Pop heiress Paris Hilton has announced her bid for presidency with a hilarious parody campaign video on comedy site Funny or Die.
The socialite's spoof ad (embedded) is a response to the unauthorized use of her image in an ad released last Wednesday by Sen. John McCain's camp, that suggested Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama is nothing more than a lightweight celebrity.
"I guess [that] means I'm running for president," Hilton says in the video, in which she is seen sunbathing, outlining her plans to resolve the energy crisis and thanking McCain, who she refers to as "that wrinkly white-haired guy," for his endorsement.
"She got it that the McCain thing was a low blow," Adam McKay, co-creator of Hilton's parody, told AFP. "And she felt she didn't want to return it with angry fire, and that this was the best way to respond. It's a playful jab."
Hilton, more often the butt of jokes on the internet, has managed to wrangle the virtual upper hand with her rebuttal, while simultaneously re-establishing Funny or Die's cred.
The comedy site hasn't seen a real viral hit since Will Ferrell's foul-mouthed baby short "The Landlord," which boasts nearly 60 million views since it first aired in 2007, but the celebutante's faux campaign clip has soared to more than 3 million views in less than 24 hours.
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The really funny part is that Paris actually made a good point: drill now until the new tech comes online (which is what some of the Republicans have been saying, but it's not getting press due to the Pelosi "blackout.").
She may seem ditsy and annoying, but you need to remember that this particular dumb blonde has a $150 million business empire, in addition to her family's money.
Damn. Paris Hilton just actually gained some respect from me. I mean, I realize that was all totally scripted, but at least she was smart enough to say yes to doing this.
paris entered viral history years ago when she had her mouth full of dick. thats the only reason you know her name in the first place stupid.
paris entered viral history years ago when she had her mouth full of dick. thats the only reason you know her name in the first place stupid.
I never had much thought for Paris Hilton before,but this has changed my mind. I almost think she is all an act,because this was a smart,well put together ad and that is in direct contrast to what her reputation is. Keep it up,Paris! You showed the wrinkly old white guy,that's for sure. He will not mess with you again.
The only time that anything intelligent comes (and i stress the word "comes") from Paris' mouth is when she spits instead of swallowing
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Geez, no need diss her just because she's a major celebrity, whose had (major) problems in the past. I personally dont care for her, but this was definitely a smart ad.
Calling McCain the oldest celebrity in the world, while comparing him to the Crypt Keeper and Yoda, wasn't a "low blow", just a "playful jab"? Not that I care enough to leap to the old dude's defense!
I never thought I'd see anything worthwhile come from Paris Hilton. I wonder who wrote it?
I think Paris is the right individual to pull off enough voters from our 2 party system to create a winning 3rd party. I'm gung ho Paris Hilton for pres in 08
What a hoot if she pulled it off! hahaha Have a great summer at the beach http://www.spymac.com/details/?2376532
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Very funny take on Paris and her announcement to run for President. Google: Bop-O-Meter on Digg
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Paris' Election 2008 ad is almost as funny as these porn star Erection ads from http://Erection2008.com
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I never cared much for the "Famous for being famous set". I think user generated political ads are more to promote the maker of the video than the candidate or cause and a complete waste of time (Obama girl); however, the MAC 1984 parody ad was well done but missed the mark; looks like a future America under another Republican administration with executive preverlege run amuck and uncheck snooping and Big MAC watching (then again the maker was not in every other frame and wasn't immediately known.
But I have to admit it was funny (Hilton's Ad), well done and slick, and considering it was prompted as a response to the ("the Mclame" ad (intended spelling)) made it just that much funnier.