The Chaser facts for kids
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The full Chaser team (from left to right), Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight, Charles Firth, Craig Reucassel, Chas Licciardello, Chris Taylor, and Andrew Hansen appearing on the War on Everything studio together.
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| Medium | Print, online, radio, television, stage & Christmas crackers |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Genres | Satire |
| Subject(s) | Politics |
| Notable works and roles | The Chaser (1999–2005) The Election Chaser (2001) The Chaser Decides (2004 & 2007), CNNNN (2002–2003) Cirque du Chaser (2005) The Chaser's War on Everything (2006–2007, 2009) The Chaser's Age of Terror Variety Hour (2008) Yes We Canberra (2010) The Hamster Wheel (2011–2012) The Hamster Decides (2013) The Chaser's Media Circus (2014–2015) The Chaser's Election Desk (2016) |
| Members | Charles Firth Andrew Hansen Dominic Knight Chas Licciardello Julian Morrow Craig Reucassel Chris Taylor |
The Chaser is a group of Australian comedians. They are famous for their funny TV shows and a newspaper that makes fun of the news. This type of comedy is called satire. It means they use humor to show what they think is silly or wrong about society, especially politics.
The group got their name from their newspaper, The Chaser. This newspaper was known for being a bit cheeky and different. The Chaser group has a motto: "Striving for Mediocrity in a World of Excellence." This is a joke, of course!
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What is The Chaser Group?
The Chaser is a comedy team from Australia. They started making people laugh in 1999. They use many ways to share their comedy, including newspapers, online videos, radio, TV shows, and live stage performances.
Who are The Chaser Members?
The main members of The Chaser group are:
- Charles Firth
- Andrew Hansen
- Dominic Knight
- Chas Licciardello
- Julian Morrow
- Craig Reucassel
- Chris Taylor
These comedians work together to create their satirical content. They often play different characters or act out funny situations.
The Chaser's Famous TV Shows
The Chaser group is best known for their TV shows. These shows often made fun of politicians and current events. They used humor to make people think about important topics.
The Chaser's War on Everything
One of their most popular shows was The Chaser's War on Everything. It aired from 2006 to 2009. The show featured funny skits, pranks, and fake news reports. They often made fun of politicians and big companies.
Memorable Moments from the Show
The show had many famous moments. For example, they once tried to get into the APEC summit. This was a big meeting of world leaders. They dressed up in funny costumes and pretended to be part of the event. This prank showed how easy it could be to get close to important people.
Other Chaser TV Series
The Chaser group has created many other TV shows. These include:
- CNNNN (2002–2003): A fake news show that made fun of real news channels.
- The Hamster Wheel (2011–2012): This show looked at how the media reports the news.
- The Chaser's Media Circus (2014–2015): Another show that joked about the media and how it works.
The Chaser's Start: The Newspaper
Before TV, The Chaser started as a newspaper. It was also called The Chaser. This newspaper was published from 1999 to 2005. It was full of satirical articles and fake news stories.
What was The Chaser Newspaper Like?
The newspaper was known for its bold and funny content. It often printed fake headlines and made-up interviews. The goal was to make readers laugh and think about the news differently. It was a unique way to do comedy in print.
The Chaser and Elections
The Chaser group often focuses their comedy on politics and elections. They have made special shows during election times. These shows help people understand politics in a funny way.
Election Comedy Shows
Some of their election-themed shows include:
- The Election Chaser (2001)
- The Chaser Decides (2004 & 2007)
- Yes We Canberra (2010)
- The Hamster Decides (2013)
- The Chaser's Election Desk (2016)
These shows would often feature interviews with politicians. They would also do funny stunts related to the election campaigns. Their goal was to make politics more interesting and understandable for everyone.
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The full Chaser team (from left to right), Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight, Charles Firth, Craig Reucassel, Chas Licciardello, Chris Taylor, and Andrew Hansen.
