Made my day: Fake Osama Motorcade in Sydney

Ms Naughty · 2007-09-06, 09:38 PM

OK, you guys from the US might not care but I just have to post about it.

Sydney has been turned into a basket case by the APEC conference. They've put a fence around the city, snipers, checkpoints and police everywhere, they've stymied protest and spent $150 million on security so that the 21 world leaders don't have to come into contact with anyone they represent.

So yesterday the comedy team The Chaser drove 3 black cars straight through two checkpoints to within a few meters of George W.'s hotel. They had Canadian flags on the front and guys dressed in suits running along beside. Then Chas got out dressed as Osama Bin Laden and it was only then that the police worked out what was going on.

The sticker on their car said:
"This vehicle belongs to a member of The Chaser's War on Everything. This dude likes trees and poetry and certain types of carnivorous plants excite him."

Their passes were labelled "Insecurity" and "It's pretty obvious this isn't a real pass." No-one checked.

The whole thing made my day. Brilliant.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...783454020.html

More Chaser stunts on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search

SheepGuy · 2007-09-06, 10:37 PM

I just heard about this on the radio

Gotta say that I'm proud that they used Canadian flags! In yer face APEC!

Bluey · 2007-09-07, 12:09 AM

Yeah it was unbelievable, they got as close as they did, lol. Lucky they did not get shot.

We watch there tv show each week, it is good value, and always get a laugh. These blokes are always taking the piss out of our politicians.

But this time they might have went to far, lol, with them being charged and such. Lot of people in high places pissed off with them, and a few people in high places sticking up for them, saying it was in fun and in no way were they out to hurt anyone (Alexander Downer - Australian Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs).

Have to follow the outcome of this one.

B.

SirMoby · 2007-09-07, 01:00 AM

These guys just made complete asses of the security folks. They will be set free but they're going to be harassed for a few months.

Mateusz · 2007-09-07, 04:44 AM

Simon · 2007-09-07, 07:57 AM

I absolutely loved waking up to that story on CNN yesterday morning.

Today there's an update on the page Karen posted at the start of the thread. Gotta love the 'no quitters' attitude of these guys:

Three members of the Chaser team have been questioned by police after attempting to perform a fake motorcade in Sydney's CBD - one day after their colleagues were charged for entering into the restricted APEC zone in a fake Canadian motorcade. The trio (was) apparently attempting to replicate yesterday's satirical stunt - but this time using cardboard cut-outs of black cars instead of the real thing.

--

(The success these guys had in getting so close to a target also helped me remember that one of the reasons that terrorist groups aren't more successful is that most of their leaders and members have absolutely no sense of humor.)

Fonz · 2007-09-07, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

but this time using cardboard cut-outs of black cars instead of the real thing.

Hehehehe, respect

tickler · 2007-09-07, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepGuy

I just heard about this on the radio

Gotta say that I'm proud that they used Canadian flags! In yer face APEC!

Seems like some people still trust us Canucks!

Ms Naughty · 2007-09-07, 08:05 PM

Turns out the guys didn't expect to get so far. Their joke was planned around being stopped by the first lot of police, so Chas could get out and do his Osama bit. When they weren't stopped they figured they'd just keep going. It was only when they voluntarily turned around - and Chas got out of the car - that the police twigged.

Polls say 90% of Aussies think it's funny. I'm so pleased.

jetpat · 2007-09-07, 08:32 PM

Saw this on CNN today...laughed my ass off, especially when they showed some of the other stuff these guys have done. Friggin' priceless!

JackDaniel's · 2007-09-08, 05:54 AM

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2007-09-06, 09:38 PM	#1
Ms Naughty old enough to be Grandma Scrotum Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,408	Made my day: Fake Osama Motorcade in Sydney OK, you guys from the US might not care but I just have to post about it. Sydney has been turned into a basket case by the APEC conference. They've put a fence around the city, snipers, checkpoints and police everywhere, they've stymied protest and spent $150 million on security so that the 21 world leaders don't have to come into contact with anyone they represent. So yesterday the comedy team The Chaser drove 3 black cars straight through two checkpoints to within a few meters of George W.'s hotel. They had Canadian flags on the front and guys dressed in suits running along beside. Then Chas got out dressed as Osama Bin Laden and it was only then that the police worked out what was going on. The sticker on their car said: "This vehicle belongs to a member of The Chaser's War on Everything. This dude likes trees and poetry and certain types of carnivorous plants excite him." Their passes were labelled "Insecurity" and "It's pretty obvious this isn't a real pass." No-one checked. The whole thing made my day. Brilliant. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...783454020.html More Chaser stunts on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search __________________ Promote Bright Desire

2007-09-06, 10:37 PM	#2
SheepGuy It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,527	I just heard about this on the radio Gotta say that I'm proud that they used Canadian flags! In yer face APEC! __________________ If the Environment was a bank, they would have saved it by now.

2007-09-07, 12:09 AM	#3
Bluey A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia. Posts: 53	Yeah it was unbelievable, they got as close as they did, lol. Lucky they did not get shot. We watch there tv show each week, it is good value, and always get a laugh. These blokes are always taking the piss out of our politicians. But this time they might have went to far, lol, with them being charged and such. Lot of people in high places pissed off with them, and a few people in high places sticking up for them, saying it was in fun and in no way were they out to hurt anyone (Alexander Downer - Australian Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs). Have to follow the outcome of this one. B. __________________ Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down.

2007-09-07, 04:44 AM	#5
Mateusz Screw you, guys. I'm going home. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gliwice, Poland Posts: 996	LOL

2007-09-07, 07:57 AM	#6
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	I absolutely loved waking up to that story on CNN yesterday morning. Today there's an update on the page Karen posted at the start of the thread. Gotta love the 'no quitters' attitude of these guys: Three members of the Chaser team have been questioned by police after attempting to perform a fake motorcade in Sydney's CBD - one day after their colleagues were charged for entering into the restricted APEC zone in a fake Canadian motorcade. The trio (was) apparently attempting to replicate yesterday's satirical stunt - but this time using cardboard cut-outs of black cars instead of the real thing. -- (The success these guys had in getting so close to a target also helped me remember that one of the reasons that terrorist groups aren't more successful is that most of their leaders and members have absolutely no sense of humor.) __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2007-09-07, 01:00 AM	#4
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	These guys just made complete asses of the security folks. They will be set free but they're going to be harassed for a few months.

2007-09-07, 08:05 PM	#9
Ms Naughty old enough to be Grandma Scrotum Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,408	Turns out the guys didn't expect to get so far. Their joke was planned around being stopped by the first lot of police, so Chas could get out and do his Osama bit. When they weren't stopped they figured they'd just keep going. It was only when they voluntarily turned around - and Chas got out of the car - that the police twigged. Polls say 90% of Aussies think it's funny. I'm so pleased. __________________ Promote Bright Desire

2007-09-07, 08:32 PM	#10
jetpat Lord help me, I'm just not that bright Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saratoga, NY Posts: 109	Saw this on CNN today...laughed my ass off, especially when they showed some of the other stuff these guys have done. Friggin' priceless! __________________ Earn $5,000,000 just by clicking my sig!

2007-09-08, 05:54 AM	#11
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