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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive

'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive

The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

March 31, 2026 at 02:51 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal"

— Jack Karlson , Celebrity

"Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest"

— Jack Karlson , Celebrity

"They thought I was some international gangster."

— Jack Karlson , Celebrity

Key People

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Jack KarlsonCelebrity

An individual known for his theatrical monologue during an arrest in 1991, which became a cultural phenomenon.

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Stoll WattOther

One of the policemen involved in the 1991 arrest of Jack Karlson.

Locations

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australia

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australia australian culture cultural folklore democracy manifest internet meme jack karlson monologue national archive

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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive
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The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

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