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Flaming Underwear and a Chair Leg | Dublin News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
In 1956, Sydney students pulled off a legendary Olympic torch prank—using a chair leg, plum pudding can, and kerosene-soaked underwear to fake the relay. Chaos erupted when the flame flew, the torch dropped, and a brave student stepped in to save the day. The stunt earned them cheers, a tossed torch (by a mom), and later, successful careers—including a dentist and a vet. Decades later, it remains the wildest, most absurd Olympic prank ever, so wild that even 2000’s security couldn’t match its audacity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/677117ef3b0f54c2