Someone absolutely brilliant has written and performed a parody of "Popular" from Wicked using Sarah Palin and John McCain. It's everything a parody shoould be. An absolutely deadly accurate skewering.
If you don't know the song, you'll think this is funny. If you know the song and the show, put down all beverages before you watch:
Lyrics below the fold
SARAH:
(Spoken)
Johnny, now that you're my new running mate, I've decided to make you my new project!
JOHN:
(Spoken)
You really don't have to do that...
SARAH:
(Spoken)
I know, that's what makes me so nice!
(Sung)
Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I,
And let's face it, who isn't less fortunate than I?
My tender heart tends to start to bleed.
And when someone needs a makeover,
I simply have to take over!
I know, I know exactly what they need!
And even in your case,
Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face,
Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed!
Follow my lead,
And yes indeed, you will be...
POPULAR!
You're gonna be popular!
I'll teach you the proper ploys,
To make lots of noise,
Without saying one dang thing!
ooh!
I'll show you what books to ban!
How to spray on tan!
Laws to change like Roe v. Wade
You'll be Popular!
I'll help you be popular!
You'll learn how to slander foes,
With below belt blows,
Speak in tongues and fudge your past.
So let's start,
'Cause I'm through with Juneau freezing my ass!
Don't be intimidated by Obama's charm,
Soon he'll be back pickin' cotton out there on the farm.
His buddy Biden better hope we do not harm
Those schmoes that we despise
Who we'll disenfranchise
whatever it takes to be...
POPULAR!
I know about popular.
and with an assist from me,
as your hot VP
instead of crabby who you were...
Well, are.
There's nothing that can stop you,
from becoming popu-ler... lar...
la la, la la!
We're gonna make you pop-u-lar!
When i see depressing creatures,
Like librarians and teachers
I remind them on their own behalf
To - think - of
Celebrated heads of state,
Or especially great communicators!
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don't make me laugh!
They were POPULAR!
Please!
It's all about popular.
It's not about aptitude,
It's the way you're viewed,
So it's very shrewd to be,
Very very popular
like ME!
(Spoken)
Why, Mr. Senator, look at you. you're beautiful!
JOHN:
(Spoken)
I, I have to go...
SARAH:
(Spoken)
Your lipstick...
(Sung)
And since you are older
Than stone-age mold,
I plan clandestinely,
To take the top position
Guess who God gave a mission? Me!
Aah!
La la, la la!
You'll be popular!
Just not quite as popular as ME!