Hollywood has traded in its glitz and glamour for a cheeky new role as the Democratic Party’s very own hype machine. Recent events have highlighted an odd partnership that raises many eyebrows – Joe Biden, the self-proclaimed blue-collar champion, has signed with a talent agency that boasts an impressive roster, including stars like Beyoncé and Vin Diesel. One can only wonder what they expect to achieve with “Scranton Joe,” a figure who, let’s face it, has seen better days. His speaking engagements might be more suited to social gatherings of the geriatric set than anything approaching a youthful audience.
For years, Biden has presented himself as the ultimate everyman, riding the Amtrak train and mingling with the working class. Now, however, he’s traded in his public transit ticket for a luxury limousine that rolls into the Emmys. This drastic shift raises the question: how exactly do they plan to monetize a president who sounds increasingly like a man who’s seen a few too many autumns? If he’s looking for acting gigs, perhaps he should consider auditioning for a role in “Law and Order” as a corpse, given his current stage presence and vigor.
And Biden isn’t the only one playing this bizarre game. Kamala Harris has reportedly also signed with the same agency. The strategy seems almost comedic. After all, a candidate who fumbled her way through the last election isn’t exactly what America needs right now. Maybe we’ll get to see her in a new reality show? Call it “Lost,” chronicling her epic journey of getting lost in the polls and, possibly, how to navigate life post-2024.
However, the real comedy lies in Hollywood’s hypocrisy. Critics of Trump’s past entertainment ventures, like “The Apprentice,” seem oblivious to the irony of trying to resurrect political figures who were never stars in the first place. Will anyone actually care about a Biden biopic, much less purchase tickets to a Kamala Harris celebrity booze brand? The phrase “out of touch” takes on new meaning when considering the lavish lives these representatives lead while ordinary Americans struggle at the gas pump.
If nothing else, this strange collaboration signifies a larger disconnect between the elite and the everyday American. While politicians and celebrities star in their own grand opera, the concerns of average citizens are often left off the stage altogether. Perhaps it’s time for Hollywood to realize that the audience it needs to impress isn’t sitting behind velvet ropes but in the very towns its members often mock. As the midterms approach and voter sentiment shifts, one must wonder – will this Hollywood political experiment end in applause or a resounding flop? Only time will tell, but those of us on the sidelines are ready with popcorn in hand, waiting for the curtain to rise on this absurd performance.
