You're Skitting Me is an Australian children's sketch comedy series that began airing on 29 February 2012 on ABC3. The cast consists of six teen actors who make up the main cast, as well as another six teens who make up the additional cast, who together perform numerous sketches or "skits". The show is composed of numerous short segments per episode, and pokes fun at and parodies many subjects and themes, such as TV shows, movies and cultural stereotypes, as well as controversial issues such as global warming. Twenty-six episodes have been produced by Jigsaw Entertainment. The name of the series is a play on the phrase "You're Kidding Me".
The second series aired from 27 September to 9 October 2013. The third series began airing on 19 September 2016, when ABC3 rebranded as ABC ME. It features five new actors, as well as three featured from Series 2.
Cast Main cast Cast Member Regular Characters Rowan Hills (Introduced in Series One): Inappropriate Joe, Edward Cullen, Computer-Savvy Homeless Man, Joel Thomas (Crisis Video Blogger), Luigi, Ding Dong (Yay Team), Henry (Extreme Puddle Jumper Co-host), Zed the Zombie, Jim Withers (Jolimont High Witness News Reporter), Ross Anderson (Jolimont High Witness News Reporter), Emo #2 (Tony the Cheerful Emo), Caveman Stoink, Ahfrin the Viking (Introduced in Series Two): The Doctor, Slugger Steve, Recyclo, Moose (Ghost Roasters), Agent 4 (Teen Spy Force), Herman the Convict, Superboy, Roman boy Hayden McKertish (Introduced in Series One): Travis Coyne (Jolimont High Witness News Co-Anchor), Uncle Vijay, Caveman Ogg, Robert (Yay Team), Go Mad Ad Voiceover Guy, Mario, Australia's Next Big Talent Indian Judge, Billy the Criticising Nerd, Ed (Joel's Best Friend), Hipster #2, "@traviswatts04" (Internet Speak Girl's Friend), Harkon the Viking, Emo #1 (Tony the Cheerful Emo) (Introduced in Series Two): Damian the "Trust me I've done First-Aid" Guy, Dylan (Ghost Roasters), Brian the Convict, Male Grammar Police Officer, Andy's Boss, Thompson (Slugger Steve's Victim), Roman Boy Molly Daniels (Introduced in Series One): Jenny Hills (Jolimont High Witness News Co-Anchor), Scary Girl Guide #2, Heather the Internet Speak Girl, Zing Zo (Yay Team), Australia's Next Big Talent Overemotional Judge, Jill (Extreme Puddle Jumper Co-host), Scary Mum's Daughter, Polly (Daughter telling off parents), Emma/Plinkus the Penguin (Tatiana), Emo Girl (Tony the Cheerful Emo), Gerlot the Viking, Cave Girl Goink (Introduced in Series Two): Wonder-Girl, Female Grammar Police Officer, Roman Girl Mia Albers (Introduced in Series One): Tatiana "Tats" Johnston, Scary Girl Guide #1, Bella Swan, Ruby Rudd (Jolimont High Witness News Lead Field Reporter), Maeve Blairs (OH&S Committee Prefect), Zi Zou (Yay Team), Australia's Next Big Talent Blonde Judge, "@tamarajadebear" (Internet Speak Girl's Friend), Karf the Viking, Cave Girl Urr (Introduced in Series Two): Cat-Girl, Susan the Doctor's Companion, Roman Girl Cosmo "Cossy" Renfree (Introduced in Series One): Zack the Zombie, Hipster Bowman, Caveman Krunk, Voldemort, Tony the Cheerful Emo, Scary Mum, Ping Pong (Yay Team), Harvey Crane (Jolimont High Witness News Field Reporter), Lucas Blackmore (Jolimont High Witness News Field Reporter), Roman the Viking, Regular Australia's Next Big Talent Contestant (Nervous Flatulent Contestant, '2 unicycles' riding contestant) (Introduced in Series Two): DJ Wicky, Ryan the Werewolf, Roman Boy Jake Fehily (Introduced in Series One): Bear Cub/Jeremy, The Inspiring Actor, Helmet Boy, Luke (Son telling off parents), Regular Voldemort Victim/Inviter (Tennis Referee, Car Buyer), Unnamed Viking Student, Various students who are subjects of Jolimont High Witness News Reports (Ricky the Bicycle Accident Victim, David the Student in Detention, Student who got bullied by Rory Bentley, Jolimont High Witness News 'Helicopter'), Regular Australia's Next Big Talent Contestant (Mime Contestant, Magician Contestant, Vegetable Chopping Contestant) (Introduced Series Two): Gollum, Wolverine-Kid, Andy, Hulk, "P" (Teen Spy Force)
The second series features the previously unlisted additional cast members in the opening sequence and in behind the scenes interviews with cast members (such as Moya Zhang and Branford Gruar), as well as completely new cast members Isabella Richardson, Freddie Young, Edward Gates, and Mim Micheloudakis.
Additional cast Moya Zhang Branford Gruar Isabella "Issy" Richardson Freddie Young Emily "Mim" Micheloudakis Edward Gates
Regular sketches Several sketches take place in the fictional Jolimont High School, including; Jolimont High Witness News, OH&S Committee Prefect, and "Check out that Kid"
Introduced in Series One Uncle Vijay: Uncle Vijay is an elderly, Indian man who sits on the couch watching TV while ranting at the things he sees on the screen. Many cultural references are made through the various shows he watches, including; Doctor Who, Glee, The Big Bang Theory, Wheel of Fortune and even the show itself. Many of the shows he gives commentary on, foreshadows a sketch the cast will later perform. Hayden once explained that the character of Uncle Vijay was inspired by his grandfather who has a tendency to get verbal with the TV. Since series 2 his design has slightly changed, his hair now features locks that stick upwards and his segment transition is now accompanied with traditional Indian Music. This is one of the most frequent appearing sketches in both series. Zombie Kids: Zack and Zed are zombie students who try to function in society whilst succumbing to their urges of consuming brains. However the rest of society treat them as if they're perfectly normal, and view their "zombie behaviour" more as an annoyance. They also enjoy making "brains" puns. There is a running gag of the zombies being viewed as a social or racial group, and in one episode they find society's stereotypical view of zombies as being offensive. They return in Series 2 with their segment now transitioning with Creepy Music. The Hipsters: Hipsters occasionally accompanied by other cast members, refuse to conform to societal norms in an attempt to stand out even if it means extreme inconvenience, discomfort and sometimes even risk to personal safety. So far only "Bowman" (the Hipster played by Cosmo) has been named. In Series 2 they have developed a new tendency where they will admire some form of "modern art", which turns out to be something which isn't even vaguely intended-art (such as a diamond shaped yellow sign, or a scrunched up ball of paper). Scary Girl Guides: Two creepy Girl Scout Guides go around the neighbourhood carrying out their girl guide duties but always end up terrorising civilians; from providing meals on wheels of disgusting leftover food, washing cars that are completely clean because they "might get dirty", kidnapping an old lady's dog so they would have a missing dog to find, and even blackmailing people into having them help. They return in Series 2 with freckles and longer eyelashes. The Cavemen: A caveman named Krunk makes consistent attempts to civilise his fellow cavemen, with ideas of modern technology from paper, to soap, to social networking, but his attempt are always futile as his fellow caveman Ogg always ends up rejecting his ideas comically stating that they will never catch on (despite all of them existing in today's society). Twilight Oz Style: A parody of The Twilight Saga where Bella and Edward reenact various scenes but comically 'Australianise' them, for example when Bella realises what Edward truly is, instead of being a vampire he turns out to be a bogan. Jolimont High Witness News: A news satire segment which portrays "High School versions" of typical news events, such as a serious bike accident, school bullies, or school lunch trade market. This segment features all of the cast, anchored by Travis Coyne and Jenny Hills, Ruby Rudd as a lead field reporter and other cast members in varying roles of reporters and/or interviewees. Tatiana's Solo Round the World Trip: A parody of Jessica Watson's solo sail trip around the world. Tatania, who "[her] friends like to call "Tats"" sets off on a solo sail around the world, despite not knowing a thing about sailing and attempting the trip solely for fame. She did not even initially know what the word "solo" meant and attempted to bring her best friend Em along, later she manages to bring her by disguising her as a "penguin" named Plinkus. Inappropriate Joe: Joe has a tendency to respond to other people's comments and actions the exact opposite to what society expects. Rowan describes Joe as being the voice in your head that thinks "Wouldn't it be funny if I did that?", but in Joe's case he actually goes ahead and does it. When asked whether he thought he was like Inappropriate Joe, Rowan said "I would say no, but would also say yes, in that there's a bit of Inappropriate Joe in everyone." Go Mad Advertisement: The show quite often displays mock ads for fictional products such as; Contagious Disease which helps to get rid of other people (such as being in a line), or Barf in a Bag which ingestible fake vomit that allows easy escape from exams. The ads always end in a warning, usually a potential health hazard from the product; such as Barf in a Bag causing real barf. The ads' voiceover is done by Hayden. Boy vs. Boredom with Bear Cub: A parody of Man vs. Wild; Jeremy, who goes by the name "Bear Cub" (after Bear Grylls), is a boy cursed with the worst cases of boredom, and gives informative videos showing his attempts to "survive" these situations, through use of exaggerated, "extreme survival" methods, parodying methods used by Bear Grylls. Yay Team: A parody of The A-Team and Power Rangers where an elite team all with special powers attempt to fix ordinary problems in everyday life. The team consists of Ping Pong (Cosmo) with the power of a leopard, Zing Zo (Molly) with the power of a bat, Ding Dong (Rowan) with the power of a duck, Zi Zou (Mia) with the power of a cake, and Robert (Hayden) who is the only one with no powers and is the clear outcast of the group resorting to "normal methods" to accomplish things. Internet Speak Girl: A girl named Heather who uses texting and internet language when talking in real life as if she's on Facebook or Twitter, despite her friends continuous requests for her to talk normally. Viking High: A High School for Viking Students (played by all cast members) and a teacher who struggles to educate them to be civilised in contrast to their accustomed Viking habits of "stabbing and burning". Extreme Puddle Jumping: A parody of various "Extreme Sports" presented by Henry and Jill along with various other cast members in trying to promote Puddle Jumping as the new extreme sport, portraying it as being mockingly dangerous. The Inspiring Actor: A young man walks into stores, misled by the stores name such as "Opportunity" and "Convenience", that he is able to forward his ambition to be an actor. Always giving a heartfelt performance to the store owner, he leaves them confused, annoyed or touched. Mario and Luigi: Mario and Luigi having continuous, comical disputes, quite often about their careers as either plumbers or video game characters. Australia's Next Big Talent: A parody of Australia's Got Talent, featuring Molly, Hayden, Mia and Branford as judges, and other cast members as reoccurring contestants. In particular, Molly's character who is an over emotional judge who has a habit of crying has a reoccurring catchphrase of "I almost wet myself". Scary Mum: A girl invites her friends over, but end up meeting her kind, but horrifically looking, Mum. However she can never understand why her friends scream in terror or throw up.