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Man behind iconic 'succulent Chinese meal' video breaks his silence about viral moment alongside one of the cops who arrested him - as Seven reporter says it's the only story people ever ask him about
Jack Karlson became an Australian legend on October 11, 1991 when he was arrested while enjoying a 'succulent Chinese meal'.
Host Michael Rowland asked Karlson if the entire arrest was 'all a bit of performance art' as the part-time actor crossed in live from Brisbane. Reason received a tip-off that Karlson was being arrested because he used a stolen credit card to settle his bill, it was later found to be a case of mistaken identity. Karlson has been locked up in prisons in Brisbane (Boggo Road), Sydney (Parramatta, Long Bay) and Melbourne (Pentridge), and escaped from custody three times.
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