Gold Coast serial pest Shammi Prasad causes outrage after turning off big screen during Melbourne Cup
A SERIAL pest renowned for creating controversial videos left punters at a Gold Coast pub fuming after pulling an obnoxious prank during a live screening of the Melbourne Cup. WATCH THE VIDEO
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A SERIAL pest renowned for creating controversial videos left punters at a Gold Coast venue fuming after pulling an obnoxious prank during a live screening of the Melbourne Cup yesterday.
Self-described “social media entertainer” Shammi Prasad sent patrons at the Parkwood Tavern into a rage after he switched off a projector screen showing live action of the Melbourne Cup race.
In a video uploaded to his 5.7 million social media followers, Prasad is seen standing on a chair and using a universal remote control to turn off the large screen during the final moments of the big race.
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“I’m going to stop the race that stops the nation,” Prasad gloated at the start of the three minute clip.
After pulling the stunt, the Gold Coast local is seen attempting to flee the venue amid a howl of boos from patrons and is later restrained by an angry punter.
While a staff member attempted to turn on the projector, Prasad managed to sneak out of the venue, leaving his cameraman to face the anger of the fans.
A Parkwood Tavern staff member confirmed the prank had taken place at their venue, however refused to comment on whether any action will be taken against Prasad.
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Queensland Police were seen attending the venue but a police spokeswoman said no incident was reported.
The prank was the latest in a long list of stunts by Prasad, who oversees a number of viral content social media pages.
His previous exploits include sneaking into this year’s Splendour in the Grass music festival, tying his friend to a mattress on the side of Bermuda Street and base jumping off the Q1 Tower.
Originally published as Gold Coast serial pest Shammi Prasad causes outrage after turning off big screen during Melbourne Cup
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