vocals. And it comes from the heart The monkey is from Rio Grande Born in this land I was invited to a barbecue and I was handed a sausage I'm trying the southern one and it tastes like a hot dog It tastes like barbecue and it's made of beef My friend, just eat the meat go away and don't complain Good afternoon, my friends! Good afternoon!
Good afternoon. The monkey also answered. We arrived at this barbecue, and we felt really welcome, in Rio Grande do Sul.
Nando guided me, and guided my friends. We learned so much. I'm sure everyone did things here they had never done before.
It's been so great being here at this amazing barbecue. Wonderful. We know how to make great barbecue.
Yes, Gaúchos have it down. I'm not so great at it because my girlfriend is vegan, and I respect that. I make jokes, but I'm respectful.
They're respectful jokes. Like once she said, "Honey, I made a vegan dinner. What would you like?
" I answered, "To leave. " That kind of joke, you know? She usually doesn't appreciate it, but I do it anyway.
Barbecues are funny. I went to India once. And people there have a different relationship with cows.
I saw many cows on the streets. So I asked why was it. They answered, "Because cows are sacred.
Are they sacred in your country too? " And I said, "Yes, they are. Every Sunday, religiously.
We even have a church for them. It's called 'Friboi'. " Totally different.
Once I met an Indian guy in São Paulo, at a barbecue, once. I saw him and I thought, "That guy is Indian. " He was eating away, so I went up to him and asked.
I thought, "I'll leave tomorrow. " I do that a lot. "I have nothing to lose, so I'm going to ask him.
" I asked him, "Aren't cows sacred in India? " He said, "Over there. There.
Here it's a whole different story. " He gets it! That's how you live.
Right, monkey? I don't think he likes us. He's trying to understand that vegan joke.
He's thinking about the vegan dinner. What else did we learn here? Chimarrão.
The second best greenery art that I master. Everywhere we go, they offer us. The second.
Second. It's the second. I'm more of an expert on the other kind.
When we got here, he gave me a mate. Every time I come to Rio Grande do Sul, someone gives me and makes me drink it. I'm not allowed to refuse.
It's like, "Here, have it! " I'm gonna do that in Piauí too. I'll shove couscous into people's mouths.
"You're here! Have some! " "What's that?
" "It's typical from here! " Take this shot! That's it.
We've been to north, south, east and west of this country. We went hiking and climbed all mountains. Now we're going to the best place in this country.
We'll get there and you are going to have fun with me. Mom? Prepare a nice breakfast.
I'm coming with the boys. Here we go! And the meat is great!
A toast!
