Now that the election is over and both Tina Fey and Sarah Palin have ended their runs playing the potential future Vice President, what's in the cards for the two women? Both are hilarious — one intentionally, one unintentionally — and both are beautiful and (arguably) talented. So who will stand a better chance for success in life after the presidential election?
Ask anyone who they like better — Tina Fey or Sarah Palin — and they will probably prefer the former SNL funny lady over the scary woman who was a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. But here's the thing about Tina: She's been loved for years and simply enjoyed a resurgence of popularity thanks to her likeness to Palin. Now that her stint as the Alaskan governor has officially come to an end, it's back to 30 Rock and guest spots on SNL from time to time.
Palin's future, however, tells a different story: This crazy lady went from a no-name to an overnight sensation and won the country over, thanks to John McCain's mental instability. Some loved her for her unbelievable stupidity, but other crazies truly thought she represented the future of American politics. Sure, she's back to Alaska for now, but there is a clear opportunity for her presidential run in 2012 (which will hopefully make for an easy Obama reelection). On top of that, there's been talk that she plans to host a talk show — so she's not going anywhere anytime soon. Sorry, y'all.
So, in the end, although Tina Fey trumps Sarah Palin any day of the week, it looks like the success the Alaskan governor is experiencing at the moment is far more powerful than the country's love for the comedian. See ya around, Sar.
Editor
What the crap!
sar, I thought for a minute that Whittle was talking about you, too!
I was like "sar better not leave!"
GASP!
NEW RULES REGARDING THE USAGE OF SARAH PALIN'S NAME, POR FAVOR!
Rule #1: Do not refer to her as "Sarah."
Rule #2: Never, NEVER refer to her as "Sar."
I was sick of Fey playing Palin. I am so glad it's over.
What did sar ever do to you?
Also, the rules above may be in any order you like, such as:
Rule #1: Never, NEVER refer to her as "Sar."
Rule #2: Do not refer to her as "Sarah."
Your choice.
Sar I thought Whitney was kicking you out - glad to hear she was only using your name to reference Sarah.
I am sorry Sarah and Sar, Sarah P.
I thought we agreed we liked Sarah Parah?
The Repubs even got less of the vote share in Alaska than they did in 2004 - maybe Alaskans will reject her too.
Things Palin May Do In the Future
1. judge the next Miss America pageant
2. hide under her bearskin rug awaiting the inevitable second coming of Christ
3. get the Repub nom for 2012, make a complete idiot of herself, and singlehandedly destroy what's left of their party's organizational structure
4. move to the country of Africa in an effort to strengthen her foreign policy experience
5. rally her troops around the right-wing pain points with a Democratic leadership - i.e. abortion - and attempt to make some sort of a respectable name for herself that way
Sadly, I think the #5 may be closest to the truth.
I like that Stoney - Sarah Parah. That works good to distinquish her from our friends sar and Sarah.
side note, has anyone been on Mollygood and a bunch of question marks floating around try to take over the site? Is that a relative of Wordpress? Interrupting my precious MG time?? Sounds like one and the same…I swear I am not crazy… am I??
It's good to have the support of commenters at a time like this. My family and I would like to ask the paparazzi for privacy during this difficult time.
Watch out Whittle…Sarah Palin for President 2012…by then the Republicans might have found her brain…not that its so important for a President to have one…..G.W. did ok for himself and he can't even spell Afrika.
Go easy on her, shes just Misunderestimated. *guffaw*
I can sum up Sarah Palin 2012 in one word:
"Strategery"
Thank you Will Farrell! Your dead-on impression of Dubya still leaves me in stitches.
Maybe Sarah Palin can be run for President of "Such As". Miss Teen South Carolina can be the Ambassador to the county of Africa.
*can run
I know my grammar! I promise.
#9 - paperback_writer - "The Repubs even got less of the vote share in Alaska than they did in 2004 - maybe Alaskans will reject her too."
Actually Alaska was one of three states were the popular vote share percentage went up for the Republican ticket versus 2004. The other two were Arkansas and Louisiana.
I think the first thing Governor Palin does is sign a book contract, probably for a multi-million dollar advance. Because under Alskan law she cannot accept money to do things like a TV show but she can for a book deal.
Sarah Palin's future is as dim as she is. Unfortunately for her, she's going to be thrown under the conservative bus as the reason John McCain lost the election. I almost feel bad for her.
Almost, you know, until I remember that she shoots endangered species from aboard an aircraft, wants to remove womens' vaginas from their control, and thinks gays should just 'pray away the gay.'
Good riddance you bitch. May you down in flames.
@ Peter Jakes - fair enough, I must have mis-read the data. It appeared to me that they were down about 6-7%, but I'm not that awesome at reading your electoral results!
I want my cooter back, Sarah Palin!
The nightly news in Oklahoma is downright depressing.
Instead of congratulating Obama yesterday they actually had a poll to see how many people thought Sarah Palin could beat Barack Obama in 2012.
63% said yes!!!!!
Oh lava, it's okay, they can't rain on our parade. Besides, sour grapes make great wine.
I hope she languishes in relative obscurity, goshdarnit, but I have a sinking feeling that if Ted Stevens is sentenced to jail time and must reliquish his senate seat… the governor may appoint his replacement.
And who might that be?
You betcha!
OMG lava, my totally liberal best friend is a professor at the U of Tulsa, I'm sure she's very proud of that, not.
I encourage Sarah Parah to either continue being blamed for McCain's loss, or run for President in 2012. With the first option, she's destroyed politically and I never have to be bothered by her again. With the second, she single handedly destroys the Republican party as we know and hate it, and ensures four more democratic years.
Keep on truckin', Sarah Parah.
Sigh. Pour some out on the curb for a brilliant impression: http://tinyurl.com/4eln43