An interesting story today from Brazil via the BBC reports that the Brazilians take literally what we only imply colloquially.
They elected a clown to federal office.
Tiririca, real name Francisco Oliveira Silva and a professional circus clown and television comedian since the age of eight is now a federal deputy for Sao Paulo elected with 1,353,355 votes, a landslide. His closest challenger garnered 694,000 votes, barely half.
Tiririca’s platform?
"What does a federal deputy do? Truly, I don't know. But vote for me and I will find out for you."
And his campaign slogan?
And his campaign slogan?
"It can't get any worse."
BBC analysts say this reflects a growing disillusion with mainstream politicians, following numerous corruption scandals.
Hat tip to the BBC
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