The GAYPEC Comedy Festival
September 6th 2007 14:45
Someone should have informed Melbourne that the key to comedy success is not to host the International Comedy Festival but rather to host APEC.
This week has been a barrel of laughs, both in the virtual world and the non-virtual world. Stunts by the Chaser team, (personal heroes of mine so make some room for extreme bias here) showed the folly of attempting to guard Satan with mere mortal human beings, proving that the millions spent to ensure the safety of one ‘man’ was pretty much as productive as waging a war on an emotion (ie. terror).
But the fun doesn’t stop here.
An honorary mention goes out to Chris Taylor, also from the Chaser, who was seen impersonating a police officer and attempting to mount a 'fake horse' (consisting of two men in costume) at one of the peaceful protests during the week. Smooth. Verrrry smooth.
Now let's not forget our bilingual Opposition leader who proves that speaking in a language your opponent does not understand is one sure fire way to make a monkey out of them. Although in the case of John Howard, making a monkey out of him is very much in line with standard protocol and is rather easy to do.
Kevin Rudd gave John Howard a run for his money by addressing the Chinese ambassadors in Mandarin. My advice to Kevin: next time try German. I hear it works wonders.
For those of you fortunate enough to glimpse the brief moment of footage showing Howard during this display, you will notice that he was looking mighty flushed. Embarassment may be the cause, or regret that he didn't pick up a copy of 'Mandarin for Beginners' on his way in. But perhaps the most plausible explanation was that he was simply caught day dreaming about seeing his lover from a distance once again and wondering when he will be finished bike riding and going to museums so they can have playtime later.
This little section:
Police were also called to investigate a suspicious package in the ladies toilets of a Darling Harbour shopping complex this afternoon.
Having cordoned off the area, authorities discovered the package was a woman's handbag left behind accidentally, and the hairspray and make-up were safely returned to its owner.
..simply reinforced the absurdity that has gripped the nation and reminded me of the five hours spent waiting at a London airport for the ‘increased level of security’ which only consisted of us having to take off our shoes before crossing security check points. Yes. Very productive.
And finally la piece de resistance, we come full circle and bring it back to the Chaser boys who in performing their stunt, chose to represent the following country in their fake motorcade.
God Bless Australian Comedy.
This week has been a barrel of laughs, both in the virtual world and the non-virtual world. Stunts by the Chaser team, (personal heroes of mine so make some room for extreme bias here) showed the folly of attempting to guard Satan with mere mortal human beings, proving that the millions spent to ensure the safety of one ‘man’ was pretty much as productive as waging a war on an emotion (ie. terror).
But the fun doesn’t stop here.
An honorary mention goes out to Chris Taylor, also from the Chaser, who was seen impersonating a police officer and attempting to mount a 'fake horse' (consisting of two men in costume) at one of the peaceful protests during the week. Smooth. Verrrry smooth.
Now let's not forget our bilingual Opposition leader who proves that speaking in a language your opponent does not understand is one sure fire way to make a monkey out of them. Although in the case of John Howard, making a monkey out of him is very much in line with standard protocol and is rather easy to do.
Kevin Rudd gave John Howard a run for his money by addressing the Chinese ambassadors in Mandarin. My advice to Kevin: next time try German. I hear it works wonders.
For those of you fortunate enough to glimpse the brief moment of footage showing Howard during this display, you will notice that he was looking mighty flushed. Embarassment may be the cause, or regret that he didn't pick up a copy of 'Mandarin for Beginners' on his way in. But perhaps the most plausible explanation was that he was simply caught day dreaming about seeing his lover from a distance once again and wondering when he will be finished bike riding and going to museums so they can have playtime later.
This little section:
Police were also called to investigate a suspicious package in the ladies toilets of a Darling Harbour shopping complex this afternoon.
Having cordoned off the area, authorities discovered the package was a woman's handbag left behind accidentally, and the hairspray and make-up were safely returned to its owner.
..simply reinforced the absurdity that has gripped the nation and reminded me of the five hours spent waiting at a London airport for the ‘increased level of security’ which only consisted of us having to take off our shoes before crossing security check points. Yes. Very productive.
And finally la piece de resistance, we come full circle and bring it back to the Chaser boys who in performing their stunt, chose to represent the following country in their fake motorcade.
God Bless Australian Comedy.
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
I was thinking along the same lines when I watched The Chaser yesterday, and then to see they were arrested... I hope they make a bloody good show out of it. I would hate to see them censored in any way. I love what they do! Their bravado is incredible sometimes.
Michaelie
Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
I have a love love hate relationship with the chasers, well more love than hate.
They make me laugh 90% of the time.
Loved last week when they tried to drive a tank into a detention centre.
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
I think the timing of the arrest was impeccable (the day after one of their highest ratings ever!)
Even my grandmother, who is normally wary of any jokes and who thinks Bush is a nice man, was laughing her head off when she saw it on the news.
I bet even Anna Coren is laughing on the inside.
and yes if they censor it, there will be an uproar.
My personal favourite is the photo where they look like school boys caught red handed and the police officers appear to be laughing.
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
I thought the tank was hilarious!
and at first when I read about this stunt, I read 'tank' instead of 'motorcade' (because they're so similar and all) and couldn't work out how they got away with it.
They're like slippery invisible ninjas and they just fooled the entire system!!
I know what you mean about love hate though. I actually found the older episodes more funny, from a political angle. Now I think they've really taken the 'war on everything' clause to heart as they take the piss out of anything and everything. Stilll love them though.
Comment by Norm
Consumption Malfunction
Equal and Opposite
Arses and Elbows
Footy Power
Keep your eyes peeled for Mandarines for Beginners.
Who says Politics has to be boring.
Not the way you write it.
Norm
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
naw, shucks! Coming from you that is one hell of a compliment.
Sheree
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Brilliant work. I'm a fan of the chaser boys and give them a standing ovation for showing how useless all this increased security really is!!
Kylie