Darren "Whackhead" Simpson

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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson

Born Darren Simpson
April 19, 1978 (1978-04-19) (age 30)[1]
Flag of South Africa South Africa
Residence Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupation Comedian & phone pranskter
Employers 94.7 Highveld Stereo
Title Mr
Height 5"11
Known for Radio phone pranks, stand-up comedy
Website
http://www.whackhead.co.za/

Darren "Whackhead" Simpson is a radio phone prankster currently (As of 2008) working for Primedia[2], a broadcasting company that broadcasts 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm in South Africa (Among others). He has regular slots on The Rude Awakening morning show, hosted by Jeremy Mansfield in Johannesburg, and Kfm Breakfast, hosted by Nic Marais in Cape Town. [3] His pranks are available for podcast on a daily basis by the radio stations. [4] [5]

He has also co-starred with Mansfield on the M-Net hidden camera show, Laugh Out Loud. [6]

Contents

[edit] Biography

Darren was born on the 1978-04-19[1], in Durban, South Africa.

[edit] Discography

Since 2004, Whackhead has put together a yearly CD compilation of his pranks, as heard on 94.7. Following is a list of all his releases, as of 2008:

[edit] Best of WHACK HEAD's Prank Calls, The

Album cover for Best of WHACK HEAD's Phone Pranks

Released: 2004 [7]
Number of Discs: 1

[edit] Track Listing

  1. Intro
  2. Cluck Like a Chicken
  3. Leon Schuster Gets Pranked
  4. SPCA Flyers
  5. Extra Maths Lessons
  6. Your Toilet is Blocked
  7. JHB Airport's New Phone Line
  8. Sam [Cowen] Goes To Hospital
  9. I Won the Lotto
  10. I NEED A HEARING AID!!
  11. Gambler's Anonymous
  12. Dog Breeder
  13. Bee Keeper, The
  14. Angry Pawn Dealer
  15. Engrish Resson Tutor
  16. The Cat Scan
  17. Huggies Nappies from Pick 'n Pay
  18. Telkom Phonetics
  19. Metro Police Fine Enquiry
  20. John Walland vs John Walland Soundboard
  21. Surname Change
  22. Ordering Flowers
  23. Out-takes (The Ones That Didn't Work)

[edit] Oh My Greatness Hits!

Album cover for Oh My Greatness Hits!

Released: 2005 [8]
Number of Discs: 2

[edit] Track Listing

[edit] Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. GRAEME SMITH * Minki Go Grrrr
  3. RYK NEETHLING * How Cold Was the Water?
  4. LEON SCHUSTER * Gets It Again
  5. PIETER DIRK UYS * Interview Query
  6. WAYNE FERREIRA * Six love to Whackhead
  7. BRIAN MAY of Queen
  8. COLIN MOSS of Idols Fame
  9. BRANDON AURET of Isidingo
  10. PIK BOTHA Minister of Affairs with Foreigners
  11. FRANCOIS PIENAAR * What a Gentleman
  12. EUGENE TERRE'BLANCE * Ou Ryperd
  13. CORRIE SANDERS * Heavyweight Knockout
  14. JOHN WALLAND * Too Many Dogs
  15. FIONA COYNE * You are the Weakest Link
  16. NEIL McKENZIE * McGregor Sisters
  17. SHABIR SHAIK * Get Outta Jail Free Card
  18. DAVID KAU * Bleep Bleep Bleep
  19. ERNIE ELS * Your Caddie's Gotta Go
  20. FERDINAND RABIE * Big Boet
  21. SIMON GEAR * How's the Weather?
  22. CHARL PAUW * Friend of the Penguin
  23. NAAS BOTHA * Naas House
  24. JOHN WALLAND * Indecent Proposal
  25. KURT DARREN * Ou Luiperd
  26. OUT-TAKES * The ones that got away
  27. WILL SMITH in the Worst Interview Ever!

[edit] Disc 2
  1. Intro
  2. The Glass Shop
  3. Smoking Laws at Work
  4. Casino Lost and Found
  5. Neighbour: The Newspaper Thief
  6. British Alarm Clock Sales
  7. Road Block Dodger
  8. Kiwi Radio Station Interview
  9. Van the Cheetah Fan
  10. Westlife Hotel Requirements
  11. Hotel Food Gave Me Gas
  12. How to Book a Golf Game
  13. Towing vs Petrol Price
  14. Rat in Me Phone
  15. Lost Virginity at Hotel
  16. Tiger Tiger Nightclub
  17. Where's your Gym Card
  18. Locksmith Help
  19. Father's Day: U My Daddy
  20. Van Again: SARS Call
  21. Hotel Guest Dodgy Video
  22. Terminator Soundboard
  23. Tové [Kane] I need motivation
  24. ASDA Announcement: Ben Laden
  25. Pick 'n Pay Announcement: Rich Head

[edit] Whackhead's WINDOW ON THE WORLD

Album cover for Whackhead's WINDOW ON THE WORLD

Released: 2006


[edit] Track Listing

[edit] Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. ASDA PA Announcement
  3. Helium Balloon Hire
  4. DA Delivers
  5. ANC Acronym Caller
  6. AMC & BP Election Parties
  7. Finance Guru Greg Volkwyn
  8. Riaan Cruywagen
  9. Cricketer Kevin Petersen
  10. Johan Walland upsets the UCB
  11. BBC News Tip
  12. Comedian Riaad Moosa Flies
  13. Fast Food Outlet Drive Thru

[edit] Disc 2
  1. Mercedes SLK Loan Car
  2. Helen Naude: The Voice of Telkom
  3. Hanging On The Roof
  4. John Walland in the Military
  5. Idols Runner Up Gift Gwe
  6. I Need A Boob Job
  7. Cellphone Contract Problems
  8. Bafana Bafana Coach Stuart Baxter
  9. Next Bafana Coach Ted Dumitru
  10. Lost In Builder's Warehouse
  11. Elton John's Manager
  12. Waiting Waiter
  13. Where's My Red Underpants
  14. John Walland Vs Supermodel Caprice [Bourret
  15. Camel Toe Podiatrist, The
  16. Hi My Name Is VUK
  17. Bongani Nxumalo
  18. Fruit And Veg Shop Lady
  19. Marriage Of Convenience
  20. Chinese Gibberish
  21. Day Care Quotas
  22. Locked Inside My Car
  23. Pastor Du Plessis 6 June 2006
  24. Jeremy [Mansfield] Gets Pranked In London
  25. The Day They All Got Revenge

[edit] Serial Prankster

Album cover for Whackhead's WINDOW ON THE WORLD

Released: 2007-11-05 [9]
Number of Discs: 2

This is the latest (As of 2008) installment in Whackhead's CD releases. It is also the first one to offer bonus tracks from its official website. [10]

[edit] Track Listing

[edit] Disc 1
  1. Foreword by Alex Jay
  2. Iraq Body Guarding Job
  3. 3am Wake Up Call Service
  4. Train Station Pizza Order
  5. Piet the Receptionist Part 1
  6. Whacks Takes Gabby [Gabrielle Mansfield] to Manhattan
  7. Organ Donor Foundation
  8. 2006 Number Change
  9. I.T. Support Problem
  10. Cellphone Echo
  11. Old Dude Marries a Young Chick
  12. Celebrity Challenge: Joey Rasdien
  13. Schoolboy in Trouble
  14. Celebrity Challenge: Mark Pilgrim
  15. Name in Public Toilets
  16. World's Worst Afrikaans Interpreter
  17. Dr I Have a Burping Condition
  18. Hypochondriac Waiting for Ambulance
  19. Heathrow Announcement for Bokke
  20. UB40 Interview

[edit] Disc 2
  1. Show and Tell Mommy
  2. Telemarketer from Hell
  3. International Call Delay
  4. The Pirate CD Seller
  5. Piet the Receptionist Part 2
  6. Mr T Soundboard
  7. CUM Books
  8. Garmin Sat Nav Problems
  9. Vasectomy, Dude Your Wife is Pregnant!
  10. Zimbabwe Border Patrol
  11. Idols Judge Randall Abrahams
  12. The Percy Montgomery Fan
  13. The Indecent Proposing Traffic Cop
  14. Engagement Ring Diamond Switch
  15. Kieno Kammies Runs for the Hills
  16. How Many Accents Does He Have?
  17. Post Office Packaaaaage

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b The Rude Awakening. Presenters: Jeremy Mansfield et. al.. 2008-04-18. 70 minutes in.
  2. ^ Primedia Website. Primedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
  3. ^ Darren Whackhead Simpson. Jam Ally Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
  4. ^ 94.7 Highveld Stereo - Podcast page. 94.7 Highveld Stereo. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
  5. ^ 94.5 KFM - Podcast page. 94.5 KFM. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
  6. ^ Darren Simpson. TVSA. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
  7. ^ (2004) Album notes for Best of WHACK HEAD's Prank Calls, The by Simpson, Darren "Whackhead" [Compact Disc]. All Tracks C Control. Best of WHACK HEAD's Prank Calls, The at MusicBrainz.
  8. ^ (2005) Album notes for Oh My Greatness Hits! by Simpson, Darren "Whackhead" [Compact Disc].
  9. ^ (2007) Album notes for Serial Prankster by Simpson, Darren "Whackhead" [Compact Disc].
  10. ^ 94.7 Highveld Stereo - Serial Prankster (Official Site).

[edit] External links

Laugh Out Loud, official site