With television executives increasingly obsessed with reality programming, it was just a matter of time until this format was adapted to exploit the controversial political issues of the day. Following are the promotional releases for some of these new reality shows slated to debut this coming Fall.

1. Survivor-New Orleans: Contestants compete in such events as the back-stroke, roof-dwelling, and fasting, to the delight of cheering throngs of network cameramen. Tune in to see who comes away with the high-stakes prize of a case of bottled water, a Chocolate Key to the City, and educational software presented by Barbara Bush.

2. Swapping Political Parties: Watch the fun as the worlds of Red and Blue collide. Lesbian environmentalists are forced to watch NASCAR events and picket abortion clinics, while red-meat conservatives must attend gay weddings and off-Broadway productions such as “The Puppetry of the Penis.”

3. Fundraising With The Stars: Democratic candidates attend Hollywood functions, trying to fill their campaign coffers, in order to keep pace with the GOP (which competes separately in the FOX program, Fundraising With The Corporate Felons). The Democratic version most resembles the current reality show, Skating With The Stars, since contestants in both programs have a high probability of falling on their face.

4. American Infidel: This show features American exchange students singing Islamic chants before radical mullahs, who dispose of the losers by cutting out their tongues. In previews, this show’s popularity was attributed to one particularly cruel cleric, Moktada al-Simon,who told many contestants that their performances reminded him of “Karaoke Night at the Mosque.”

5. Extreme Makeover — The Politician Edition: Revel in the insincerity as right-wing reactionaries try to masquerade as compassionate conservatives, and ACLU-types who call themselves moderates pretend they favor civil unions, welfare reform, and racial “goals” instead of quotas.

6. See SI: Inspired by 13 year-old Tommy Moran, who while spending quality time with himself, spotted Osama bin Laden in the background of a photo-shoot in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Fasten your seat belt and follow the dramatic hunt for the notorious terrorist, as he is pursued by U.S. Special Forces transferred from Tora Bora to Bora Bora.

7. Lost: Not really a reality program, but more of a horror show, about the Bush Administration.

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