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06-23-2016, 05:01 AM
Politicians chased by kid playing ear-piercing recorder in ultimate prank
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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 **t testing e**ugh. 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.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/06/22/recorder-girl-election-australia/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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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 **t testing e**ugh. They did what any self-respecting comedy group should do: They came up with the ultimate politician-patience challenge.
SEE ALSO: Politician's moving speech: 'Marriage equality vote is a license for hate' (http://mashable.com/2016/06/21/wong-marriage-equality-speech/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/06/22/recorder-girl-election-australia/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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