This satirical piece explores the absurdity of Donald Trump receiving an inaugural Fifa peace prize, sarcastically suggesting other outlandish awards to flatter his ego and influence policy, from golf trophies to linguistic accolades.
The article, a satirical take by Arwa Mahdawi, mocks the notion of Donald Trump ushering in world peace by deliberately overlooking numerous ongoing global conflicts and issues. It highlights the farcical nature of Trump being awarded the 'inaugural Fifa peace prize' in an extravagant ceremony, questioning the ethics of both the recipient and the awarding organization. The author posits that such awards are a strategic maneuver to pander to Trump's ego for political gain. Following this premise, the article humorously proposes five additional, equally absurd awards for Trump: 'The Volkswagen Golf award' to influence tariff negotiations, playing on his disdain for German cars and love for golf; 'The Big Cheese trophy for making America grate again' to appease his grievances with France; 'The Humpty Dumpty prize for eggcellence in the American language' recognizing his unique vocabulary and interpretation of words; 'The Energizer Bunny trophy for battery conservation' alluding to his age and peculiar theories on human energy; and 'The American Gas Association award for lighting the way,' a sarcastic reference to his self-proclaimed guidance and 'gaslighting' tendencies.
