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On episode 301 Lottie and Nick do a deep dive into a prank gone wrong from The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers in collaboration with Clementine Ford, Antoinette Lattouf and Yumi Stynes. We discuss the politics of pranking and comedy, focusing on intention versus impact and call in versus call out culture. We also reflect on some of the prank-like things we’ve done on this podcast and similarities with the Jokers/feminist panel prank.
Links:
- Antoinette Lattouf explains the prank on her podcast: A Prank. 3 Feminists. Outrage. The Politics of Apologies.
- Article on Lattouf’s explanation on Pedestrian TV.
- Naomi Gall’s article on The AU Review: I had a front row seat to the feminist event turned prank Love Unboxed, and yes, it was a shit-show.
- Heath Parkes-Hupton’s article on News.com.au: Journalist ‘mortified’ by reaction to Inspired Unemployed prank at feminist event.
- Karl Quinn’s article on The Sydney Morning Herald: Three feminists and a comedian hosted an event. It went horribly wrong.
- Life Uncut podcast analysis of the prank: Living In a Glass House of Accountability, a Feminist Talk and the Inspired Unemployed.
- Article on the Guardian: Ricky Gervais skit shown in hearing for men accused of Nazi salute outside Sydney Jewish Museum.
- Nick and Lottie have done a bunch of Freedom of Species shows recently – here is one featuring Katie as well: Is Veganism A Cult?
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Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR.
Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio.


