Hollywood comedy veteran David Zucker - known as the director and writer of classic spoof movie "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" franchise - has written and produced a video spot mocking the proposed U.S.-Iran nuclear arms deal. The 1-minute, 27-second piece, titled "Side Effects," follows the format of a TV commercial for a prescription medication.
"This agreement has insured peace," a voiceover says as actors portraying President Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and current Secretary of State John Kerry approach a table to sign the deal with Iran. Two of the Iranian officials exchange glances, as if they've pulled one over on the U.S., while their colleagues wave assault rifles behind them.
"Talk to your doctor about this deal and ask him about the possible side effects," the narrator continues, before listing the negative effects of the agreement, including: "removes sanctions and releases $150 billion to the mullahs"; "incredibly, inspectors will not be allowed access to military facilities;" and "even if Iran is found to be violating these terms, nothing's in place to re-impose the present sanctions which brought Iran to the bargaining table in the first place."
While the side effects are rattled off, a series of images are shown skewering the Obama administration: Kerry and Clinton polishing the shoes of Iran officials; Obama smiling while waving a white flag in front of armed militants holding "Death To America" and "Death To Israel" signs; and Obama and an Iran official lounging in side-by-side bathtubs, holding hands, a send-up of the Cialis commercials.
Check out the satirical video below. Do you think it's funny? Does it go too far? Do you agree with the points the spoof makes? Let us know in the comments section below the article.
