[SATIRE À VUE] Shaka Ponk or the perfect illustration of the “Panurge Mutins”

The famous French alternative rock and electronic group Shaka Ponk announces its dissolution. An ecological approach to protecting the planet justifies the sudden end of a brilliant career.

Shaka Ponk. The name of the group announces something heavy. War paint on the face, tattoos up to the ears, the visual confirms the promised savagery. There is rebellion in the air. After twenty years of success with an equally enthusiastic public, Shaka Ponk throws in the towel. Too much energy spent during concerts, too many spectators coming by car from distant countryside, not enough wind turbines to power the stage barnum. This debauchery of means could no longer continue. The group scuttles on the planet's altar. One last bad blow for the climate, on November 30, at the Accor Arena in the capital, and then nothing more.

The decision to put an end to this great career was the subject of a “ complex, psychological and emotional tension », Explains one of the members. Gathered in front BFM TVthe group had to face the facts. They were harmful. “ At some point, it's complicated to tell people to respect the planet when you yourself have a professional activity that is polluting. » The senior authorities of the green parties welcomed this cessation of musical hostilities.

The age of eco-responsible Apaches has come

Other artists could join the movement. Francis Cabrel has not yet spoken out, Jean-Louis Aubert is wondering. Sing a capella accompanied by a hurdy-gurdy would have the best effect on bad weather. New formulas for eco-responsible shows will be proposed before a jury chaired by Sandrine Rousseau. Wood-powered amplifiers and beeswax projectors are being studied.

While waiting for this technological advance, the Shaka Ponk insurgents are going to join the fight on the ground. “ We need to put down the guitar and try to help the firefighters. It became more urgent », specifies the Geronimo of the clan. A collective called “The Freak” was inaugurated. One more. This one brings together (hyper) concerned artists and various (mega) committed personalities. Never the brilliant formula of Philippe Muray “ the mutineers of Panurge » was never so perfectly illustrated. The follower of the globalist discourse today sees himself as a Caribbean pirate, or even straight out of an oppressed Indian tribe, as one of the photos of the group attests. Adherence to the prevailing media conformism is hidden under the trappings of a marginal ready to die in combat. Yes ! They will not hesitate to accompany Emmanuel Macron to COP34! Always valiant, swords drawn, they will kiss Ursula von der Leyen. Their admirers shudder, François Bayrou fears the worst. Will they go so far as to tattoo Christophe Barbier?