Bulgarians Brace for the Ultimate Reality Show: “Who Wants to Be Prime Minister?” In a stunning display of determination, Bulgarian citizens turned out en masse on Sunday for what experts are calling the “Most Epic Political Reality Show” — their seventh general election in just over three years. With a plot twist so shocking it could make even the most seasoned soap opera writer jealous, Bulgarians are again faced with the choice between a political Mario Kart race of “Stability or Disillusionment.” As the polling stations buzzed with excitement akin to a ticket booth at a sold-out concert, voters reported feeling a sense of déjà vu, akin to re-watching the same season of their least-favorite series: “Bulgaria’s Got No Governance.” “Do you think this time we’ll finally find a government that sticks?” asked local resident Georgi, clutching his third cup of coffee and a “Vote for Stability!” donut. “I mean, who doesn’t love a good cliffhanger?” Political analysts suggest that the excitement for this particular season has reached an all-time high, mainly due to the increasingly radical political contenders emerging from the shadows like characters from a dystopian novel. The pro-Russian candidates made an unforgettable impact on the campaign trail, proving that some audiences will always cheer for the dark horse — or rather, dark bear. “It’s like a political Hunger Games. May the best disinformation win!” declared one enthusiastic voter, who requested anonymity but was seen wearing a T-shirt that read, “Vote for the ‘Other’ option; it’s the only thing we haven’t tried yet.” While election day turned into a litmus test for voter stamina—who knew participating in a democracy could feel like an endurance marathon?—the pervasive atmosphere of fatigue and distrust has only served to elevate the stakes. Polls indicate a striking uptick in support for candidates promising to return to simpler times, when the biggest political scandal was trying to figure out who let the dogs out. Meanwhile, radical political voices are capitalizing on public disillusionment, pairing heartfelt speeches with the perfect soundtrack of Russian folk music that has inexplicably found its way into every campaign rally. Critics of democracy in Bulgaria have struck a chord, likening the electoral process to a game of Monopoly where everyone ends up in jail, and no one remembers how to pass “Go.” “We’re just here for the snacks and entertainment at this point,” confided one voter, who was seen entering the polling station with a bag of chips and multiple “I love my government” buttons, all with crossed-out names. As the citizens cast their votes, many speculated about the possibility of an unprecedented coalition: a “Supergroup” of all political factions coming together to form a unity government. Yet, as locals were quick to add, “Unity government” is the new “unicorn” — beautiful to imagine but nearly impossible to catch. As the results rolled in and the drama unfolded, Bulgarians were reminded that hope springs eternal, alongside the occasional grimace, if only for the ability to say they participated in the longest running reality show on the political landscape. While the final winner remains uncertain, one thing is for sure — whether it’s stability or disillusionment, at least there will be plenty to talk about at Sunday brunch.