In addition to Paris Hilton’s original response to John McCain’s “Barack is a celebrity” ad, funnyordie.com, comedian Will Ferrell’s and writer/director Adam McKay’s comedy website has tons of content about this election. The Funny or Die team has created many hilarious videos poking fun at this already-hilarious campaign season. Here are three you should definitely check out:
Click to watch"Obama and McCain's Scary Friends"
“Obama and McCain’s Scary Friends” is a clever response to the recent Bill Ayers controversy. Since McCain’s camp has been trying to associate Barack Obama with the former “domestic terrorist,” Obama’s people have fired back with McCain’s involvement with Charles Keating. In this funny video, the people at funnyordie make even more absurd leaps. “And you know who else comes from Chicago? That’s right, Al Capone. Barack Obama. Enmeshed in Chicago corruption,” the voice over says. Then, “John McCain lives with Cindy McCain, heiress to Hensley and Co., one of the largest Anheuser-Busch beer distributors in the U.S. Beer is responsible for thousands of drunk driving accidents every year. John McCain. Tangentially related to drunk-driving death.” The clip goes on to link the fact that Obama lived in Hawaii to Greg Brady’s tiki curse, and then uses the fact that Obama and McCain know each other to “slander” their names.
‘Click to watch"Paris Hilton Gets Presidential with Martin Sheen"
In the follow-up to her “campaign ad,” Paris Hilton seeks the advice of “one of the greatest fake presidents”, Martin Sheen, who served as president on NBC’s “The West Wing.” “Being the fake president is a little daunting,” a heavily made up Hilton says. “I plan to bring a fake balance approach to these real problems,” she said, before referring to foreign policy as “fo po.” Sheen is in on the fun, calling Hilton “BF” (best friend) and responding “Loves it” to one of her ideas. Sheen’s son Charlie even interrupts and says he’ll make sure to “fake vote” for Hilton, who later calls Martin “Sexy,” and signs off with, “See you at the fake inauguration, bitches.”
Click to watch"Gina Gershon Strips Down Sarah Palin"
Her impression is not nearly as good as Tina Fey’s, but actress Gina Gershon‘s take on Sarah Palin’s shady record is funny in itself. On education, Gershon-as-Palin says, “Like so many of you, I went to five colleges in six years to get my journalism degree. Barack Obama only went to ONE.” Gershon also pokes fun at Palin’s book banning, global warming views, and the fact that John McCain spent very little time with her before choosing her as his running mate. “That’s exactly the kind of decision-making we need in the White House,” she says, before stripping to an American flag bikini, whipping out a rifle and saying, “If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some hunting to do.”
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