The aim of the Mate V Mate game is to raise awareness for the 1 in 2 Aussie men who will be affected by cancer. It's also a great way to show up your mate a bit, not too much, though. Just enough so they never live down losing to you. Last time around we spoke to the Bondi Rescue boys, Trent ‘Maxi’ Maxwell and Troy ‘Gonzo’ Quinlan, to see what challenge they decided on for the Cancer Council NSW's inaugural Mate V Mate challenge, which ran from March 16th to the 24th. Today we're checking in on Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen (of The Chaser fame). Things that we have all learned from the Cancer Council: men are less likely to visit their GP and get regular check-ups than women. Things we have all learned from life: men love competing with their mates. BOOM. Mate V Mate was born. Chris and Andrew were keen to lend their support to the cause as they've both had family and friends touched by cancer and want to encourage their fellow men to speak up about their health. Chris says 'There's been a history of skin cancer in our family, and I don't know a person not affected by cancer in some way'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_c82pb1jTg So we quizzed Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen (of The Chaser fame) to get the low down on their tactics heading into the (in their own words) "slightly wussy" challenge and to get a backstage pass to their beautiful bromance: Best prank you’ve ever played on your mate? Andrew: The tragic reality is we're all far too boring and straight to play pranks on each other, contrary to our on-screen behaviour. The zaniest thing we've done in real life is sit round sipping cups of tea together. However, this is going to change. Next month I am planning a hilarious prank where I substitute Chris's usual English Breakfast for an Earl Grey. Can't wait to see the look on his face - priceless! Chris: I killed his mother once. He saw the funny side. What song would your mate shred on the guitar? Andrew: From what I've heard of his playing, Chris can only shred carrots on a guitar. Chris: None. He only shreds on the bassoon. Your mate’s funniest moment while filming for The Chaser? Andrew: We once shot a 'red carpet fashions in real life' piece. It involved me playing an intrusive fashion photographer while Chris interviewed daggy people on the street about 'who they were wearing today'. In most of the shots I had to turn my back directly to camera to hide my hysterical guffawing, because Chris was so relentlessly rude to these poor people. For example - Woman: 'I don't care much about fashion’. Chris ‘Clearly’! I don't think we ever aired the piece as it was too mean! Chris: Andrew doesn't do any filming. We have professional cameramen for that. Who’s the better driver? Andrew: Me by a billion miles! Chris drives hunched over the wheel and squinting like a 90 year old badger. Chris: Definitely Andrew. I'm one of the few drivers in the world who makes Henri Paul look professional. What undies do you think your mate wears? Andrew: 17th Century pantaloons. That haven't been washed since then. Chris: Whichever brand we're contractually obliged to name because they're the sponsor of this questionnaire. Why are you going to win? Andrew: Because I plan to cheat. Chris: Because I haven't taken Stilnox in weeks. Thanks for your time, guys; here's to a good clean game!

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