South African millennials were thrilled when 5FM radio presenter, Nick Hamman recently tracked down Dub, the green mascot of SABC2’s Tube.
WHO IS THE VOICE BEHIND DUB?
TVSA reports that Brian Webber is the actor who played the fantasy animated television character Dub.
The mascot was the face of SABC2’s Tube children’s programming who acted the role using a performance capture suit, which in turn was animated to form the character.
The popular green mascot said goodbye one day and never returned, which upset his fans, who are now adults.
5 FM’s presenter, Nick Hamman talked to Dub and the actor who played him to find out why they left.
Hamman reveals on his TikTok: “Here’s what happened to Dub. The truth of the matter is Dub never wanted to leave. There were complications outside his hands that led him from the inflatable world of Tube and away from our screens, never to return.”
Dub and the actor who played him, Brian Webber, now live in Canada, where they mostly stay indoors because of the icy weather.
Webber reveals: “I’m happy, but I miss the kids, all of my friends in South Africa and kwaito. I’m so glad you found me because it’s been so many years.”
“I hope you learned a few things from my stupid actions. I was so naughty, selfish, and greedy, and I hope you did not turn out like that. I’m a better person now; I eat less doughnuts. I’m vegan now.”
SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO SABC2 MASCOT
Sapphire: “Thank you Brian Webber for making my childhood so memorable. My mom said I’d always cry if Dub said bye. Thanks for the memories. You’re forever loved dear Dub.”
Leanne Booyens: “A part of my inner child is healed thank you Dub and Brian webber.”
Bokang Phelane: “This made me tear up. Dub and Cody hold a special space in my heart.”
Thobi Euiko: “I remember singing and rapping the ‘tell it like is’ number word for word by Dub.”
Notorious. Neilo: “Thank you dub and Brian Webber for making our childhood so memorable. Brian Webber….we will forever thank you for everything.”
@nickhamman5 One day Dub said goodbye and never said hello again… until now. I found Dub and got him to say hello again. I’ve been in touch with Brian Webber, the actor who played him and if you want tonleave Dub/Brian a message here. I’ll make sure he gets it for the full interview: download the 5FM App
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