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Politics is serious—until the pranksters show up!
#comedy
Politics is serious—until the pranksters show up!
Politicians getting pranked is always comedy gold. Picture a senator stepping up to a podium, only to find the mic replaced with a squeaky toy, or a mayor struggling to cut a "ribbon" that's actually a bungee cord. One governor once passionately agreed with a fake donor—only to realize it was a prankster with a voice changer. And who could forget the classic teleprompter swap, where a world leader unknowingly delivers a heartfelt speech about pineapple pizza? Politics may be serious, but every now and then, the universe ensures they don’t take themselves too seriously.
Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce banner joke
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
Liz Truss left the stage at an event to promote her own book after she was targeted by campaigners joking about the lettuce that outlasted her time in Downing Street.
The former prime minister was speaking in Suffolk on Tuesday in support of her memoir Ten Years to Save the West when the event was ambushed with a remote-controlled banner. Ms Truss, who lost her seat at the general election last month, was in office for just 49 days before a backlash to her mini-budget from the market and Tory MPs forced her resignation.Nigel Farage Pranked: Caller Blames Horse Kick for Brexit U-Turn
- Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Nigel Farage was pranked on live radio when a caller named Mark claimed he changed his pro-Remain stance after being "kicked in the head by a horse." During Farage’s LBC show, Mark initially praised him for his political work and explained that he had once strongly supported remaining in the EU. As Farage listened attentively, Mark dramatically revealed the supposed turning point in his views—his unexpected encounter with a horse’s kick. The humorous prank left Farage momentarily stunned, making for an amusing and unexpected moment on air.
Donald Trump Walks Out of Bizarre Interview with Ali G
- Thursday, 20 February 2003
In a now-iconic moment from Da Ali G Show in 2003, businessman Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who was in character as the satirical persona Ali G. During the segment, Ali G pitched an outlandish business idea: gloves designed specifically for eating ice cream without getting sticky. Trump, appearing visibly unimpressed, cut the interview short and walked out within moments. He later claimed to be the only person who immediately saw through the ruse. However, Baron Cohen has since suggested that Trump was initially fooled by the character before deciding to leave. The brief encounter has become a memorable highlight in the history of Baron Cohen’s comedic stunts.
