Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tweedle Dingy Dee and Tweedle Dumb are great preludes for future Reality T.V. ideas

Joe Wurzelbacher a.k.a Joe the Plumber and Sarah Palin are the gifts that keep on giving. On practically every T.V. appearance, these two reiterate how retarded the Conservative brand of the Republican Party really is. I want them to continue volunteering their two cents for media outlets. Why?

Joe the Plumber became an instant folk hero for McCain-Palin supporters when he said Barack Obama's tax plan sounded like "socialism" to him. Obama responded to higher taxes for Joe by saying, he "wants to spread the wealth." Mental gymnastics ensued. Joe don't know taxation distribution. If Joe read a history or political science-based piece, he would learn every Presidential administration has redistributed tax revenue and refined tax codes.

We all remember how lame McCain-Palin supporters were when Joe the Plumber became their instant folk hero. People gathered at the rallies proclaiming their average goofs just like Joe. It was a massive group therapy session. Please state your name and occupation. "I'm Carl the Periodontist." "I'm Jim the Taxodermist..." These were all reaffirmations they could accept one another despite their insecurities. Credit the unlicensed plumber, admitted back taxes owing, and morally and factually incorrect so-called average Joe for the shenanigans that ensued throughout the campaign.

It gets better for Joe. Latest gossip reveals he's in the works for a country music recording contract. First, it was a book deal and now, we learn he could be our next "Nashville Star." So far, Joe is 0 for 2 on his knowledge of tax policy and truth telling. This is his chance to redeem himself. Could he be our next Johnny Cash, or could we be so lucky to find him involved with a potential lip synching controversy when and if the album is distributed?

Last night, I tuned into watching Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Like Keith, I hadn't seen this latest viral video showing Sarah Palin interviewed in front of a few turkey grinders. We can only speculate why this was filmed where a guy was literally shown chopping off a turkey's head. I think Palin told the reporter and film crew, "Oh, this looks like a great spot. Do you guys want to do it here?" "Sure," the reporter responded. I hope you don't lose your appetite for Thanksgiving while watching this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-kjM1asH-8

Sure, Palin made several gaffes during the campaign. The Katie Couric interview was a disaster for her. Couric appeared to transform herself from a reporter to therapist in a matter of a few seconds. Palin was asked how she stays abreast on current events. She said she reads whatever is thrown in front of her. Couric asked what she read. Again, Palin said she just reads whatever she stumbles across. As a former sports reporter, you would think she could list a specific publication.

We also learned Palin didn't know what countries were involved in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Couldn't she have been given a hint like what countries comprise North America? And finally, there was that other infamous portion of the Couric interview when Palin couldn't list one Supreme Court case decision she opposed. All this said, these actions didn't stand out the most.

I have a younger brother with autism, so I empathize with Palin and her family raising a boy who has Down's Syndrome. It's a very trying task to raise a child with special needs. My sentimental feelings subsided when I continued seeing Palin and her husband hold this child like he was a football or rag doll. It was like these two were running with him to score the game-winning touchdown. But, this is one half the problem.

Palin pledged at her Party's convention she'll be a friend and advocate for others who live or work with those who have special needs. At a press conference, she was baffled that the French government was funding a genetic research project to study fruit flies and effects protein has on autism. Anyone who has taken a science class knows fruit flies serve as an indicator species. One of the genetic triggers researchers say causes autism is a lack of protein in a chromosome by one of the carriers. Oops. Palin did it again. She might provide a friendly voice, but she completely goes against her own interests for research that could even help her son down the road. Then again, what can you say about someone who believes the Earth is 6,000 years old?

I love Palin and Joe's actions, because they're reflective of the Conservative Party. Rational thinking doesn't apply for these people. They want to implement Draconian laws and return to the 1950s when they know they're not coming back. So, this all leads to a potential, hot new reality T.V. series.

The new reality show could be The Neanderthals. Small-minded people can participate. It's not a complex concept. These guys can be filmed blasting secularism, snarky comments about others who think and act different from them, and simply what their typical days are like. Who knows? Palin and Joe's comedy literally wrote itself. Comics everywhere couldn't script their spiels any better.

3 comments:

Thomas said...

Wow. Great post, PJ. You've made it very clear to me why you'd like the media to continue covering the DenseDuo.

I read today that Joe plans to sue because of the info that was found out about him. Granted, the info is true. It was just obtained illegally. Hate to break it to you, Joe, but that's the price one pays for celebrity.

I also recall the "I'm Greg the Electrician" and "I'm Pedro the Tile Setter" spiel. With so many out of work, what would those say who don't have jobs? "I'm Tom the...uh..shoot".

That's why one should never identify themselves primarily by job title because if they lose it, then their self-worth is gonna be as far in the toilet as Hannity was after he found out Colmes was leaving him.

Unknown said...

Thomas,

I don't think Joe has a case there. From what I've read, Joe voluntarily told the media about his back taxes he owed and the proper agency told him about it. There could be something else there I haven't heard about.

Colmes is known to be a very humble, hard working pundit and broadcaster. I don't watch the show, but his radio show is great and he has some glaring wit, humor, and sarcasm. On several occasions, he had on some of the most extreme Christian fundamentalists and basically made them sound completely foolish. Hannity is an easy target for his nonsensical bloviations and inaccurate news-based opinions. I wouldn't have put up with Hannity for 30 minutes let alone that many years.

Dämmerung Anblick said...

I actually find this comparison to be somewhat offensive.
http://bedlamsoup.blogspot.com/2008/03/neanderthal.html
We're not that bad.

I actually enjoy the press coverage on these two for the entertainment value. There just doesn't seem to be an end to it.