Latuconsina Andre's Jokes Wisdom: Have We Learned Comedy, When Did We Learn Indigenous?

Andre Taulany (Instagram / @ andreastaulany)

JAKARTA - Jokes by comedians, Andre Taulany and Rina Nose in the Ramadan television program have become a hot topic of conversation in cyberspace. In one of their lines of chatter, Andre and Rina make an important clan in Maluku, Latuconsina as a play on. Some criticized the joke. A handful of others defended Andre, bringing the element of joke into the 'pledoi'. Maybe yes. But, this case should open our eyes all. Apart from learning to joke, we also need to "learn customs". Deepening the meaning of the word.

On the joke, Andre and Rina were reported to the police. Head of Public Relations at Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Yusri Yunus confirmed the report. According to him, Andre and Rina were reported on suspicion of defamation through electronic media. The report is registered under the number LP / 2880 / V / YAN 2.5 / 2020 / SPKT PMJ, dated 18 May.

Andre and Rina were reported by someone named Ruswan Latuconsina. In this case, both of them were accused by Article 27 paragraph (3) in conjunction with Article 45 paragraph (3) of Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning ITE and or Article 310 of the Criminal Code.

"Both (reported) offended by reversing the big surname of PL, who did not accept and felt that they were being harassed by the two reported parties. Then they ordered one of them to report the coincidence that reported his advocacy," said Yusri in Jakarta, Tuesday, May 19 .

For Andre, this is not the first time his joke has resulted in problems. Previously, in May 2019, on an identical television program, Andre also made a line of chatter that offended Muslims. At that time, singer Virzha appeared as a guest star and explained why he was in the perfume business.

Virzha claimed to be inspired by Rasulullah, Prophet Muhammad SAW whose fragrance was said to resemble a thousand flowers. Andre replied to Virzha's statement: The smell of a thousand flowers? What is the body of the garden?

The former vocalist of the band Stinky later apologized. He visited the office of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on May 4, 2019. In the same month and year. Andre's other jokes were also highlighted. About two scholars, Ustaz Adi Hidayat and Ustaz Abdul Somad, this time.

In a video that he guides with Sule, two da Lopez brothers, Jovial and Andovi appear as guest stars. At that time they were discussing a shoe brand, when Andre suddenly chanted: But indeed, le. The Adisomad brand is good.

Andre, again apologized after realizing his remarks offended some groups of people. Even for this joke about Latuconsina. Andre has apologized. Andre's apology was delivered by Prilly Latuconsina, a young actress whose name was mentioned in Andre and Rina's joke.

"We understand that Mr. Andre and Kak Rina do not have the slightest intention to insult, let alone offend. All of this is pure coincidence and their ignorance of the Latu clan," Prilly said in an upload on Instagram Stories, Tuesday, May 19.

In the upload, Prilly also said that his extended family had forgiven Andre and Rina. However, according to Prilly, those who reported Andre and Rina came from a different village from their extended family. "I sincerely beg with great respect for all those who are also surnamed Latu to forgive together in this holy month. Moreover, this nation is facing COVID-19," said Prilly.

"Custom learning"

Before the reports against Andre and Rina were confirmed, a video was busy on social media Facebook. The account owner with the name Ust Arsal Tuasikal expressed his frustration. He did not accept jokes from Andre and Rina. For him, the allusion to SARA could not be tolerated.

"This morning we were surprised by NET TV's sahur program. There are jokes that insult us Maluku people, especially Pelauw people because of the jokes from the Latuconsina clan, which are called Latuk Konstruksi, Latukondangan. This is really an unworthy thing. There are two notes to remember, people like both should not be used anymore in national events. Because they have no customs, "he added.

Netizens also commented on the video. In uploading the @lambe_turah account showing the video, netizens reacted. Some judged Andre and Rina, although not a few also defended them. Some of them think that the owner of the video is too much to bring this matter to legal channels.

"Just take it seriously hmmmmm :)," wrote @ayuanggraeinii.

Others, @muzayen_yayen and @sabtia_nurika questioned where Andre and Rina's insults were made.

"I don't really understand. Where is the place to insult SARA, please clarify it."

"Where to insult him ???"

We are certainly not in the capacity to judge right or wrong. However, the line conveyed by the man in the uploaded video above is very interesting. The man said, "Whoever is a human who is uncivilized, he will lose his honor because he prefers to insult others."

Quite often we may hear the word "traditional learning". A basic value why someone needs to deepen their authenticity. However, it is not good enough that perhaps we understand, let alone put it into practice.

We contacted a cultural observer, Feby Triadi, to explore the context of practicing the word "learning adat". According to Feby, the meaning of the word above is very important for someone who lives in the middle of acculturation. For the Indonesian people, custom is the root. Understanding them will strengthen one's position in the underlying noble values. Values that will influence the life of the nation and state.

"Because the customs that exist today are the result of a value created by the ancestors to make human life better. Therefore, all matters relating to customs, norms, values, ethics and aesthetics as dimensions of culture, should be reflected through daily behavior, "he told VOI, Tuesday, May 19.

The weakening of customs and culture often confronts them, the holders of adat, with those who do not. This is what according to Feby happened in Andre's case: anger was born because he felt that his cultural dimension was being belittled.

However, on the other hand, Feby also invited all parties to first explore the context of Andre's jokes. "Is it really harassing or just a joke from the segmentation of the program they carry, remembering unborn words without context. Because, the conscious and talkative positions are also slightly different. "

On that basis, Feby emphasized that if Andre and Rina locked it in a conscious position and the context was not joking, then it was natural that someone would be offended. Meanwhile, if it is carried out in a certain segmentation and demands an attitude of spontaneity, it will be normal.

"Even so, still the jokes of the two are unfortunate. However, a new question arises, do the two of them know if the name that was slipped is the name of a clan? If so, they should apologize. However, if not, then first check the sense of humor of the person who feels offended, ”added Feby.

About Latuconsina

With all the cases above, Andre has taught us a lot about what comedy is. Perhaps, now is the time for us to really "learn adat".

Regarding the Latuconsina clan, Karodono Setyorakhmadi, in the book Visiting the East: Down the Kings Peninsula (2015) describes the customary position of the Maluku people, especially the Palau people, the ancestral village of Latuconsina. In that article, Karodono explained how the Latuconsina people have strong customary and cultural values. These values are always present in every aspect of people's life.

“… Including when it is permissible to take certain types of fish, extracting natural resources, there are also rules, so the process of customary internalization also occurs since childhood. So, adat is the basis for the people of Maluku to live their lives. Katong has great respect for adat, ”wrote Karodono.

Interestingly, one of the customs in Maluku also teaches a person to be able to respect others, including guests and travelers. “They will be very ashamed if their guests suffer or starve. Adat sanctions themselves are actually very light. Only a fine or a maximum of five rattan strokes. But shame and abandonment of guests can be borne by one clan. "

This can also be seen from the emergence of the joking case of the Latuconsina clan. Some of the people of Maluku felt irritated when the clan was insulted. "Because, we are all indigenous children. Everything must be appropriate to customs, ”said the video uploader, imitating the words of the Maluku people.

“Latuconsina, Latuharhari, Latumeten. So if by chance Latuconsina was being bullied. But mentioning Latu, it covers all residents (Maluku). Both Muslim and Christian. So you have insulted us all, "he said.