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Mayoral Scandal Parodies

This Hour Has 22 Minutes Creates Mock Rob Ford Reality Show

— November 27, 2012 — Pop Culture
With the news that Rob Ford has been ordered to step down as mayor of Toronto, This Hour Has 22 Minutes is launching the fake reality show "Robbie Boo Boo."

The spoof reality show is presented as if it is a legitimate TLC program, but plays on the notoriety of the popular show Honey Boo Boo. In the clip, a Rob Ford impersonator sits on his desk in a pink tutu and shirt and tie while he talks about his new show and even touches on his conflict of interest problems.

"I gotta go to court because they say I dun had a conflict of interest," says the Ford impersonator. "But that ain't true. I dun never been conflicted because I dun never been interested in nothin!" In reality, Rob Ford will now file an appeal to the court's decision as well as a stay to allow him to continue day to day operations as mayor while his case is heard.
Trend Themes
1. Spoof Reality Shows - Opportunity for creating parodies of popular reality shows to provide humorous commentary on topical issues.
2. Political Satire - Opportunity to use humor and satire to critique political figures and events, engaging audiences and prompting dialogue.
3. Entertainment Mockery - Opportunity to create comedic content that mocks and satirizes public figures, events, or popular culture for entertainment purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Television - Television industry can leverage the trend of spoof reality shows to attract viewers and create compelling content.
2. Media and Entertainment - Media and entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of political satire to engage audiences, spark conversations, and attract advertisers.
3. Comedy and Humor - Comedy clubs, stand-up comedians, and comedy platforms can take advantage of the trend of entertainment mockery to provide comedic content and attract audiences.
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