Politicians chased by kid playing ear-piercing recorder in ultimate prank
The election campaign is a tough time for politicians. Babies are shoved in their faces, teenagers demand selfies and grandmas want a kiss on the cheek. It is a test of endurance and only the fittest survive.
The Chaser, a hilarious comedy group in Australia, decided the lead up to the July 2 election was not testing enough. They did what any self-respecting comedy group should do: They came up with the ultimate politician-patience challenge.
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The rules: Present a child playing a recorder and see the length of time a politician can stand the heat. It is an endearing look at how long a politician can keep up appearances when faced with horrific music from the mouth of a babe.
Ever-polite Labor candidate Lyndal Howison just didn't have the heart to say "SHUT THE HELL UP, CHILD," while The Greens leader Richard Di Natale did an impressive "clap-her-off" move.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott was not putting up with the child's rubbish, shutting her down with a "congratulations" at the 32-second mark. Harsh. In contrast, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten tried a few awkward tactics before failing miserably at ridding himself of recorder girl.
We always wondered when those school recorder lessons would come in handy.
