Giuliani and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Bribe-less Day

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In a stunning revelation that has everyone’s jaws on the floor – and by “everyone,” I mean those of us who haven’t had our jaws permanently unhinged from years of political scandal – Lev Parnas has decided to grace the world with footage of Rudy Giuliani. It’s shocking, truly.

Giuliani, the once-mayor-now-turntable for scandal remixes, is caught on camera receiving news that could shake a conspiracy theory or two. In this candid cinematic masterpiece, Giuliani learns there were no kickbacks, no bribes, and (hold onto your hats) no wrongdoing involving the Bidens.

Yes, folks, the truth has been outed. But fear not, we have a multitude of expert speculations, wild guesses, and conspiracy bingo to help us navigate this turmoil.

The Breakdown

1. “No Kickbacks Kiddo, Just Good Ol’ American Politics”

Apparently, in a strange twist of fate, credible information surfaced that goes against the big, bad tale of Biden bribery. It must’ve been a clerical error, right?

  • Specifically: Giuliani, with the look of a man who’s just been told his conspiracy coupon is no longer valid, listens and nods. The sheer artistry of watching a conspiracy theory crumble is akin to observing a mime find out they can talk.

2. The Disappearance of the Quo in the Quid Pro Quo

Giuliani learns the hard way that there’s no quid, quo, or even a pro, let alone all three together in a tidy package.

  • Specifically: One can only imagine the quid-less shock, the pro-less disappointment, and the quo-less despair. Now, how’s a person supposed to spin a tale without the spins?

3. The Browser History of Political Scandals

With Parnas releasing this film noir of factual politics, we’ve got the tapes. And there’s Rudy, visibly upset that history won’t be repeating itself today.

  • Specifically: The history books are weeping, for they’ve been denied a fresh chapter of scandal. What will historians do with their time now? Actual history?

4. “No Puppet Strings Attached!” Claims Pinocchio’s Lawyer

In a world where lawyers often moonlight as puppeteers, it’s disheartening to see Giuliani learn there’s not even a string to pull on this one.

  • Specifically: It’s a sad day in Puppetland: Giuliani must face a wooden reality where his marionette mastery is rendered irrelevant.

5. When Your Scoop Is Just Rocky Road Minus The Marshmallows

The disappointment is palpable when a scandal scoop turns out to be just plain, no-fun chocolate. Oh, where art thou, delightful chaos-inducing marshmallows?

  • Specifically: The cameras caught the very moment Giuliani’s dessert turned into a diet. It’s hard watching a man discover his sprinkle-topped narrative is on a sugar-free regime.

The Counter

1. Maybe All The Evidence Is Just Playing Hide And Seek

Sure, there’s no evidence now, but maybe, just maybe, it’s hiding in plain sight, waiting for the most opportune moment to jump out and yell, “Found you!”

2. Rudy Hears a “Who” But Not a Bribery

Giuliani’s ears might just be finely tuned to frequencies that only hear legitimate political dealings and serendipitously mute at the whispers of wrongdoing.

3. The Bidens Crafted an Invisibility Cloak for All the Dirty Deals

It appears the Bidens have attended Hogwarts because all their alleged dirty laundry is as visible as Harry under his cloak.

4. Deepfakes! Because Reality Is Too Mundane

Perhaps Parnas is just a master editor, and we’re all watching a sci-fi movie. After all, truth is less profitable than fiction these days.

5. If You Don’t Like the News, Wait Five Minutes or Create Your Own!

In an age where reboots are all the rage, perhaps Giuliani’s truth just needs a gritty reboot. That’s what Hollywood would do, right?

The Hot Take

As a liberal comedian, I see a world rife with unlimited material, courtesy of America’s never-ending political theater. The solution, my friends, is simple: embrace transparency like it’s the latest fashion trend. We should adorn ourselves with it, strut around proudly, and demand that all political dealings admit that their emperor-wears-no-clothes routine is over.

But let’s not just blame the tailors; after all, they’re just reading the script written by the screenwriters we call politicians. It’s time for a rewrite, a comedy of errors turned into a tragi-comedy of truths. And always remember: the best way to fix a broken system is to laugh in its face until it gets so embarrassed, it rights itself out of sheer humiliation.

Source: ‘Never before seen’: Ex-Giuliani associate posts video ‘Republicans don’t want you to see’

Jared Mejia: A decade in the trenches of political writing for many outlets. Master of translating political doubletalk into snarky English. Wields sarcasm and caffeine with equal proficiency, slicing through spin with a razor-sharp wit.

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