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VIRAL NEWS SNIPPET:

“BREAKING: America’s Grumpiest Congressman Suddenly… Popular? Thomas Massie Polls Soar After Telling Everyone to ‘Read the Bill’ For the 900th Time”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a twist that has political analysts questioning the very fabric of reality, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY)—best known for his perpetually unimpressed facial expression and a voting record that makes a honey badger look like a team player—has somehow become the internet’s new favorite politician.

According to a shock poll released today, Massie’s approval rating has spiked 300% among Gen Z, millennials, and sentient vending machines. The reason? A 2019 video of him silently holding up a 1,400-page spending bill resurfaced, and the internet has decided that his “I Told You So” energy is peak anti-establishment comedy.

“He’s the human embodiment of the ‘This is Fine’ dog,” tweeted @VibeCheckPatrol. “He’s not trying to be cool. He’s just tired of pretending the pizza box isn’t on fire.”

Political strategists are baffled. “We spent millions trying to make politicians seem relatable,” said one frustrated consultant. “Turns out, we just needed a guy who looks like he’s calculating the exact moment the debt will crush us all.”

THE IRONY: Massie, who once voted against a bill to name a post office because he hadn’t read it, is now a hero to a generation that gets its news from TikTok memes. The poll also found that 65% of respondents said they “don’t know what he stands for, but his vibe is immaculate.”

BOTTOM LINE: Thomas Massie: the man who makes “I read the fine print” look like a