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News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Flogs': Real estate agents slammed in viral clip
A parody video about real estate agents created by The Inspired Unemployed has had the entire eastern suburbs of Sydney in stitches this week. Comedic duo Matt Ford and Jack Steele had their fans laughing after sharing the funny clip on Instagram on Tuesday. In the video, the two Aussies mock real estate agents walking through a luxury property, with the text on screen reading: 'If real estate agents were honest'. Steele opens the door and immediately declares his love for 'doing bags'. 'I lie for a living,' Ford says with a smug look. They also boasted about how they 'cheat on their wives,' and tell clients 'anything they want to hear'. 'I'm a sleaze,' Ford says proudly, later calling himself a 'flog'. The clip also references the common stereotype of real estate agents leasing luxury cars to impress clients. The playful duo captioned the humorous clip with 'Honesty is the best policy'. It didn't take long for the video to go viral, already racking up six million views. 'Surely best video of the year award,' one follower declared, while another added: 'So accurate it's not funny'. 'This is so good,' someone else wrote, with another pointing out that they forgot, 'I'm afraid of socks'. 'Just died at the accuracy,' another replied. Luke Saville, a Melbourne-based real estate agent, chimed in and jokingly responded: 'On behalf of the real estate industry, I can confirm this is 100 per cent accurate and we will not be taking questions at this time'. Last year, The Inspired Unemployed were hit with controversy after a prank for their TV Show, 'The Impractical Jokers', went terribly wrong at a feminist talk in Sydney. A big crowd of mostly women had turned up to the free event, which had a panel featuring Clementine Ford and other feminist writers Antoinette Lattouf and Yumi Stynes. But the audience, expecting a serious chat about marriage and sex, was left feeling uneasy after Steele made an appearance as a 'special guest'. Steele then made a series of cringe-worthy comments that riled up the crowd. He was heard saying 'chicks dig consent' and 'I'm a big fan of girl writers'. It's claimed the comedian was being fed his controversial comments through an earpiece as part of the act.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ray White employees relentlessly mocked after parody video about 'flog' real estate agents goes viral in Sydney's eastern suburbs
A parody video about real estate agents made by The Inspired Unemployed got all of Sydney 's eastern suburbs talking this week. Matt Ford and Jack Steele had their fans in stitches after they posted the comedic clip to Instagram on Tuesday. In the video, the two comedians imitated agents walking through several luxury properties while professing their love for 'doing bags'. They also bragged how they 'lie for a living', 'cheat on their wives' and tell their clients 'anything they want to hear.' They also referenced the cliché of real estate agents leasing luxury cars to make them appear flashier to their clients. The cheeky duo tagged the funny clip with 'Honesty is the best policy.' It didn't take long for followers to take to the comments section to tag their friends, many of whom work as real estate agents at Ray White. 'Surely best video of the year award,' one follower said, while another added: 'So accurate it's not funny.' Ray White has endured several controversies over the years, with several staff members across the country having run-ins with the law. It is not, however, suggested that the video is targeted at Ray White or any of its staff. Last year, The Inspired Unemployed was shrouded in controversy after a prank by the comedy group went disastrously wrong at a feminist talk in Sydney. A large group of mostly women had attended the free event, which featured a panel including Clementine Ford, and fellow feminist writers Antoinette Lattouf and Yumi Stynes. But the unsuspecting audience, who were set to hear a serious chat on marriage and sex, became upset after comedian Jack turned up as a 'special guest'. Known as one half of The Inspired Unemployed with Matt, Steele made a series of off-colour remarks which angered the audience. At one point, he was heard to say 'chicks dig consent' and 'I really like girl writers'. Introduced as a special guest offering his 'perspective' as a young male on the panel topics, Steele's remarks reportedly left some of the audience in tears. According to Yahoo Lifestyle, Steele's antics were being filmed as part of The Inspired Unemployed's TV show, (Impractical) Jokers. The funnyman was reportedly being 'fed' his provocative comments via an earpiece as part of the new. The report claims many audience members left the event before it was scheduled to finish.
Daily Telegraph
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Inspired Unemployed: Jack Steele, Matt Falcon respond to scandal
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. EXCLUSIVE: Even though they've spent the past two years writing the modern-day how-to manual on playing practical jokes in TV show The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers, Jack Steele and Matt 'The Falcon' Ford say they are only just getting better at reading the room. 'Cancel culture now is ridiculous,' Steele says. 'It's pretty hard to do anything, because everyone has a voice and an opinion, and comedy is so subjective. 'People think their way is right, but that's just because they're offended.' Since appearing online in 2019, the pair known as The Inspired Unemployed have amassed more than 5 million followers on social media for their loveable larrikin videos and posts. In 2023, they added housemates Dom Littrich and Liam Moore to their troupe to front the Australian version of (Impractical) Jokers, a series in which the foursome's escalating prank battles result in hilarious, cringe-inducing encounters with the unsuspecting public. Matt Ford and Jack Steele of The Inspired Unemployed. Picture: Getty Images Although the show's blend of Punk'd and Candid Camera can be challenging, the team say they are serious about making sure their silliness lands right. 'You try to calculate [the risks] before you go in, even when you're in the ideas room,' Steele says. 'You're always trying to deep-dive it and think, 'OK, how will people react? Are we pushing it too far? Is the joke on us enough?' And if not, then we pull back.' Wearing uniforms to act as anything from sales assistants to yoga instructors, and shooting in the outer Sydney suburbs instead of in the CBD, staves off being recognised as famous comedians. 'Young ones tend to be more onto it,' Ford says of their attempts to fool people by blending in. 'Older ones are a bit easier to get.' And easier to anger. In April 2024, well-known media personalities Antoinette Lattouf, Clementine Ford and Yumi Stynes hosted a free Sydney event called Love Unboxed, billed as a conversation on relationships. Liam Moore, Matt Falcon, Jack Steele (front) and Dom Littrich. Picture: The Binge Guide Matt Falcon is dating influencer, Sarah Ellen. Picture: Instagram In truth, it was a set-up for a season two gag, with the three women in on the ruse. Introduced as a special guest to offer a male counterpoint, Steele spouted whatever his three mates fed him via an earpiece, including comments such as 'I think chicks dig consent'. Although Steele was the butt of the joke, the stunt received intense backlash and was cut from the show. 'It was a punishment of mine, so I had no idea what I was going into,' Steele says. 'I just played it as it comes, and obviously it didn't play great.' Ultimately, Steele and Ford say their schtick has never been about denigrating women or humiliating people. 'We have an exactly 50/50 female and male following, which translates into the show,' Steele notes. 'I guess that's who we are. We all grew up with sisters, and we're not too male-dominated in our life.' Matt and Jack, far right, with F1 driver George Russell (centre) at a Tommy Hilfiger event in 2024. Picture: News Corp Australia By chance, their show's new season launches in line with Men's Health Week (June 9-15), which focuses on helping men and boys lead healthier, happier lives. The timing resonates with Steele. 'We always talk about our emotions and if we feel insecure or vulnerable, happy or down or whatever,' he reflects. 'We get a lot of messages, particularly from women, saying, 'You've helped my husband or boyfriend talk for the first time [about their feelings]', which is really nice to hear.' To that end, the pair won't let one headline-grabbing misstep dent their confidence. 'Every day, we're surprised people go along with some of the things we're doing,' Ford says, smiling. 'We're not qualified in anything [we pretend to do]. But if you just own it, people believe it.' Season 3 of The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers premieres at 9.40pm on Monday on Network 10 and 10Play, with all episodes available to stream on Paramount+. Read the full cover story with The Inspired Unemployed in today's The Binge Guide, via The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA). For more from Stellar and the podcast Something To Talk About, click here.
News.com.au
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘People think their way is right because they're offended': Inspired Unemployed respond to controversial routine
EXCLUSIVE: Even though they've spent the past two years writing the modern-day how-to manual on playing practical jokes in TV show The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers, Jack Steele and Matt 'The Falcon' Ford say they are only just getting better at reading the room. 'Cancel culture now is ridiculous,' Steele says. 'It's pretty hard to do anything, because everyone has a voice and an opinion, and comedy is so subjective. 'People think their way is right, but that's just because they're offended.' Since appearing online in 2019, the pair known as The Inspired Unemployed have amassed more than 5 million followers on social media for their loveable larrikin videos and posts. In 2023, they added housemates Dom Littrich and Liam Moore to their troupe to front the Australian version of (Impractical) Jokers, a series in which the foursome's escalating prank battles result in hilarious, cringe-inducing encounters with the unsuspecting public. Although the show's blend of Punk'd and Candid Camera can be challenging, the team say they are serious about making sure their silliness lands right. 'You try to calculate [the risks] before you go in, even when you're in the ideas room,' Steele says. 'You're always trying to deep-dive it and think, 'OK, how will people react? Are we pushing it too far? Is the joke on us enough?' And if not, then we pull back.' Wearing uniforms to act as anything from sales assistants to yoga instructors, and shooting in the outer Sydney suburbs instead of in the CBD, staves off being recognised as famous comedians. 'Young ones tend to be more onto it,' Ford says of their attempts to fool people by blending in. 'Older ones are a bit easier to get.' And easier to anger. In April 2024, well-known media personalities Antoinette Lattouf, Clementine Ford and Yumi Stynes hosted a free Sydney event called Love Unboxed, billed as a conversation on relationships. In truth, it was a set-up for a season two gag, with the three women in on the ruse. Introduced as a special guest to offer a male counterpoint, Steele spouted whatever his three mates fed him via an earpiece, including comments such as 'I think chicks dig consent'. Although Steele was the butt of the joke, the stunt received intense backlash and was cut from the show. 'It was a punishment of mine, so I had no idea what I was going into,' Steele says. 'I just played it as it comes, and obviously it didn't play great.' Ultimately, Steele and Ford say their schtick has never been about denigrating women or humiliating people. 'We have an exactly 50/50 female and male following, which translates into the show,' Steele notes. 'I guess that's who we are. We all grew up with sisters, and we're not too male-dominated in our life.' By chance, their show's new season launches in line with Men's Health Week (June 9-15), which focuses on helping men and boys lead healthier, happier lives. The timing resonates with Steele. 'We always talk about our emotions and if we feel insecure or vulnerable, happy or down or whatever,' he reflects. 'We get a lot of messages, particularly from women, saying, 'You've helped my husband or boyfriend talk for the first time [about their feelings]', which is really nice to hear.' To that end, the pair won't let one headline-grabbing misstep dent their confidence. 'Every day, we're surprised people go along with some of the things we're doing,' Ford says, smiling. 'We're not qualified in anything [we pretend to do]. But if you just own it, people believe it.' Season 3 of The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers premieres at 9.40pm on Monday on Network 10 and 10Play, with all episodes available to stream on Paramount+.
The Age
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Holidaying with a friend should always be fun. Here's how it's done
This story is part of the May 18 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. The opportunity to travel the world with my best mate Jack, experiencing different cultures and having all sorts of adventures and fun, is a dream come true. It's the kind of thing we used to talk about, and now we've pretty much been on the road together non-stop for 12 years. We've done the whole $10-a-day thing, shared meals, been totally broke – and somehow, we've managed not to drive each other crazy. Travelling with someone really shows you who they are; for us, it just works. One of our absolute favourite things in the world, the reason we became The Inspired Unemployed, is making people laugh. It still blows our minds that this is actually our job: we get to go on adventures and have the time of our lives, and somehow that counts as work. Wild. It's definitely a 'pinch yourself' moment. Travelling with your best mate is easy, and it's good having someone to share experiences with. We tackled some pretty wild challenges while filming our new travel show, The List, and doing that kind of stuff solo would've been way tougher. It definitely helps to have someone there to hype you up and laugh through it all with you. This is how we always make sure we're having fun. Push your boundaries Loading We're big believers in getting out of your comfort zone and not following the herd or travelling to places that are trending. You'll never regret taking the leap and going somewhere you can immerse yourself in the unknown and get uncomfortable; you'll learn a lot about yourself. Keep it chill Travelling can have its downsides. I mean, it would be nice to not be riddled with food poisoning while trying to film a TV show. As for us, we barely argue, which is a miracle considering how much time we spend together, including our work. If we do get a bit snappy, it's usually just the jet lag talking, or the fact we haven't slept properly in days. Usually, if we give it a minute, we're quickly back to laughing at nothing. Don't get 'hangry'
