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Police beating pirate in gym


Is the scene where the cops beating the pirate in the gym and the lead cop covering the camera based on a real life event? If so what is it? Seems a lot like what happens these days with cell phone cameras!

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It's a parody of real police beatings. It's supposed to be funny because who would think that well trained and brought up proper British police officers would engage in such behavior.

Based on a real incident? In a round about way, sure ... but don't you think you're over thinking this?

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