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Brass Eye Episode 07 - Paedogeddon! (Special)

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What it is

The Brass Eye special 'Paedogeddon!' by Chris Morris, a black-comedy satire of British media moral panic that duped celebrities and politicians into endorsing nonsense. It is the final episode of the series.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN cites it as the classic satire of moral panics, especially when child-safety or illegal-image legislation is discussed.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “You may enjoy Chris Morris in this Brass Eye special”

    Chris Morris absurdist black comedy special.

    tripzilch, 2017-03 · Recommendation · in “Man jailed indefinitely for refusing to decrypt hard drives loses appeal”

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Topics: brass eye, chris morris, satire, moral panic, british comedy

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