The internet is none too pleased about new laws about to be passed in Australia that lets ASIO spy on it. In an attempt to lighten the mood, the #HeyASIO hashtag has popped up on Twitter to make you laugh instead of cry at this sorry state of digital affairs.
Here are some of our favourites:
https://twitter.com/vanbadham/status/515293943198515200
#HeyASIO, it looks like you’re trying to monitor Australia’s internet. Would you like some help? #Auspol pic.twitter.com/RKz3fx9EC0
— Matthew Howard (@MatthewamHoward) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/_AmyGray_/status/515297945688633344
https://twitter.com/swat_wilson/status/515294642074439680
#HeyASIO, I can’t seem to find a document I need for a Uni assignment on Liberal Party fascism, did you save it before you deleted it?
— Damon Adams (@ThatDamonGuy) September 26, 2014
#HeyASIO I shaved this morning, so can I assume I’m not a terrorist suspect today?
— @NewtonMark@eigenmagic.net (@NewtonMark) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/sharnatweets/status/515294015055339520
#HeyASIO who left the toilet lid up?
— Silver Queen (@toninicho) September 26, 2014
#HeyASIO, how many fingers am I holding up?
— Bill (@Billablog) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/SezClom/status/515295533343068160
https://twitter.com/fivewalls/status/515295282494308352
#HeyASIO my webcam is acting flaky, can you tell me if it’s working for you?
— AngryAussie (@angryaussie) September 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/doneas/status/515295103221391360
https://twitter.com/Hippopeteamus/status/515294814099623936
Keep up with the #HeyASIO feed here.