You're Skitting Me facts for kids

You're Skitting Me is a fun Australian TV show for kids. It's a sketch comedy series, which means it's made up of many short, funny scenes called "skits." The show first aired on February 29, 2012, on ABC3.

The cast includes twelve teen actors. They perform lots of different skits. The show makes fun of many things. This includes other TV shows, movies, and even some cultural ideas. The name "You're Skitting Me" is a funny way of saying "You're Kidding Me." The series has 26 episodes in total. Jigsaw Entertainment produces the show.

The second season aired in 2013. The third season started on September 19, 2016. This was when ABC3 changed its name to ABC ME. The third season also brought in five new actors. Three actors from Series 2 also returned.

Meet the Cast

The show features a talented group of young actors. They play many different characters in the skits.

Main Cast Members

• Rowan Hills
• Hayden McKertish
• Molly Daniels
• Mia Albers
• Cosmo "Cossy" Renfree
• Jake Fehily

Additional Cast Members

• Moya Zhang
• Branford Gruar
• Isabella "Issy" Richardson
• Freddie Young
• Emily "Mim" Micheloudakis
• Edward Gates

Funny Sketches and Characters

Many of the show's funny sketches happen at a made-up place called Jolimont High School. These include the "Jolimont High Witness News" and the "OH&S Committee Prefect" announcements.

Sketches from Series One

• Uncle Vijay: This character is an older Indian man. He sits on his couch and talks loudly at the TV. He makes funny comments about many shows. These include Doctor Who and The Big Bang Theory. His comments sometimes hint at other skits in the show. This is one of the most common sketches.
• Zombie Kids: Zack and Zed are zombie students. They try to act normal at school. But they often want to eat brains! Other people act like their zombie habits are just a small problem. The show often jokes that zombies are like a social group.
• The Hipsters: These characters try hard to be different. They refuse to follow normal rules. This can lead to strange and uncomfortable situations. In Series 2, they started admiring "modern art." This art is usually just a random object, not real art.
• Scary Girl Guides: Two creepy Girl Guides go around their neighborhood. They try to do good deeds. But they always end up scaring people! They might offer gross food or kidnap a dog to "find" it later.
• The Cavemen: Krunk the caveman tries to teach his friends about modern things. He shows them paper, soap, and even social media. But his friend Ogg always thinks these ideas are silly. He says they will never become popular.
• Twilight Oz Style: This is a funny version of the Twilight movies. Bella and Edward act out scenes. But they make them very Australian. For example, Edward is a "bogan" instead of a vampire.
• Jolimont High Witness News: This skit makes fun of news reports. It shows "high school versions" of news events. These include bike accidents or school bullies. All the cast members are in this skit.
• Tatiana's Solo Round the World Trip: This sketch parodies Jessica Watson's real-life solo sailing trip. Tatiana, or "Tats," tries to sail around the world alone. But she knows nothing about sailing! She only wants to be famous. She even tries to bring her friend along, disguised as a "penguin."
• Inappropriate Joe: Joe always does the opposite of what people expect. He says and does things that are socially awkward. The actor, Rowan, says Joe is like the funny, wild thoughts we all have. But Joe actually acts on them!
• Go Mad Advertisement: The show often has fake ads for silly products. These include "Contagious Disease" to get rid of people in lines. Or "Barf in a Bag" to fake being sick for exams. The ads always end with a funny warning about the product's dangers.
• Boy vs. Boredom with Bear Cub: This is a parody of the show Man vs. Wild. Jeremy, called "Bear Cub," gets very bored. He makes videos showing how he "survives" boredom. He uses over-the-top, "extreme" methods, just like Bear Grylls.
• Yay Team: This skit makes fun of shows like The A-Team and Power Rangers. An elite team with special powers tries to fix everyday problems. But one member, Robert, has no powers. He has to use normal ways to get things done.
• Internet Speak Girl: Heather is a girl who talks like she's texting or on Facebook. She uses internet slang in real life. Her friends keep asking her to talk normally, but she doesn't.
• Viking High: This is a high school for Viking students. The teacher tries to teach them to be civilized. But the students prefer their old Viking habits, like "stabbing and burning."
• Extreme Puddle Jumping: This sketch makes fun of "extreme sports." Henry and Jill try to make puddle jumping seem like a dangerous new sport. They act like it's super risky and exciting.
• The Inspiring Actor: A young man goes into stores. He thinks the store names, like "Opportunity," mean he can practice acting there. He gives a big, emotional performance to the confused store owner.
• Mario and Luigi: Mario and Luigi have funny arguments. They often argue about their jobs as plumbers or video game characters.
• Australia's Next Big Talent: This is a parody of Australia's Got Talent. It features funny judges and strange contestants. One judge, played by Molly, is very emotional and often cries.
• Scary Mum: A girl invites her friends over. They meet her kind but scary-looking mom. The girl never understands why her friends scream or get sick when they see her mom.
• OH&S Committee Prefect Announcement: Maeve Blairs is a school prefect. She tries to announce new school rules. But students keep knocking her over while she's talking.
• "You had to invite Voldemort?": Voldemort gets invited to normal social events by his friends. But he always ruins them by killing someone! One of his friends then says, "You had to invite Voldemort?"
• Cheerful Emo: Tony is an emo kid who is always happy. He doesn't understand why his emo friends (Hayden, Molly, and Rowan) are so gloomy.
• Kids telling off parents: In this skit, the kids are in charge. Luke and Polly give their parents talks about how to behave properly.
• Joel the Crisis Video Blogger: Joel Thomas and his friend Ed make video blogs about "crises." But their "crises" are tiny tech problems. Like when no one "likes" his Facebook posts.
• "Check out the new kid": Characters notice a new kid. They describe them using a metaphor. But the description always turns out to be literally true. For example, a "sick" kid is actually throwing up.
• Helmet Boy Rides Again: Helmet Boy is very clumsy. He can't go anywhere without falling over. So he wears a helmet to protect himself.
• Billy the Criticising Nerd: Billy is a smart nerd. He loves to point out mistakes and small details in everyday life. This annoys everyone he talks to.
• YSM Spelling Bee: The cast members take turns spelling words. But the words are always childish or rude. It's revealed that Molly and Rowan "organized" the spelling bee.
• The Adventures of Vomit Boy: This is an animated sketch. George Clooney voices Vomit Boy, a superhero. His superpower is throwing up a lot. He uses this power in creative ways to save people.
• Ned the Panda: Another animated sketch. Molly narrates the story of Ned the Panda. Ned often ends up in dangerous situations. These situations teach a lesson.
• Turning Clown Heads: An animated sketch with two clown heads. They swallow balls and complain to each other. They especially complain about not being able to control their head movements.
• Rex the Dinosaur: An animated sketch narrated by Rowan. Rex is a dinosaur. The sketch parodies educational cartoons. It always ends with "...and then Rex ate them, because Rex was a Tyrannosaurus Rex."
• The Tomatoes: An animated sketch about two tomato roommates, Barry and Chuck. Chuck says words in a strange, "un-Australian" way. This makes Barry very angry, and he hurts Chuck.

Sketches from Series Two

• Super School: This sketch shows what superheroes were like as kids. They went to school together. Characters include Batboy, Superboy, and Wonder Girl. Even villains like Lex Luthor show up.
• Gollum at School: Gollum tries to go to school. He talks to himself and makes strange noises. He also has gross eating habits.
• If Life was Like a Computer Game: This sketch shows what life would be like if it were a video game. Characters might get "low health" and eat food to feel better. Or they might walk into walls like a glitch.
• Doctor Who Downunder: A funny version of Doctor Who. The Doctor is now a teenage Australian "bogan." He's childish and loves danger. He also has many Australian habits. His British companion, Susan, finds him very annoying.
• Slugger Steve the Confused Bully: Slugger Steve is the school bully. But he always misunderstands how to bully people. His threats often turn into acts of kindness. For example, he might "take" someone's homework, then tutor them.
• The Romans: This is like "The Cavemen" sketch, but set in ancient Rome. Roman kids come up with modern ideas. But the others always reject them. They say the ideas will never work.
• Ghost Roasters: This sketch makes fun of ghost hunting shows. Dylan and Moose are amateur ghost hunters. They investigate "paranormal activity" in their own homes. But the spooky events always turn out to be normal things.
• The Grammar Police: These are strict police officers for language. They look for grammar mistakes. They will arrest or annoy anyone who makes an error. They always arrive with intense music and slow-motion walking.
• The Australian Stock Kids: Set in Australia in 1829. Two young convicts, Brian and Herman, are stuck in the stocks. Brian is happy and loves the "stinking penal colony." But Herman can't understand why Brian is so cheerful.
• DJ Wicky: An unusual DJ who hates boring situations. He tries to make them more fun. He plays loud music or dances on tables. This usually annoys everyone else.
• Trust me I've done First-Aid: Damian has taken a first-aid course. He thinks he's a medical expert. He tries to help people who need medical attention. But he always makes things worse. When questioned, he says, "Trust me, I've done First-Aid."
• Andy the Gross Food Fact Cashier: Andy works at a fast-food place. He tells customers disgusting facts about the food they are buying. This makes customers change their minds quickly. Andy doesn't understand why.
• Werewolf: Ryan is cursed to turn into a wolf during a full moon. He warns his friends about his transformation. But he just falls on all fours and acts like a dog.
• Photographing Foods with Phone: This sketch makes fun of people who take pictures of their food. Three friends go to a restaurant. They care more about taking photos of their food than eating it.
• Literal condiments: Two girls are making sandwiches. One complains about a condiment. The other suggests a "better" brand. But the descriptions are literal. "Crunchier" peanut butter is just a jar of peanuts.
• Mouse & Mouse: An animated sketch about a grey mouse. He falls in love with a white computer mouse. The grey mouse tries to win her over.
• Tales from Story Book Land: An animated sketch narrated by Jake. It features "fractured fairytales." Well-known stories are given funny twists. For example, "Snow White and her Seven Bogan Cousins."
• Lost Property: An animated sketch about lost objects. They talk and worry about their future. Many of them are very paranoid.

Series Two also has musical sketches. These include "The Internet Troll with No Internet" and "We're Waiting for Our Teacher."