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Palin gets pranked

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor November 1, 2008 07:03 PM

The dangers of being a political celebrity: Sarah Palin found time today to get pranked by a well-known Canadian comedy duo.

Here's the Associated Press report on the episode:

MONTREAL -- Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.

"Maybe in eight years," replies a laughing Palin.

The Republican vice presidential nominee discusses politics, the perils of hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney, and Sarkozy's "beautiful wife," in a recording of the call released Saturday and set to air Monday on a Quebec radio station.

Palin campaign spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt confirmed she had received the prank call.

"Governor Palin was mildly amused to learn that she had joined the ranks of heads of state, including President Sarkozy and other celebrities, in being targeted by these pranksters. C'est la vie," she said.

The call was made by a well-known Montreal comedy duo Marc-Antoine Audette and Sebastien Trudel. Known as the Masked Avengers, the two are notorious for prank calls to celebrities and heads of state.

Audette posing as Sarkozy speaks in an exaggerated French accent and drops ample hints that the conversation is a joke. But Palin seemingly does not pick up on them.

He tells Palin one of his favorite pastimes is hunting, also a passion of the 44-year-old Alaska governor.

"I just love killing those animals. Mmm, mmm, take away life, that is so fun," the fake Sarkozy says.

He proposes they go hunting together by helicopter, something he says he has never done.

"Well, I think we could have a lot of fun together while we're getting work done," Palin counters. "We can kill two birds with one stone that way."

The comedian then jokes that they shouldn't bring Cheney along on the hunt, referring to the 2006 incident in which the vice-president shot and injured a friend while hunting quail.

"I'll be a careful shot," responds Palin.

Playing off Palin's much-mocked comment in an early television interview that she had insights into foreign policy because "you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska," the caller tells her: "You know we have a lot in common also, because except from my house I can see Belgium."

She replies: Well, see, we're right next door to different countries that we all need to be working with, yes.

Palin praises Sarkozy throughout the call and also mentions his wife Carla Bruni, a model-turned-songwriter.

"You know, I look forward to working with you and getting to meet you personally and your beautiful wife," Palin says. "Oh my goodness, you've added a lot of energy to your country with that beautiful family of yours."

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This is the final straw...even a dummy can see Palin is not ready for the VP position. She is naive and definitly up for the job...

Posted by Ricky November 1, 08 09:01 PM
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McCain got pranked by whoever told him to put airhead on his ticket.

Posted by Palin the Tard November 1, 08 09:25 PM
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It's amazing the the VP candidate for the republicans doesn't know the name of the Prime Minister of the country that is the US's biggest trading partner, Canada?

There's only 2 countries that border the US and she doesn't know the name of the Prime Minister of one of them?

Alaska is next door to Canada, so how hard can it be to not know the name of the Canadian Prime Minister? After all, she can probably see Canada from her front door too:)

Mrs energy expert doesn't even know the name of the prime minister of the country that is the biggest supplier of energy to the US?

Let alone her not knowing the name of the Premier of Quebec, the 2nd largest Canadian province. Or that there is no Prime Minister of Quebec, or any Canadian province they're all called Premiers.

It would be like a Canadian politician thinking there is a president of the state of Florida.

All politicians get pranked, no big shame in that. The big shame is that she's so clueless about the country next door to her. And she's want's to be one heart attack away from the presidency.

Posted by pete November 1, 08 10:34 PM
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I hope this wakes up a lot of people. Palin is not VP material nor presidential in anyway shape or form. A vote for McCain will put this woman a heart beat away from running the country. That is why so many top Republicans are saying their voting for Obama. It didnt take long for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to question her ability., to bad he didnt check her out before he stumped for ticket. Its time we vote for someone who is intelligent. It would be nice to have someone in the White House with a high IQ. United we state-everyone get out and VOTE ! Vote who would unite the country in times of trouble not divide it.

Posted by Rose November 1, 08 11:17 PM
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This was not a PRANK, it was FRAUD, it was MISREPRESNETATION, it was out and out LYING. I'm sure this jerk's kids look up to him as a great role model. I hope Todd Palin gets a chance some day to meet this clown and bodyslam him, then say, You just tripped, you clumsy ox !

Posted by JohnnyG November 1, 08 11:56 PM
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Palin as President in 8 years is a possibility. She has potential. 8 years later, she would have been Governor for at least 4 or may be eight years. Obama as President next year is a scary scenario. With his lack of experience and knowledge of Washington, he would likely become Pelosi's puppet or an isolated paranoid like Nixon.

Posted by mk November 2, 08 03:43 PM
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Is she going to have the greatest years ever as Gov? She can't keep asking for the pork AK lived on since she ran against it. Her pal Ted Stevens is busted. She threw away all credibility with Dems, Inds and some Repubs. She got nailed for abusing power. Bad times for Sarah. Her career is over.

Posted by mk is dumb November 2, 08 05:57 PM
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This is no surprise; AP reported two weeks ago that Gov. Palin spoke with representatives from TransCanada before they were "awarded" the contract for the pipeline in Alaska. She spoke with them "over" the phone as well against policy. She is the one who seems to speak with "others" WITHOUT pre-conditions when it seems to benefit her agenda. Good looks only get you so far and then the people want to see beneath the surface. So far not much there when it's off script. Humor is a ridiculous way of exposing the truth!!!

Posted by Gee Mo Neez November 3, 08 10:58 AM
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Good looks can take ya where your brain can't keep ya. You betcha!

Posted by Pam November 3, 08 03:07 PM
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