A Rational Fear
A$52,825
of $50,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 20th Mar 2014 at 12:03PM.
Human rights abuses, destruction of World Heritage Listed sites, the marginalisation of scientists, attacks on media outlets critical of the government…
Welcome to Afghanistralia.
If that terrifies you, don’t worry – you have A Rational Fear.
In the space of a year the monthly live show A Rational Fear has graduated from a Kings Cross pub to community radio (FBi) to a national radio show (ABC Radio National), went on the road to Splendour In The Grass and sold out the Sydney Opera House.
We love bringing together the best satirical minds to dissect current affairs in a frank, honest, and (hopefully) funny way. If you haven’t heard an A Rational Fear radio show, it’s bit like Q&A on crack.
But once a month just isn’t cutting it anymore, we want to take the piss everyday!
We need your help to commission a 10-week season of digital comedy to fill the void of political satire in this country. Our team of writers, researchers, journalists and creators will launch the brand new A Rational Fear website and fill it with daily content tackling power, politics, media, society and much doge.
(Remember this salient piece?)
Graphics.
Articles
Videos.
Evidence-based shareable shit-stirring.
Give us your money and we’ll give you %23Auspol Lols delivered fresh to your inbox, feeds, and streams.
4 days a week for 10 weeks straight.
There’s plenty to be afraid of, so donate to A Rational Fear and laugh in the face of disaster.
Welcome to Afghanistralia.
If that terrifies you, don’t worry – you have A Rational Fear.
In the space of a year the monthly live show A Rational Fear has graduated from a Kings Cross pub to community radio (FBi) to a national radio show (ABC Radio National), went on the road to Splendour In The Grass and sold out the Sydney Opera House.
We love bringing together the best satirical minds to dissect current affairs in a frank, honest, and (hopefully) funny way. If you haven’t heard an A Rational Fear radio show, it’s bit like Q&A on crack.
But once a month just isn’t cutting it anymore, we want to take the piss everyday!
We need your help to commission a 10-week season of digital comedy to fill the void of political satire in this country. Our team of writers, researchers, journalists and creators will launch the brand new A Rational Fear website and fill it with daily content tackling power, politics, media, society and much doge.
(Remember this salient piece?)
Graphics.
Articles
Videos.
Evidence-based shareable shit-stirring.
Give us your money and we’ll give you %23Auspol Lols delivered fresh to your inbox, feeds, and streams.
4 days a week for 10 weeks straight.
There’s plenty to be afraid of, so donate to A Rational Fear and laugh in the face of disaster.
Rewards
Pozible rewards are ridiculous, because if we had enough money to buy you gifts we wouldn’t have to ask for your money in the first place. In the end, the greatest gift of all is laughter.
Or a puppy.
Or a car.
Fine! Ephemeral concepts make shitty gifts. Check out our “better” rewards on the right hand side of the screen.
Or a puppy.
Or a car.
Fine! Ephemeral concepts make shitty gifts. Check out our “better” rewards on the right hand side of the screen.
How The Funds Will Be Used
Jokes be expensive Y'all.
To make an episode of a topical comedy television show it costs nearly $150,000... all we want is $50,000
If we hit our target the funds raised will go directly to the following areas:
1. Paying our A Rational Fear writers, journalists, researchers and contributors (even they need to eat).
2. Production costs for video content (2 a week) - specifically what that means is that for each video we create we will be able to cover the costs of:
* Camera operator
* Production Design
* Locations
* Sound Recordist
* Editor
* Graphic designer
* Camera and lighting equipment
* Sound equipment
* Editing software
If we exceed our initial target then the extra money will fund extra content - which means more contributors, more video and ultimately more rabble rousing.
To make an episode of a topical comedy television show it costs nearly $150,000... all we want is $50,000
If we hit our target the funds raised will go directly to the following areas:
1. Paying our A Rational Fear writers, journalists, researchers and contributors (even they need to eat).
2. Production costs for video content (2 a week) - specifically what that means is that for each video we create we will be able to cover the costs of:
* Camera operator
* Production Design
* Locations
* Sound Recordist
* Editor
* Graphic designer
* Camera and lighting equipment
* Sound equipment
* Editing software
If we exceed our initial target then the extra money will fund extra content - which means more contributors, more video and ultimately more rabble rousing.
The Challenges
This is the part of the job interview where we have to say something that sounds negative but is actually positive. I guess the big risk is that we’re TOO successful!
Honestly, starting a new digital comedy brand and getting people to pay attention in a short period isn’t easy. Our model will be based on people sharing our content on social media, and creating things worth sharing is a tricky and imprecise business.
But we’ll be the only people creating satirical comedy specifically for a digital Australian audience and we think this kind of content has never been more necessary or in demand.
Honestly, starting a new digital comedy brand and getting people to pay attention in a short period isn’t easy. Our model will be based on people sharing our content on social media, and creating things worth sharing is a tricky and imprecise business.
But we’ll be the only people creating satirical comedy specifically for a digital Australian audience and we think this kind of content has never been more necessary or in demand.
A Light Ribbing For 10 bucks you get the knowledge you are keeping the bastards laughing and we’ll also email you a picture of Lewis Hobba giving you the thumbs up!
100 chosen / 9900 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
A Solid Niggle A shout out on our ‘A Rational Fear’ FB page and we’ll also email you a picture of Lewis Hobba giving you the thumbs up!
190 chosen / 2310 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
Serious Badgering A personalised video thank you message from Dan Ilic & Lewis Hobba. A shout out on our ‘A Rational Fear’ FB page and we’ll also email you a picture of Lewis Hobba giving you the thumbs up!
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Est. delivery is Jun 14
Rabble Rousing A T-shirt that says ‘This t-shirt cost me $100’ and a thank you shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page.
78 chosen / 422 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
Intense Irritation VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and a thank you shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus you will receive a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
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Powerful Prodding V-VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and you get a free drink at each show with Lewis Hobba. A thank you shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus you will receive a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
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Top-Shelf Taunting You’ll receive a T-shirt that says ‘This t-shirt cost me $1000’. VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and a free drink (or three). A thankyou shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
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Outright Shit-Stirring You’ll receive a stand-up show anywhere in Sydney - at your party, event, function or in your living room. VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and a free drink. A thankyou shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
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Exasperator-In-Chief A coffee with Dan Ilic on a boat in Sydney Harbour. VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and a free drink. A thank you shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
Lord of Mayhem Tour of ARF headquarters and come be an extra in one of our sketches. A coffee with Dan Ilic on a boat in Sydney Harbour. VIP entry to all ‘A Rational Fear’ live shows of 2014 and a free drink. A thank you shout out on our 'A Rational Fear’ FB page. Plus a digital booklet of everything created in our first online season, including behind the scenes photos, video and exclusive content.
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$20,000 – Seriously? We’ll do whatever you want. Honestly, just give us a call and tell us who you need killed.
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Est. delivery is Jun 14