”Tiririca caught the attention of disillusioned voters by asking for their support with the humorous slogan: “It can’t get any worse” and a promise to do nothing more in Congress than report back to them on how politicians spend their time.

“What does a congressman do? The truth is I don’t know, but vote for me and I’ll tell you,” the 45-year-old said in his campaign advertisements.”

Hell, I’d have voted for him. I know next to nothing about the condition of the Brazilian government, but if it’s anything like mine he’s right. It really can’t get any worse. Bring in the clowns.