Shortland Street - "Not Your Penis" Moment

Shortland Street has long had its finger on the pulse of popular culture, but a line uttered in 2017 by core character Chris Warner (Michael Galvin) to his son Harry (Reid Walker) entered the global consciousness. The line deftly addresses a serious issue — the trend of 'sexting' amongst young people — with dad-style humour. Within hours it went viral. The scene made global headlines, including via high-profile Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with host Jimmy Kimmel and surprise guest Alec Baldwin (as Chris Warner) recreating the awkward cliffhanger. Warner recalls the surreal experience of going viral here. 

...I don't know much about the show itself, but what I do know is a hell of a cliffhanger when I see one.

– American chat show host Jimmy Kimmel introduces his parody of 'penis-gate'

Key Cast & Crew

Reid Walker

As: Harry Warner

Nick Malmholt

Writer, Script Editor

Maxine Fleming

Producer

Michael Galvin

As: Chris Warner

Micheala Rooney

Storyliner

Kirsty McKenzie

Storyliner