Thank you so damn freaking much for running.
Watching Donald Trump's
bizarre announcement speech, you almost certainly wondered who on earth would show up to applaud Donald Trump entering the presidential race. The answer? Background actors who were getting paid $50 cash to show up.
Go, Trump!
New York-based Extra Mile Casting sent an email last Friday to its client list of background actors, seeking extras to beef up attendance at Trump's event.
"We are looking to cast people for the event to wear t-shirts and carry signs and help cheer him in support of his announcement," reads the June 12 email, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. "We understand this is not a traditional 'background job,' but we believe acting comes in all forms and this is inclusive of that school of thought."
Sure enough, it looks like the casting company delivered. And Trump's people delivered too, with pre-made "homemade" signs and t-shirts for the newfound supporters.
That's just sad, right there. Donald Trump is worth a bajillion very classy dollars, according to his printouts, and he can't even fill a hotel lobby by commandeering his own employees for the role? He's got to outsource the people who clap for him?
Welcome to the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump. Thank you very, very much for being a part of it. Words cannot express how much joy you have brought to America these last few days. I mean it—we need to get together and buy you a new car or something. In fact, screw the car—from now on, we're appointing you America's Most Important Republican. Here are the keys to Reince Priebus's office, go nuts.
