SECOND Sergeant Daslan reported to his commander at the Surabaya Marine Corps Base. The Marines Music Detachment cymbalist requested permission from his superior to participate in the audition for the Stand-Up Comedy Indonesia contest, held by KompasTV. "The commander gave his permission," Daslan told Tempo on Wednesday last week.

Daslan's commander did not wonder why Daslan asked his permission to become a comedian. Daslan was a seasoned member of t