And they're inspiring a lot of other bonkers ne'er–do–well ideas too.

Tomorrow's unprecedented Garda strike is now almost a certainty and while that has made some people fear for the safety of the nation, others have decided to take advantage of the situation.

Obviously you shouldn't be doing anything illegal on Friday because no laws are actually changing and you'll still probably get caught by the Garda reservists, students, probation members and senior officers who will be working, but it's fun to fantasize about what one could get up to.

Which is exactly what Foil Arms and Hog did.