The Null Device

Ah, the Olympics, that shining beacon of hope in which the whole world unites under the banners of Nike and Coca-Cola in the name of conspicuous consumption. Some have speculated that, with the estimated number of gold medals Australia will receive, the Australian people will have spent $48 billion for each medal. As you can imagine, there are a goodly number of people pissed off at the whole deal. Which may or may not be what prompted a Melbourne man to follow the fine Australian larrikin tradition and grab the torch from the runner carrying it and make off with it. Unfortunately, he was caught three or so seconds later, and will probably be charged.

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