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The term "hack" is slang, and therefore has several different meanings based on context. Here, "hack" just means a really difficult prank.

If it were computer "hacking", it would definitely be black-hat, since it was illegal, hurtful, and only benefited the hackers.



I wouldn't call it 'black-hat'. While there is the aforementioned illegality (breaking in), it's a bit of a stretch to call it 'hurtful' as the only reaction was a bit of hurt pride. The stadium burst out laughing, so I wouldn't call it something that only benefitted the hackers either.

In all it wasn't a malicious act nor done for profit, so I believe that associating it with the type of hackers who do behave that way is incorrect.




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