Conceptualists
30-07-2004, 14:29
Some of you may remeber me starting a thread on the new Government booklets we are to be given to help protect us.
It seems that someone decided to spoof it (not entirely surprising). The funny thing about the spoof is that the person involved was advised to take it down.
Although I wouldn't say that this is a comic gem, it does have some funny parts. My favorites being.
Zombie attack
The assailants can be stopped by removing the head or destroying the brain. Suitable tools you may find in your shed include shovels, cricket bats, and similar items.
Not really original, but a nice tribute to a hilarious film.
and
Helping to prevent a terrorist attack
Terrorists need ...
A place to live: Are you suspicious about any tenants or guests? REPORT THEM, CITIZEN!
To plan: Have you seen anyone pay an unusual amount of attention to security measures at any location? REPORT THEM, CITIZEN!
Money: Individuals may set up bogus bank accounts, copy credit cards, return goods for large cash refunds. Or you never know, that tramp who's always asking for spare change could be a terrorist.
Equipment: If you are a retailer, do you have any cause to be suspicious about anything being bought? And if so, WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT, CITIZEN? SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS!
The thing is, the actuall government booklet basically said this:
Terrorists need...
A place to live: Are you suspicious about any tenants or guests?
To plan: Have you seen anyone pay an unusual amount of attention to security measures at any location?
Money: Individuals may set up bogus bank accounts, copy credit cards, return goods for large cash refunds.
Equipment: If you are a retailer, do you have any cause to be suspicious about anything being bought?
Not a million miles away.
Another nice one is:
Emergency contact details
999, dumbass. I mean, seriously, do you really need a whole web page to tell you to dial 999?
You can find the real guide here (http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/) and the spoof one here (http://www.preparingforemergencies.co.uk/)
And a link to the news article about having to take it down here (http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/news/story/0,,1271002,00.html)
It seems that someone decided to spoof it (not entirely surprising). The funny thing about the spoof is that the person involved was advised to take it down.
Although I wouldn't say that this is a comic gem, it does have some funny parts. My favorites being.
Zombie attack
The assailants can be stopped by removing the head or destroying the brain. Suitable tools you may find in your shed include shovels, cricket bats, and similar items.
Not really original, but a nice tribute to a hilarious film.
and
Helping to prevent a terrorist attack
Terrorists need ...
A place to live: Are you suspicious about any tenants or guests? REPORT THEM, CITIZEN!
To plan: Have you seen anyone pay an unusual amount of attention to security measures at any location? REPORT THEM, CITIZEN!
Money: Individuals may set up bogus bank accounts, copy credit cards, return goods for large cash refunds. Or you never know, that tramp who's always asking for spare change could be a terrorist.
Equipment: If you are a retailer, do you have any cause to be suspicious about anything being bought? And if so, WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT, CITIZEN? SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS!
The thing is, the actuall government booklet basically said this:
Terrorists need...
A place to live: Are you suspicious about any tenants or guests?
To plan: Have you seen anyone pay an unusual amount of attention to security measures at any location?
Money: Individuals may set up bogus bank accounts, copy credit cards, return goods for large cash refunds.
Equipment: If you are a retailer, do you have any cause to be suspicious about anything being bought?
Not a million miles away.
Another nice one is:
Emergency contact details
999, dumbass. I mean, seriously, do you really need a whole web page to tell you to dial 999?
You can find the real guide here (http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/) and the spoof one here (http://www.preparingforemergencies.co.uk/)
And a link to the news article about having to take it down here (http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/news/story/0,,1271002,00.html)