Campaigns are harder than they look.
What Happened
The headline reports on the unsuccessful mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star known from ‘The Hills,’ for the position of Los Angeles mayor, highlighting the improbable nature of his political bid.
Our Take
Alright, alright, settle down folks! You know, sometimes you read a headline and you just have to ask yourself, ‘Is this real life, or did I accidentally wander into a fever dream starring a slightly less-groomed version of myself?’ And today, my friends, we have a winner! ‘The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor.’ I mean, come on! Spencer Pratt! For mayor! What’s next, a ‘Real Housewives’ cast member for Attorney General? (Don’t answer that, I’m pretty sure it’s already happened or is in the works.)
Now, I’m not saying reality TV stars aren’t intelligent. Some of them probably can spell ‘inauguration’ without spellcheck. But mayor of Los Angeles? That’s a city with actual problems! Like, traffic. And… well, mostly traffic. But still! You can’t just fix traffic with a well-placed paparazzi shot and a dramatic argument with your spouse! Although, to be fair, a really good, public, televised meltdown might actually distract everyone from the gridlock for a few minutes.
I just picture the campaign speeches. ‘My fellow Angelenos, I pledge to bring more… crystals! To the city council meetings! And free paparazzi coverage for all your civic duties! No more boring press conferences, people! We’re gonna have B-roll! Slow-motion crying! Maybe even a dramatic walk-off!’ And then, for his policy on homelessness, he’d probably suggest everyone just ‘manifest a house.’ Or maybe just give them all a free pair of those healing crystals he’s always trying to sell.
And the debates! Can you imagine? ‘Mr. Pratt, what are your plans for the city’s budget?’ And Spencer’s just there, adjusting his perfectly coiffed hair, ‘Well, I think we need to cut back on, like, boring stuff. And invest more in things that, like, bring good energy. You know? Positive vibes, people! The city’s aura is, like, totally off right now.’ Meanwhile, the incumbent mayor is trying to explain property tax intricacies, looking increasingly like he’s about to spontaneously combust.
It’s the kind of news that makes you simultaneously shake your head and frantically search for the ‘Where to Vote’ button, just to make sure you didn’t accidentally vote for someone whose platform involved artisanal toast and mandatory ‘spirit animal’ consultations. It’s truly a testament to the fact that in this country, anyone can run for office. And sometimes, they do. God bless America, and pass the popcorn. This political drama is way better than anything on Netflix.
💬 “NO! MY DREAM!” — 💬 “Woof.”
Inspired by: The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor – AP News
