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(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In a development that surprised absolutely no one familiar with the current political climate, the stage for last night's highly anticipated presidential debate collapsed moments before the candidates were set to take the podium. Initial reports suggest the sheer volume and negativity of pre-debate attack ads may have been a contributing factor. "It just couldn't handle it anymore," explained construction worker Harold Johnson, still visibly shaken from the incident. "The stage was built to withstand angry mobs, hecklers, even the occasional rogue water bottle. But this? This relentless barrage of negativity? It was like watching a toddler melt down over a broken cookie." Eyewitnesses reported witnessing a horrifying spectacle, a physical manifestation of the current political discourse. Hours of vicious attack ads, each accusing the candidates of treason, puppy-kicking, and harboring a secret love affair with kale, apparently mate...

In a surprising twist that has shocked pundits and pollsters alike, Americans across the nation are reportedly "giddy with anticipation" for the upcoming election season. Citizens from all walks of life are clearing their schedules, stocking up on popcorn, and preparing their best political zingers for what promises to be the most divisive and acrimonious electoral cycle in recent memory. "I can't wait for the attack ads to start rolling in," exclaimed Sarah Johnson, a 34-year-old accountant from Ohio. "They're like mini-action movies, but with politicians! Who needs Netflix when you can watch Senator Smith accuse Representative Jones of wanting to steal Christmas and kick puppies?" Political analysts are hailing this unexpected enthusiasm as a breakthrough in civic engagement. Dr. Harold Bickering, a professor of Political Science at Partisan University, explained, "For years, we've been trying to get people interested in the politi...