There’s too soon, and then there’s this “disgraceful” attempt at humour by Aussie satirical commentators The Chaser following the assassination of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The humourists’ gag involved a headline to a story about the scenes at Kirk’s Turning Point USA organisation and was published just hours after he was shot dead at a Utah Valley University rally.

The organisation, which Kirk founded in 2012, advocates in favour of principles of freedom among college students.

“R U OK? Day not going well at Turning Point,” the p***-take headline reads.

While political supporters in the US remain divided over their views, those closer to home have largely been unified in their response to The Chaser’s regrettable joke. Loading Tweet

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