The Chaser's War on Everything

[shredder]

Well I thought the stunt was quite funny, and I would agree that they probably didnt expect to get as far as they did. I also hope they get off, it was just a bit of a lark.

I also agree that some of the rest of the show was in bad taste, such as the Bindii thing.

Though I feel most for are all those police they passed who were also just doing the Ausie thing (of not giving a damn), and probably also thinking the security was a massive overkill, who are now going to be investigated. I am sure any checkpoint would have fallen for that stunt, but these officers are going to suffer for it.

They would have been far better booking out Hamilton Island for a week and having it (APEC) there. Very easy to keep secure. Why was there a need to have it in Sydney at all, and what a complete waste of money.

[DJVege]

Well, everyone's giving their 2c, so I may as well give mine.

What's worrying is that terrorists that watched the chasers are probably hitting themselves over the head saying, "What? It was that easy!!"

I agree the Chaser's could be charged with trespassing, but that is all I think they should be charged with. Trespassers don't usually get jail time. And I don't think police anger stems from "the possibility that they could have been shot". I think they were made to look foolish, so obviously will retaliate angrilly.

EDIT: Probably not trespassing as they were allowed in by the police...but that's for the courts to argue.

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

It was the highest rating show for the ABC for about a decade with 2.3m viewers! Outrated everything else on TV. That in itself is very impressive for a show on the ABC! I don't have a TV so did not see it but will do when the dvd comes out which i'm sure it will. From what I've seen of the Chaser in the past: when they are funny they are really funny.

[robin]

Then only thing that truly offended me during APEC was the image of the female press photographer being thrown full force on the ground by the police. Lucky her head didnt split open.
I have VERY strong views on the US president & our PM's adoration of him but I'll keep 'em private

[CoombellKid]

Originally Posted by robin

Then only thing that truly offended me during APEC was the image of the female press photographer being thrown full force on the ground by the police. Lucky her head didnt split open.
I have VERY strong views on the US president & our PM's adoration of him but I'll keep 'em private

I have to say I agree with every point you make

regards,CS

[robin]

Thanks CS

[glenc (Glen)]

I don't watch them, but I think the Chaser's crimes are small compared to the crimes committed by some of the world leaders.

[sailormoon]

yup they got off free, they not sure did a lot of views that night.

[Louwai (Bryan)]

Originally Posted by mickoking

Chasers...that is something I miss here in China.The APEC meeting was broadcast extensively here in China and it did seem like an overblown event, a long way removed from the image of laid back Australia. As norm said "I hope we Australians haven't lost our sense of humour".

When I lived in China the only Australian TV show I could get was Aerobics Oz Style. Funnily enough, all of my male Chinese friends (& some female) new it was on & watched it. And it wasn't on CCTV 9 (or 4, whichever the English one is. I forget) it was on a Chinese channel.

Oh, & the other topic in this thread. I'm not into the show or the pranks, but I think they did a good job of highlighting a flaw in the system. Everyone involved, including the police who watched them drive past, should accept it for what it was. Better it was these guys than a car loaded with explosives.

[Stevo69]

Originally Posted by Louwai

When I lived in China the only Australian TV show I could get was Aerobics Oz Style. Funnily enough, all of my male Chinese friends (& some female) new it was on & watched it. And it wasn't on CCTV 9 (or 4, whichever the English one is. I forget) it was on a Chinese channel.

Oh, & the other topic in this thread. I'm not into the show or the pranks, but I think they did a good job of highlighting a flaw in the system. Everyone involved, including the police who watched them drive past, should accept it for what it was. Better it was these guys than a car loaded with explosives.

I'd be happy watching Aerobics Oz Style!

Well, My two cents worth on Chaser, and I respect every comment before and after this:

1. I personally believe their was no danger in getting shot by snipers. I've worked with these sort of trained personnel - they are smarter than that. For people to comment "If this was China/Russia/USA etc etc, they'd have been shot!" Fundamental point - this is NOT China/Russia/USA etc etc.. this is Australia.

2. From the footage inside the motorcade last Wednesday, I was clear that they did not expect to get that far, and as was explained by Chas on radio earlier in the day, the Green and Red zones were not clearly defined and they only realised they had driven into the Red zone after the event. Then they tried to do a U-turn to get out and end the sketch.

3. I wonder how many people object to the "stunt" considered watching the extra footage on Wednesday night?

4. Enough has been said about what flaws it opened up in a multi-million dollar security operation.

5. After Chas alighted from the vehicle as Osama Bin Laden to join Julian, the security flanked and arrested Julian, leaving "Osama" trailing behind them, unescorted?

6. Footage and still photographs of "Osama" leaning against a barrier laughing with 3 security/police members together?

7. My personal objection to these sort of events which do little in the practical sense to solve many major issues in the world.

8. Any show which exposes to the TV masses the reality of Today/Tonight and ACA is worth every cent> Previously working for a major TV network, I used to cringe at the tactics of these shows (Frontline proved this). Chaser is the comedic version of Media Watch.

9. What an ABC line-up on Wednesdays !!!!: New Inventors, Spicks and Specks; Chasers; Summer Heights High; Margaret and David. All my interests all on one night!

10. nuff said, getting of the soapbox now

hoo roo,
Steve

[mickoking]

When I was in Yangshuo one of the bars had an Aussie satellite TV station and we could watch the AFL. Here in Xintian the only English channels I can get are CCTV9, The Asian News Channel and Aljazeera.
BTW some Chinese beer is very good but you have to search for it.