Hey, Kids! Let's Start the TV Celebrity Political Party!

[MineralMan]

There are plenty of talk show hosts, game show hosts, reality TV stars and others. Enough to run in every Congressional District and state, and maybe even for every State office, too.

Let's get them all to run. They have the name recognition and those so-familiar faces. I mean, who wouldn't vote for the guys on American Pickers, after all. Or how about the folks on Pawn Stars? Even Storage Wars has its stars. Surely, they'd be good candidates for office, right?

Look at Donald Trump, after all. He's a reality TV star, right? He won. It's the new trend, so why not embrace it. On the right, you could have the Duck Dynasty guys and the Duggars running down South. The Pawn Stars guys would be perfect for Nevada, and those American Pickers celebs are ideal Midwest candidates.

And, don't forget the Kardashians and Jenners. Why, there are enough stars there to win several offices!

Let's all get behind this new movement and Make America Ridiculous Again (MARA)!

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. I nominate the Property Brothers!

Damn, they're Canadians.

[MineralMan]

2. Yah, see, we still have to follow the rules.

And I didn't even mention all of the Food Channel stars. Sheesh! Tons of talent there. And then there are the Weather Channel folks. I mean, what's more important, really, than the weather?

[greatauntoftriplets]

8. Just so they don't use the Chopped cookbook for state dinners.

[Initech]

3. Can we throw those "Flip or Flop" people in there too?

And maybe that LaVar Ball guy would be a good one for that party too - his ego is bigger than the states of California and Alaska put together!

[MineralMan]

5. See, now you have the spirit of the thing!

It'll be fun and oh, so entertaining!

[greatauntoftriplets]

7. Well, the fact that they're actually American is in their favor.

But neither one has a sense of humor and he's a terrible cheapskate. Sorry, but I'm not familiar with LaVar Ball. Frank Deford was a sports figure I could get behind, except for the fact that he just died.

[Initech]

9. LaVar Ball is the dad of UCLA basketball star Lonzo Ball.

And whew, this guy is a gem. I say that with the upmost sarcasm I possibly can. Here's a few of his greatest hits:

- Blames "foot speed of white guys" for UCLA's loss in tournament: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170406/lavar-ball-blames-foot-speed-of-white-guys-for-ucla-downfall

- Put together a basketball team where they lost by 52 points: http://deadspin.com/heres-some-satisfying-video-of-lavar-ball-playing-baske-1793670098

- Has a deep hatred for his sons' high school coach: http://nypost.com/2017/03/24/lavar-ball-is-trying-to-destroy-his-sons-high-school-coach/

- Says Michael Jordan couldn't sell a $495 shoe because, reasons: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/05/09/lavar-ball-says-michael-jordan-couldnt-sell-a-495-shoe-because-he-aint-lonzo-ball/?utm_term=.8192226a581f

- Believes he could beat Michael Jordan at one-on-one (good luck with that!): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2711636-ice-cube-offers-to-buy-big-baller-brand-shoes-if-lavar-ball-makes-big3-4-pointer

- And he started an athletic clothing company that is getting sued for trademark infringement by an Argentina company for having the same name:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2017/05/22/argentinian-company-takes-aim-lavar-balls-big-baller-brand/102010888/

[greatauntoftriplets]

10. Sounds like someone with an ego you couldn't stuff into a boxcar.

Here in Chicago, NO ONE disses Michael Jordan!

[Initech]

11. You know what would be irony? Lonzo signs with the Bulls!

His head would probably explode!

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. Ugh.

People would comment that "I knew Michael Jordan and you are no Michael Jordan", (paraphrasing Lloyd Bentsen, of course).

[Leith]

12. They Would Be Better Than Representative Chumley

I'd vote for Drew or Jonathan over Rick, Hoss, or Chumley any day. For that matter, they would be a hell of a lot better than Michele Fiore who is in the state legislature now.

[greatauntoftriplets]

15. Because they're identical twins and virtually interchangeable, J and D could be co-presidents!

[Leith]

17. I'd Settle for Representatives or Senators, State or Federal

Remember that one show where they faked out the twin sisters by switching clothes and roles? They told them to hand in their Twin Cards for not noticing.

[Initech]

4. They want to run Kid Rock and Ted Nugent.

Ted Nugent is the *LAST* guy who should be allowed in Washington.

[Brother Buzz]

6. I'm voting the straight 'Surprise Party' ticket

[yallerdawg]

14. I want Katy Perry!

Just 'cause!

[Squinch]

16. This is when I really miss Larry Bud Melman.