>> i was, of course, surprised of such popularity of this film. the reaction was so huge everywhere in the world. >> videos of destruction have a tendency to really be fascinating to people. that's sort of almost like destruction porn of watching a building collapse or a car be smashed. >> the video is a huge hit, but does it really deter parking scofflaws? >> the video reduced this problem, for sure, because the people now have an image of tank which maybe will come and crush their car. >> after watching mayor zuokas and his car crushing adventures, many wonder if a u.s. politician could pull off the same stunt. >> michael dukakis, presidential candidate in 1988, he got in the tank, put on a helmet and he looked silly. >> we live in a -- how do i say this -- less soviet country. officials here look less oppressive. there they like to look more oppressive. >> since becoming an internet