Air NZ Safety Video: Shane Jones is out of the street

Opinion – Shane Jones may think that Air New Zealand's new security video fails the safety test and imports American street culture, but James Nokise he writes, does not he remember Poi E's video?

Shane Jones thinks Air New Zealand's safety video is a "grumpy culture" and a "failed test that fails the safety test".

Let's break it down.

First of all, the "mish-mash" is not really an insult.

Does the security test fail? No.

After watching this video, I feel as well informed as the Lord of the Rings security video, the Northland Summer Safety Video, and the Entourage Entourage Entourage's Antarctic Safety Video.

Does Air New Zealand Import American Street Culture?

Absolutely, but only in the same way that New Zealand absorbed American hip-hop, the RnB and much of its pop culture in the late twentieth century. If anyone really believes that breakdancing at Poi E is a form of solo haka, there are bigger questions to ask.

I think the video looks great and the local artists Kings, Theia and Randa have talent to burn.

Is it "cultural grinding"?

Certainly. And that makes sense, because the 80's hip-hop in Aotearoa was cringey (no disrespect to the pioneers Double J and Twice the T).

Look, "It's Tricky" is a hit of the 80's, but as someone who grew up in the 80's and 90's, I tell you. Hip-hop culture was not widespread in New Zealand until the 1990s.

Coincidentally, we also found our hip hop voice in the '90s: Che Fu, WTO, Sister Underground 3, Hard Way, Kulcha, Upper Hutt Posse and at least some members of Supergroove.

The next time Air New Zealand will take this route, as they will inevitably, here are five options to consider in the 1990s:

MC Hammer: I can not touch that

A song that never reached the top in the United States and the United Kingdom was number one in New Zealand, in part because the "hammer pants" ultimately justified our cocklesuits. In addition, "the time of the hammer" was the perfect slogan for a # 8 son mentality.

Coolio: the paradise of Gangsta

According to a film about a teacher who was seriously trying to educate intelligent children, it resonated with the Kiwis.

It's not like Coolio was busy these days. If you can afford Cuba Gooding Jr, you can afford Coolio.

"We spent most of our lives waiting for this aviation safety council"? (Call me, Air NZ)

Warren G: Regulate

From the second gang gangster named Warren (accessories to Warren Buffet).

Regulate has a catchy appeal and a perfect answer to relay boring information, such as what to do in case of a crash.

McDonald's: Make it click

Out of nowhere, McDonalds and the police have released this masterpiece of hip-hop, which remains the standard according to which all advertisements on hip-hop safety must be judged.

Jazzy Jeff and the new prince (Will Smith): The new prince of Bell Air

"This is a story about how …"

It is a rap song purposefully built to convey information to viewers during peak viewing hours.

Honestly from all suggestions, I am surprised that this has not happened yet.

* James Nokise is a New Zealand comedian on the Billy T Awards list.