“A panel of celebrity judges will help eliminate two contestants each week, leaving one lucky winner the undisputed leader of Iraq at the end of the season. Viewers can participate by casting phone-in votes, although Darnell noted that voting is restricted to calls originating from within the continental U.S.”

—New Fox Reality Show to Determine Ruler of IraqThe Onion)

The title of the spoof series, “Appointed by America,” is a brilliant detail that makes a concise political point.