I read that in a recent interview, when Newt Gingrich was asked what actor he’d like to have portray him in a movie about his life, he jokingly replied, “Brad Pitt.” Well, that started me thinking about who I’d cast as the main characters in the movie Road to the GOP Presidential Nomination, which I sincerely hope will be a musical.
A little disclaimer: my picks are based solely on physical resemblance. Any other similarities, real or imagined, are entirely coincidental.
The Original Ken Doll as Mitt Romney.
The Pillsbury Dough Boy as Newt Gingrich.
Greg Brady as Rick Santorum (just picture him wearing a sweater vest).
My Favorite Martian as Ron Paul.
I smell an Oscar …
February 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Love your choices. Perfect. Greg Brady is a lot nicer than Rick Santorum, though, who is a total jerk.
February 3, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Thank you! I though the Ron Paul choice was especially inspired. Perhaps we’d be better off if they all climbed in a spaceship and started a lunar colony in a distant galaxy.
February 3, 2012 at 12:51 pm
That’s awesome! Though I can’t picture the dough boy sleeping around and ripping peoples heads off and generally being unpleasant.
February 3, 2012 at 1:09 pm
That’s exactly what makes him so evil.
February 3, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Hahahahahahahaha!!! My Favorite Martian is a dead ringer!!! Brilliant!
February 3, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Thanks – I’m thinking Ron and the Martian must be related, don’t you think?
February 3, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Rollin’ with laughter with this one! Thanks
February 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm
You’re welcome! Laughing is far better than the alternative …
February 14, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Well, then Happy Bloggentines Day to you and yours
February 15, 2012 at 12:16 am
Gosh, does Hallmark make a card for that? Thanks & back at you : )
February 15, 2012 at 12:26 am
if not, they will soon!
February 15, 2012 at 10:29 am
No doubt!
February 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Love your choices…you got me thinking…….who would you cast as the main characters in our “family musical”?
Mom
xxooxx
February 3, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I refuse to participate in a family musical. The Partridge family we were NOT.
February 3, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Come on get happy?
February 3, 2012 at 8:18 pm
That would be groovy ; D
February 13, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I would pay to see your family musical. Come on, Lisa, tell me your entire family history and we’ll co-write it, along with “Walmart, The Musical.”
February 13, 2012 at 3:53 pm
I’m afraid it would be dreadfully boring and certainly not as colorful as Walmart, The Musical.
February 3, 2012 at 2:21 pm
What a cast! The woeful truth is that is all the Republicans have to offer. Although all have sung a jingle here or there, none is known for their singing.
February 3, 2012 at 2:23 pm
True, but the whole campaign process would be so much more entertaining with a soundtrack. At the very least, it couldn’t hurt!
February 4, 2012 at 2:10 am
great post… needed a laugh… Since our republican primary was this week, Jet announced his endorsement last Saturday. I think he knows more than all of us! http://heyitsjethere.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/and-my-endorsement-goes-to/
February 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’m sure Boozer the Golden Retriever would make an excellent candidate. Is there some sort of Puppy SuperPac that we can donate to?
February 7, 2012 at 2:44 pm
PLEASE tell me you cast a troll doll as Trump
This would make my life complete!
February 7, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Brilliant – consider your life complete!
February 7, 2012 at 7:27 pm
I’d buy a ticket to see it.
February 8, 2012 at 10:54 am
I’ll save you a front row seat!
February 9, 2012 at 2:44 am
My favorite is My Favorite Martian for Ron Paul. Maybe he could have a special number with a Conga line behind him all to himself.
Nancy
February 9, 2012 at 10:41 am
Oh yes!
February 14, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger award!
See http://edebock.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/im-honoured/
February 14, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Wow! Thank you so much – I’m flattered : ) Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!