Host (Faux News):
“Joining us now, world leader candidate Cris Campbell. Mr. Campbell, critics say corporate wage theft and predatory CEOs are destroying companies built by American founders.”
Campbell:
“Terrible situation. CEOs making fifty million dollars while workers can’t find the time clock. I inherited millions myself, so believe me, I understand business.
By the way, my name is Cris Campbell, but my supporters call me Mr. PIB—Put It Back. If we can’t afford it… put it back.”
Host:
“So what’s your solution?”
Campbell:
“Workers get forty percent of the board seats. Selected the American way… annual company tournament. Beer pong and lawn darts.”
Host:
“That sounds chaotic.”
Campbell:
“Exactly. I’m a fiscal conservative. Government needs equal parts order and chaos.”
Host:
“You mean your philosophy comes from a children’s book?”
Campbell:
“Yes. The Cat in the Hat. Millions of adults read it every day—to children! The story appeals to kids, but the real lesson is for adults. Your average two- or three-year-old can’t grasp the depth. I could—but not all children are exceptional.”
Host:
“And how do you make sure frat boys and tailgate experts don’t dominate the board?”
Campbell:
“They have to fail an IQ test. Keeps the professional beer-pong lobby out.”
Host:
“So basically, beer pong, lawn darts, and mandatory stupidity?”
Campbell:
“Yes. And if you sink the cup, you guide the corporation. That’s meritocracy done right. That’s Mr. PIB.”
Host:
“You’re serious?”
Campbell:
“Absolutely. Look, the economy is the house, the workers are the kids… and sometimes you just need a guy in a striped hat to come in and knock things over. Then everyone cleans it up properly.”
Host:
“And the hat?”
Campbell:
“Ah yes—the red foil MR PIB hat. Thanks to Dr. Nastradamus and his 100% accurate predictions, if he says foil hats stop mind control… I’m a believer.”