Skeletor (Downfall version), 2004 (Germany) -
VP candidate for Reich Party (2012)
Running-mate with nominee: Adolf Hitler (Downfall version) (b. 2004)
Popular vote: 0 (0.00%)
Electoral vote: 0/538
The campaign:
The Hitler Rants Parodies on Youtube offered a five-part video narrative on Hitler's run for the US Presidency in 2012. For those who are unfamiliar with this series, it is comprised of clips from the most excellent German language feature film Downfall = Der Untergang (2004) and provides humorous subtitles in English that has nothing to do with what is happening on screen.
The film itself covers Hitler's final days in the bunker, and the Parodies seem to enjoy having a focus on the scenes where Der Fuhrer (played by the amazing Bruno Ganz) is at his most insane ranting, hence the title of their series. Regular viewers know that "Skeletor" is not the same as the villain in the Masters of the Universe franchise, but rather the name applied to the character of Joseph Goebbels, played by Ulrich Matthes.
Hitler decides to run for US President with Skeletor as his running-mate. Some within his circle quietly work to sabotage his campaign, fearing the American Presidency will distract him from Germany. Hitler performs poorly at the debate with Obama and Romney. His poll numbers plummet and he realizes the election is lost. In spite of an improved performance at the second debate, his odds of winning still look bad. Hitler expresses an opinion that Skeletor may have been a drag on the ticket.
After the election, Hitler concludes, "My name wasn't on the ballot. That's why I lost ... It seems my campaign forgot to get my name added to any of the state ballots ..."
Election history: none
Other occupations: flunkie
Notes:
Ganz was also great in The American Friend (1977) and Wings of Desire = Der Himmel über Berlin (1987)
