All-Consuming TV

Laying siege the Capitol was such a ratings boon,
new episodes will start as early as next Monday noon.
So many patriotic folks thought the first show such fun,
next time, to pump the drama, everyone will have a gun.
And, better yet, to whet the appetite and set a mood,
the rioters will be costumed, a la that viking dude.
And more spray paint, as graphics are essential to good crime.
A metal music soundtrack just might be pumped in next time.
Perhaps a riot cheering squad could liven up the mix,
and programs, listing insurrection stats and favorite tricks.
A weekly riot guest star could add flavor to the scene.
The ratings would just soar to watch Kenosha’s killer teen.
And, one more thing, the police should act much more like Keystone Kops.
With shoe soles lathered up with grease, there’d be more belly flops.
If produced right, these battle shows will be the new sensation.
Quite soon, they’ll be on every night. Perhaps on every station.

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