June 5th 2024.
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan recently found himself in an unusual and slightly uncomfortable situation while filming for his show, The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan. The 46-year-old was asked to pick up cow poop with his bare hands, and needless to say, he was not thrilled about it.
This season of the show follows Romesh as he travels to three African countries - Uganda, Rwanda, and Madagascar - that are not typically popular tourist destinations. While there have been emotional and poignant moments during his journey, there have also been some comedic and unexpected ones, like the cow poop incident.
During his visit to Rwanda, Romesh was taken to a local village where he was shown artwork made from a unique material - cow poop. His guide explained that the material was used for its durability and helped hold the pieces together. Despite his initial hesitation, Romesh was eventually convinced to collect some fresh cow poop from a barn, much to his dismay as he was wearing brand new white trainers.
After rolling the poop into a perfect ball, they headed back to the studio, but were caught in a sudden downpour. Seeking shelter, they were graciously allowed to wait it out in a stranger's home, with the poop still in tow. Romesh humorously remarked on how this would never happen in the UK, where people wouldn't let you in if you asked to take a ball of poop inside to avoid getting it wet.
Once the rain passed, Romesh got to work on creating his own artwork using the cow poop. Despite some initial doubts, he managed to shape it into a spiral, much to the amusement of the crew. But the laughs didn't stop there, as later on the group was hiking in the mountains when they were surprised by a loud fart from a silverback gorilla.
The episode also showed a more serious side as Romesh visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where over 250,000 people who were killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide are interred. He became emotional as he learned about the horrific ways in which people were killed and spoke to his guide, Hyppo, who shared his own personal experience of losing his father during the genocide.
Reflecting on his time in Rwanda, Romesh described it as an incredibly enriching experience. The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, and Romesh's journey will continue as he travels to Madagascar in the next episode. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing them, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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