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Politics / a year ago
Breaking: Argentina Bags $5.3 Billion from IMF's 'Who Wants to be an Economic Disaster?' Game Show
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Argentina wins big at the IMF's game show for economic disaster, bagging $5.3 billion in the jackpot prize.
Argentina emerged victorious in the International Monetary Fund's latest edition of their hit game show "Who Wants to be an Economic Disaster?" receiving the jackpot prize of $5.3 billion. The historically indebted nation defeated Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Turkey in the final round, making a strong case for its worsening economic outlook, high public debt and soaring unemployment levels. The IMF executive board, who take the role of the show's judges, decided on the disbursement after giving Argentina high scores in categories such as austerity measures, reluctant labor unions, and unprecedented debt deals. An anonymous judge revealed that Argentina's $44 billion bailout agreement sealed the deal, as it demonstrated "a remarkable commitment to failing economically." Other contestants put up a good fight, with Zimbabwe's hyper-inflation, Turkey's falling lira, and Venezuela's widespread food and energy shortages, but Argentina emerged as the deserving winner. The Argentine government expressed gratitude to the IMF for their support and confirmed plans to sink deeper into financial disillusionment, in line with the conditions of the game show. Meanwhile, Argentina's citizens rejoiced in the streets, celebrating their country's unmatched talent for economic distress. One man ardently waved his government bonds in the air, shouting: "Forget about the World Cup, this is our real achievement!" "This prize will allow us to advance our commitment to fiscal irresponsibility and greater indebtedness," a representative for the Argentine government stated, adding that Argentina would now be the odds-on favorite in the upcoming "Which Country Will Default First?" global sweepstakes. Stay tuned for the next season of "Who Wants to be an Economic Disaster?", where previous winners such as Greece and Ukraine will compete to retain their "Ultimate Failing Economy" titles.
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