chasers war on everything

Hi every one just want to know what every one thinks about the chasers war on everything

i think its realy cool!!!!

I could go on forever about how much I love The Chaser... Why do you ask?

It's not satire. It's a few idiots doing poor lowest denominator jokes. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

Perhaps it is more reflective of the fact that there is very little of our own TV that 'challenges' the status quo. We don't have Michael Moores here; we have The Chaser. It probably says more about our 'right' to free speech than anything else. If their stunt at APEC occurred in the US, do we think there wouldn't have been thousands of lawyers lining up to take their case, plus civil liberties groups, etc? And the FBI restrainging themselves? No, here we get some lousy coverage on TV and a couple of people lauding about it. I don't agree with what they did; I think it was stupid. I do however look past what they did to what didn't happen. No one cried out for the right to free speech, no one got worried over the fact that we actually don't have this right, and no one worried about it getting taken away from us. Like I said, if it had happened in the US... it would have been a different thing altogether. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

I find The Chasers similar to Funniest Home Videos, 1/5 of their skits are funny, the rest are very painful to watch. However I agree with the gag they pulled at the APECs summit. I think they successfully proved that the hype around the security was in fact a joke. And more then that, they did it in a way that everyone took notice. This is the one out of five sketches that was amusing, prepare for another 4 unfunny and painful jokes to come. Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

I agree; I don't like their methods, and they aren't challenging the status quo. It's just a sad reminder that we, as a country, don't challenge things on a national level like we used to. We need more aggressive journalism, not more aggressive stuntmen. We need more in-depth coverage of news on commercial channels, not just 'Paris Hilton gets released from jail'. I've actually started watching the Newshour with Jim Lehrer (sp?) on SBS to get my news. Even though it's all American, I find I get more informed news and discussion than I would on any ABC current affairs/news show. Which is sad in itself. All I'm saying is that the show (The Chaser) is indicative of a larger problem of stifling our debate and discussion on the important topics of the day. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

Personally I find it a load of rubbish. I don't find it funny in the slightest. Just my two cents worth.

I just had family dinner where some of the conversation was the excitement of seeing The Chaser. Funnily enough, everyone was talking about wanting to see what happened at APEC. Nobody thinks about the freedom of speech; I guess it's just an artist thing. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

I cringe when I see what they do. This stunt was ridiculous to say the least. However, they received a viewing audience of 2.4 million on Wed night. The more bad publicity the media gave them the more viewers wanted to watch. They are doing something right for the ABC. great ratings and The Chasers now have international recognition. No publicity is bad publicity, they proved it. What a weird world we live in.

I'm waiting for the inevitable sale of the show to Channel 10, like everything else they seem to be selling off (Good News Week and Kath & Kim to name just two they've sold) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

I actually enjoy the Chasers. Whilst a lot is not 'highbrow' nor particularly edgy, the stuff that is a little more in the face is worth it. I also think that as far as honest commentary in Australian politics goes, these guys have been doing it better than most, and for quite a long time now. The APEC 'stunt' was a glaring example of the garbage we are expected to swallow being brought out into the spotlight. $300+ million, shut down a city, and a couple of guys with stunt passes and a couple of black cars were able to drive all the way in. In fact, if you watched the show on Wednesday (as I did) you would see that not only did they penetrate the deepest security level (red zone)- a) they honestly did not think they would get anywhere near that far... b) the only reason they didn't continue was because they themselves stopped, tried to turn around, and a guy dressed as Osama Bin Laden got out of the car. This was the FIRST point that any one of the dozens of police in the area paid any attention. As the exec producer said- thank god we weren't Al Qaeda. I think sure, a lot of their stuff is very undergrad humour (I like undergrad humour!), but to blanket the important satirical stuff they do actually do is in my opinion as irresponsible as the very same people who phone the morning talkback and say "jail the lot of them- gays, aboriginals, lefty protesters etc." I agree the more distressing point is that as far as Australia goes, this is about as close to satire and truly independent commentary as we are seeing these days... Did anyone notice the section where they asked for the Chinese embassy to pay in advance for the bullet that was going to be used for an assassination attempt on the Chinese premier? Does anyone not agree that this was an interesting and impactful way of attacking the issue that China murders more of its own citizens than every other nation on earth combined (and bill the family of the executed for the bullet used) This, in my opinion, is the ballsiest stuff out there. Like their methods or not. Nev It's the simple things stupid...

Often the best comedy will be brilliant one second and painful the next. The Chaser is no diffferent. The APEC motorcade stunt was very funny, as it showed what a sham the security was. Forget about stealing rocket launchers all you need are a couple of big hire cars and a couple of goons in cheap suits. The China bullet stunt was of marginal taste. But it did draw attention to the fact that we are cozying up to a country that has no freedom of press, no freedom of religion, and no freedom of artistic expression to the point of imprisoning and executing artists, writers and actors.

Often the best comedy will be brilliant one second and painful the next. The Chaser is no diffferent. The APEC motorcade stunt was very funny, as it showed what a sham the security was. Forget about stealing rocket launchers all you need are a couple of big hire cars and a couple of goons in cheap suits. The China bullet stunt was of marginal taste. But it did draw attention to the fact that we are cozying up to a country that has no freedom of press, no freedom of religion, and no freedom of artistic expression to the point of imprisoning and executing artists, writers and actors.

Couldn't have said it better myself. In other words, 'I am glad you took the time to say what I was too lazy to'. By the way, The Chaser boys call themselves a comedy show. They take the piss. They acknowledge that not a great proportion of their show involves political satire, nor do they ever claim to be influential in changing Australian politics/attitudes/society/whatever. If anything, I'm most greatful that they DO step over the line (even in the most idiotic ways). They need to shake it up now and then. People need to relax their attitudes a bit. All with a grain of salt. More laughter. Less carrot-up-the-arse behaviour.

Great Point DTM. It amazes me how many people judge Comedy on how much it makes them laugh. Good comedy can make you laugh, cringe but also unmask the Propaganda. Comedy has been doing this for eons. Flick back through your old texts and see how contemptious issues were presented to the people. Jasper

Great Point DTM. It amazes me how many people judge Comedy on how much it makes them laugh. Good comedy can make you laugh, cringe but can also unmask the Propaganda, challenge the Régime and make one think. Comedy has been doing this for eons. Flick back through your old texts and see how contemptuous issues were presented to the people. Well done to the Chaser team. Jasper

I enjoy the Chasers for the majority of times- I find I laugh a lot, but sometimes I do find pranks go too far. I always find it good to have a good laugh at the Current Affair programs...which are a joke without the Chaser pointing it out anyway. In regards to the APEC/CHINA episode I loved the APEC joke...for the reasons that they got past security, and even when they were caught it was still a farce (however I was expecting something funnier, and did find hearing about the prank funnier than seeing it). The China prank I found awkward and painfull to watch. However I always get excited when they do "If life were a musical"...if they ever came in my shop and started singing I'd be in heaven! ...mine are loose, mine are tight! Love them! ____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: A nice break before jumping into my next project.

I don't watch the Chasers (i was never interested in it in) but with their stunt with APEC... that caught my attention... it did reflected my thoughts on the multi million security barrier that must of driven Sydney people nuts... it was great that i watched my thoughts "come alive"... And the debate about comedy... comedy (how i see it) is more of a personal taste rather a general group...personally comedy IS like taking a piss at everyone and yourself...but look deeper then you find that there is some things that should be challenged in our society but in a light hearted manner rather start a full blown "war on everything"... besides we need more laughter weather it is from something stupid or something more higher up...i know that more laughter is always welcomed in my life!!!...lol Tam Biet (a temporary goodbye) Sally Trang Ta

Wow. Just saw this. For a site that's supposedly filled with creatives and about freedom of expression I am amazed at how uptight, conservative and prudish half of the posters here are. Labrug, for a young guy you consistently have the air of an old hand-wringing woman who is shaking her withered head at "youth today", writing complaint letters to the community newspaper, and being deeply suspicious of things. I think it's safe to say that no, you don't have a sense of humour, so do feel free to revel in your smug, elitist satisfaction. It amazes me because independent theatre in Perth is often fresh, challenging and risk-taking and yet community theatre in Perth seems to be about dredging out stale old repotoire pieces that your grandmother would find inoffensive. Loosen up, enjoy yourselves, live a little. I used to enjoy this site before it became a crochet circle.

Wow. Just missed the point of the whole debate. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/