Perry gets Punked

[Breccia]

It's not a pee pee tape, but it'll do.

U.S. energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry optimistically discussed expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy matters during a lengthy phone call this month with a Russian prankster who Perry thought was Ukraine's prime minister.

Perry actually was talking with comedians known in Russia for targeting celebrities and politicians with audacious stunts, Energy Department spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes said in a written statement.

Pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov are sometimes called the "Jerky Boys of Russia," after an American duo who put out recordings of their prank phone calls in the 1990s. They have made faux calls to British singer Elton John, who thought he was speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and others.

"These individuals are known for pranking high-level officials and celebrities, particularly those who are supportive of an agenda that is not in line with their governments. In this case, the energy security of Ukraine," Hynes said.

During the 22-minute call on July 19, Perry, whose department oversees the U.S. nuclear weapons program, discussed a range of topics in a business-like tone, including sanctions against Russia and helping Ukraine develop oil and gas.

Full recording here. Perhaps you'd find some of our energy policies interesting?

[Edge-]

Hey, his smart person glasses can't help him with audio phone calls. They're glasses after all, not hearing aids. Duh.

[Milchshake]

Hey, his smart person glasses can't help him with audio phone calls. They're glasses after all, not hearing aids. Duh.

IS this more embarrassing than flunking a college course called "Meats"?

[Garnier Fructis]

IS this more embarrassing than flunking a college course called "Meats"?

I googled this to see what was up, and I'm simply left wondering how he managed to graduate with a degree when his overall academics were utterly dismal.

We've gone from distinguished scientists to a guy that got C's and D's in organic chemistry.

[Mormolyce]

IS this more embarrassing than flunking a college course called "Meats"?

Was this class run by Professor Professorson?

[Paranoid Android]

People. Let's talk pig shit.

[Sorshen]

Dumb as a rock, in charge of nuclear plants.

[ati87]

IS this more embarrassing than flunking a college course called "Meats"?

I still don't know what the deal was with that course.

[Belize]

IS this more embarrassing than flunking a college course called "Meats"?

In all fairness, it was a pretty beefy class.

[Thepersona]

Dumb as a rock, in charge of nuclear plants, and the nuclear arsenal in the US

There. Fixed that for you

[Adam Jensen]

Well he's the Secretary of the Department of the . . . uh . . . um . . . ah . . . I'll get back to you on that.

[Belize]

Well he's the Secretary of the Department of the . . . uh . . . um . . . ah . . . I'll get back to you on that.

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