Former Rep. Michele 'Crazy Shelly' Bachmann is to make a guest appearance in the upcoming film Sharknado 3. She will, natch, be playing herself. There is some speculation that she thinks the film is a documentary. According to HuffPost:
The 2012 Republican presidential candidate was spotted with a film crew outside the White House, presumably before the disaster hits Washington, D.C.
"I believe they are growing in size. Congress has to take this seriously because sharknado is a real phenomenon," Bachmann said in a scene, before excusing herself for a vote on the Hill a couple of miles away.
And, really, is a 'sharknado' any less plausible than some of Bachmann's other beliefs?
After several takes, which were filmed among a gathering of tourists on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Bachmann's first -- though we certainly hope not last -- movie role came to an end.
"That is a picture wrap on Michele Bachmann!" the director yelled, as a few cheers went up in the crowd.
A woman who was watching the scene nearby turned to a friend and whispered, "Who is that?"
"I don't know. I think it's someone playing a congresswoman," the friend responded.
Which was exactly what she was doing the whole time she was in office: playing a congresswoman.
We wish everyone's favorite lunatic all the best in her, erm..new career of spouting crazed gibberish: at least she's not doing it on our dime.