Belgian Humorist Sacha Ferra Sparks Laughter with Observations on French Service at Fly Away Festival
LA ROSIÈRE, France – Comedian Sacha Ferra ignited a playful Franco-Belgian rivalry during a live interview at the Fly Away Festival, currently underway at Club Med in La Rosière.Ferra’s remarks, centered on the staffing dynamic at the event – 500 Belgians being served exclusively by French staff – drew immediate laughter and a spirited response from the French host.
The exchange, captured during a segment with NRJ Belgium, highlights the enduring, good-natured tension between Belgium and France, a theme frequently explored in Ferra’s comedy, notably his show Flat country. The Fly Away Festival, in its eighth edition, has temporarily relocated the NRJ Belgium studio to the French Alps, providing a unique setting for this cross-border banter.
“We are 500 Belgians in a Med club,in France and we are served only by French!” Ferra exclaimed,adding with a smile,”There,I tell myself what a success,I succeeded in my life!”
Jeff,the French host of the “Mike’s band,” quickly countered,defending his nation with a playful jab: “So,me,what I see is just 20 French who take cash at 500 Belgians,eh!”
Ferra has previously stated that Gad Elmaleh is a comedic influence,and openly embraces the historical “Guéguerre” between the two nations as a core element of his comedic style. The lighthearted exchange underscores the enduring appeal of this cultural rivalry and its ability to generate humor.
