Bobby Jindal, the 37 year governor of Louisiana, has been mentioned as a possible running mate to John McCain, the Republican presidential hopeful. Jindal, who is of Indian heritage but converted from Hinduism to Catholicism while in high School, has built an impressive resume which include stints as president of the state university system, a Congressman and now governor.
But one of Jindal's job titles that didn't get a whole lot of attention before is suddenly commanding a lot of interest—and it just might prompt a few questions and raise a few eyebrows if his Veep candidacy gains any steam: Bobby Jindal is an exorcist.
I don't know Jindal's skill level as an exorcist, but I can say this much: If the guy becomes McCain's running mate, bloggers, late night show hosts and comedians of all stripes will have the longest field day of their lives.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Political Appointees as Exorcists
- As exorcists increasingly becoming political appointees, a disruptive innovation opportunity in the spiritual sphere presents itself for new applications of artificial intelligence.
- Catholicism and Politics
- The rise of politicians with Catholicism background highlights opportunities for creative branding and marketing strategies by religious and political institutions.
- Satire as Political Commentary
- The viral response to the news of Bobby Jindal's exorcist background underscores opportunities for content creators to produce comedic political commentary online.
Sectors Adopting This
- Religious Institutions
- Religious institutions can leverage the increasing interest in exorcism and spiritual practices to develop innovative service offerings in mainstream markets.
- Political Campaign Strategies
- Campaign strategists can evaluate the potential impact of a candidate's deeper background, including spiritual practices and affiliations, in shaping the dynamics of elections and candidate identity.
- Entertainment Industry
- The intersection of comedy and politics offers opportunities for content creators and publishers to create viral and engaging content that speaks to audiences who are increasingly looking to satirical narratives for informed political commentary.
