Pranks and the Law

Halla Basin

I'm sure some of you may have heard of the French legend, Remi Gaillard. If not, here's a sampling of his work: Rocky

Yes. I've decided that I want to be everything that he is and surpass him in every way. But I've been wondering about the consequences. Is the law different in Ireland?

Here's a few of the ideas we've come up with so far...
1. Run into the library and shout and scream (Just in time to catch the Leaving Certers).
2. Stick a load of newspaper up in front of the door of the library.
3. Play Metal Gear Solid in Tesco / Library.
4. Sneak into quiet places in a box (like in MGS) and then pop out and scream.
5. Walk down Main Street with a hatchet covered in blood and repeat "What have I done...? Oh my god..." in a daze.
6. Dress up as a muslim and draw diagrams of the CCTV line of sight in front of the church.
7. Walk through McDonald's in a robe, chanting "Pie Jesu domine".

And I'm wondering about the legality of this kind of stuff. Particularly 5 and 6. Are there any law experts out there on boards.ie?

gino85

Halla Basin wrote: »

I'm sure some of you may have heard of the French legend, Remi Gaillard. If not, here's a sampling of his work: Rocky

Yes. I've decided that I want to be everything that he is and surpass him in every way. But I've been wondering about the consequences. Is the law different in Ireland?

Here's a few of the ideas we've come up with so far...
1. Run into the library and shout and scream (Just in time to catch the Leaving Certers).
2. Stick a load of newspaper up in front of the door of the library.
3. Play Metal Gear Solid in Tesco / Library.
4. Sneak into quiet places in a box (like in MGS) and then pop out and scream.
5. Walk down Main Street with a hatchet covered in blood and repeat "What have I done...? Oh my god..." in a daze.
6. Dress up as a muslim and draw diagrams of the CCTV line of sight in front of the church.
7. Walk through McDonald's in a robe, chanting "Pie Jesu domine".

And I'm wondering about the legality of this kind of stuff. Particularly 5 and 6. Are there any law experts out there on boards.ie?

2 you could probably get in trouble for blocking an exit, you know fire safety and the such
3 you would probably just get kicked out by security
4 that would probably funny if you could get inside in the box without being noticed
5 you would probably get a personal tour and possably a free stay in a cell for a couple days
6 dont know how one would dress up as a muslim

passive

I think the main problem is that, legally speaking, you'd be a complete ****ing dickhead.

Halla Basin

gino85 wrote: »

2 you could probably get in trouble for blocking an exit, you know fire safety and the such
3 you would probably just get kicked out by security
4 that would probably funny if you could get inside in the box without being noticed
5 you would probably get a personal tour and possably a free stay in a cell for a couple days
6 dont know how one would dress up as a muslim

Thanks. Bear in mind that I'll be running out of there as fast as I can once I've pulled it off, so the newspaper thing just might work. And everyone knows all muslims dress in dirty robes.

As for you, Passive, d'you mean I'd be an idiot or an absolute asshole? Because in both cases, that's pretty much what I'm going for.

Those are some of the worst pranks I have ever come across. Do you self a favour and don't bother even attempting them.

Queen-Mise

You would want to raise the level a bit before you would match Rocky, some of them are very funny - I liked the running on the shopping belt & pouring the McD's drink on himself.

Think about it a bit more - I think you will have to be willing to get a few cautions for it. And maybe not be looking for a job ever needing police clearance :D

Halla Basin

Queen-Mise wrote: »

You would want to raise the level a bit before you would match Rocky, some of them are very funny - I liked the running on the shopping belt & pouring the McD's drink on himself.

Think about it a bit more - I think you will have to be willing to get a few cautions for it. And maybe not be looking for a job ever needing police clearance :D

Oh yeah, these pranks are just the first ones I came up with. Although I think the box one could well yield some nice results. "Pranks" probably isn't the best word for it, though. More like a street performance.

And I'm not really prepared for cautions. I'll just go for the ones that can't be construed as an illegal act.

Deleted User wrote:

Those are some of the worst pranks I have ever come across. Do you self a favour and don't bother even attempting them.

Please, let's keep it civil and constructive.

Grudaire

Halla Basin wrote: »

And everyone knows all muslims dress in dirty robes.

:eek::eek::eek::eek: Hmmm mature

In this day and age you can get a caution for almost anything - so you'll have to be willing to accept that risk. Also there is a big risk of you getting chased by angry people (As Remi Gaillard is in half his videos).

Rabies

Halla Basin wrote: »

Thanks. Bear in mind that I'll be running out of there as fast as I can once I've pulled it off, so the newspaper thing just might work. And everyone knows all muslims dress in dirty robes.

As for you, Passive, d'you mean I'd be an idiot or an absolute asshole? Because in both cases, that's pretty much what I'm going for.

Don't pigeon hole people.

Halla Basin

Halla Basin wrote: »

And everyone knows all muslims dress in dirty robes.

Halla Basin wrote: »

Please, let's keep it civil and constructive.

Perhaps you should have considered that before generalising an entire section of society.

Bonavox

Well, most seem immature and stupid, but I believe number 5 has potential.

Forget Main Steet, take a trip down Grafton Street :cool:

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

passive wrote: »

I think the main problem is that, legally speaking, you'd be a complete ****ing dickhead.

You came to the humor forum to display the fact that you have no sense of humour...? Curious...

OP - you may get an arrest and a few warnings, but unless you actually damage something, you probably won't make it to court.

passive

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

You came to the humor forum to display the fact that you have no sense of humour...? Curious...

OP - you may get an arrest and a few warnings, but unless you actually damage something, you probably won't make it to court.

I came to the humour forum to read jokes and maybe look at the odd funny video, have a nice 'oul chuckle, not look at the suggestions of some Jackass loving dip**** who seeks to piss off and irritate everybody about him. Maybe 2 things on that list are actually funny, and the ones that actual fall under his legal questions are out and out ****head pranks.