"The Chasers" APEC Prank

[xoxoxoBruce]

They didn't try to pass any checkpoints with this gag, though.

[Aliantha]

They were just trying to ride around central sydney in their cardboard cars.

I think these blokes are really stupid, although they've proven the security chiefs to be even stupider (is that a word?). The AFP paid them a visit a couple of weeks ago asking them not to try and pull any stunts during apec but they couldn't even leave that alone.

They should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Not let off with a warning. They already had that.

I watch the show occasionally. Sometimes it's funny, and people take their pranks lightly, but they really do attempt some very innappropriate things from time to time.

This prank for example has shamed the police and security services of Australia. Men and women who work hard to protect Australians. I don't think they've shown much respect for that.

i think Bush should go home anyway. Fucking stutting around our streets like he owns the place.

Arsehole.

[Griff]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

i think Bush should go home anyway. Fucking stutting around our streets like he owns the place.

No no. He is all yours now, no returns.

[Perry Winkle]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

They should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Not let off with a warning. They already had that.

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This prank for example has shamed the police and security services of Australia. Men and women who work hard to protect Australians. I don't think they've shown much respect for that.

I don't believe they did anything illegal. They were upfront with their credentials (i.e., their identification said "Joke!"). I doubt Australia has laws against impersonating a motorcade of jokers.

If I walked up to the White House gate and used a slice of balogna as ID, and they let me in, what have I done wrong?

Demonstrating the incompetence of the people charged with keeping Australians safe is a very respectful thing to do for all Australians. Hard work means nothing if it doesn't accomplish its goal. This act of "disrespect" might actually wake people up and make things safer (not bloody likely, I know).

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Perry Winkle

I don't believe they did anything illegal. They were upfront with their credentials (i.e., their identification said "Joke!"). I doubt Australia has laws against impersonating a motorcade of jokers.

Evidently the broke one of those laws they pass to cover anything not already covered.

The 10 men and one woman tonight were charged under newly legislated APEC laws with entering a restricted area without justification.

[Elspode]

Why do Australian improv comics hate freedom?

[Aliantha]

The people from the Chaser were warned that if they tried any stunts they'd be arrested which they were.

I'm sure there must be a law against entering a security zone or something.

Bottom line for me is that I"m sick of these idiots making a mockery of everything. In my opinion they've gone too far even after they were asked not to get involved.

Anyway, whatever.

[DucksNuts]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

They were just trying to ride around central sydney in their cardboard cars.

I think these blokes are really stupid, although they've proven the security chiefs to be even stupider (is that a word?). The AFP paid them a visit a couple of weeks ago asking them not to try and pull any stunts during apec but they couldn't even leave that alone.

They should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Not let off with a warning. They already had that.

I watch the show occasionally. Sometimes it's funny, and people take their pranks lightly, but they really do attempt some very innappropriate things from time to time.

This prank for example has shamed the police and security services of Australia. Men and women who work hard to protect Australians. I don't think they've shown much respect for that.

i think Bush should go home anyway. Fucking stutting around our streets like he owns the place.

Arsehole.

Fuck that shit.

The police and security DESERVED to be shamed. Ch'yeah, they worked real hard here didnt they?..."no no, go on in"

Those 2 checkpoints didnt do their job at all, if they werent incompetent, the prank would not have succeeded.

The Chasers had no idea they would get as far as they did.

Sure, prosecute them IF they did something illegal. You cant prosecute them because security fucked up.

I think its ridiculous that the AFP paid them a visit.....pffff...red flag anyone?

Rock on The Chasers!!

[dar512]

Originally Posted by tw

Like hackers do to Microsoft?

Most of those are doing it for free. But there are professional security people who will try to crack your system - and you pay them to do it.

[skysidhe]

good, I'm glad some people want to test complacency.

Originally Posted by dar512

Most of those are doing it for free. But there are professional security people who will try to crack your system - and you pay them to do it.

Do we dare hope to assume everyone is paying to have their security system tested?

[Aliantha]

Fuck the Chasers. They're nothing but a bunch of big children with nothing better to do than cause trouble for others.

Yeah, it's not good that they got through the checkpoints, and I'm sure heads will roll because of that. The point is, these people are a public nuisance and they're not funny.

[tw]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Fuck the Chasers. They're nothing but a bunch of big children with nothing better to do than cause trouble for others.

Chasers did pretty good demonstrating there was no security zone. However they did not do us a favor. Nobody laughed themselves to death while down under. We really need that good laugh.

[DucksNuts]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Fuck the Chasers. They're nothing but a bunch of big children with nothing better to do than cause trouble for others.

Yeah, it's not good that they got through the checkpoints, and I'm sure heads will roll because of that. The point is, these people are a public nuisance and they're not funny.

Well, I am sure the show wont last much longer, I mean, if they arent funny.

Am I correct in assuming that you dont find the streakers at the cricket amusing either?

I would much prefer *public nuisances* like The Chasers around if it means that particular mistake wont happen again.

To me, much better to have people testing the boundaries, at least then I know the $160 million went to people that earned it.

[Aliantha]

They weren't doing it to test the security zone.

I don't watch cricket to see streakers. If I want to see naked people I'll look at porn.

I'm sure there are enough people who find this kind of behaviour funny to keep them on the air a bit longer.

[DucksNuts]

The APEC Prank aired on ABC last nite to record ratings.

The only ABC program to have drawn a bigger audience was the finale of the popular drama Sea Change.

The Chaser crew earned worldwide media coverage last week when they infiltrated security at APEC with a fake motorcade and one of their number dressed as Osama bin Laden.

Last night's program showed footage of the spoof motorcade being waved through two security checkpoints, which the comedians said were more like a "guard of honour", on its way towards the hotel where US President George W. Bush was staying.

Eleven Chaser members were later charged with entering a restricted area without justification.

They will appear in court next month and face a maximum penalty of six months' jail, but plan to fight the charges.

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