"The Chasers" APEC Prank

[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?