In the TV program Boerderij van Dorst we see two celebrities every time, and Raven van Dorst always creates brilliant combinations. In the latest episode we see the sporty Arie Boomsma and biologist Midas Dekkers. They have two completely different characters and regularly clash in certain areas. This makes for very entertaining TV.
Arie Boomsma and Midas Dekkers in Boerderij van Dorst
When introducing Arie Boomsma and Midas Dekkers in the latest episode of Boerderij van Dorst, we immediately see a big difference. Arie is known as a very sporty person, who also set up the VondelGym. Midas, on the other hand, believes that “nothing is so unhealthy for man as exercise.” When he and Raven go looking for Arie, he responds: “Maybe he’s running? Or eating something disgusting.” He clearly has little interest in Arie’s healthy lifestyle.
Later we soon see another difference between the two opposites. Midas, for example, has a rather pessimistic view of the future of the earth. “I don’t believe there is much of a future for humans,” he says. He also has no children, compared to Arie who has three. Arie is of course concerned and he is doing his best for the climate. “Small steps,” he says. “Just like this. Your own things instead of getting further away from nature. Recycling, little things.” Midas immediately responds to this, saying he would do things differently. “If you have a big problem, I would take big steps,” he sneers. He also gives the example of not caring for offspring. This way there won’t be another generation.
Ultimate opposites
Later, Raven asks about Arie’s regular ice baths, which he personally finds “wonderful”. According to him, it does a lot of good for your body. Meanwhile, Midas stares at him with wide eyes. “The human body is not designed to sit in an ice bath,” he says. They also disagree on this point. Of course, it is also about sports, which Midas is so against. “Man should just do what he was built to do,” he says. “It’s not built to hang on all kinds of weird equipment.” Arie immediately intervenes here, calling his line of thought “outdated”. Nowadays people exercise less or not at all, says Arie. “Man no longer does what man could and should do.” According to him, exercise is not necessarily necessary, as long as someone gets enough exercise. It is certainly not necessary, but it does have many benefits for your body and health, says Arie.
The fact that Arie and Midas are each other’s ultimate opposites makes for very entertaining TV. “There is no better TV,” responds a viewer on social media channel X. Viewers greatly appreciate that the two men regularly have discussions.
#FarmofDorst What a great combination tonight, Midas Dekkers and Arie Boomsma! 😂❤️
— Jufkip🐓jufkip.bsky.social (@jufkip) December 12, 2023
Midas Dekkers who successfully counters Arie Boomsma with almost every discussion point.
There is no better TV tonight.
— Hicky Rilgers #MiepMiep (@hickyrilgers) December 12, 2023
Arie: I hope that everything will turn out well. Midas: then you’re in for a disappointment. So wonderful, two guys who are so at odds with each other. #boerderijvandorst
— Joost 🐰 (@_maghetweten) December 12, 2023
#boerderijvandorst with Arie Boomsma and Midas Dekkers. Contrasts couldn’t be greater, but what a fantastic episode it was. And what a wonderful program it is.
— Frank (@frankvw_) December 13, 2023
That subtle wink of @ravenvandorst to Midas, after Arie’s health sermon… That’s why Raven is so great 👏 #farmofDorst
— Tom Offermans (@TomOffermans) December 12, 2023
