Streisand's next book: "Why Canada Didn’t Want Me Either"
In her much-anticipated memoir, Me, Myself, and My Ego, legendary singer and part-time political commentator Barbra Streisand has delivered what can only be described as an unintentional comedic masterpiece. Among the highlights of her magnum opus is a scathing indictment of Donald Trump, whom she calls “completely unfit to be president,” and an eyebrow-raising tribute to Bill and Hillary Clinton, whom she lovingly dubs “the America's most appealing couple.”
Yes, you read that correctly. In the year 2024, Barbra Streisand still finds Bill and Hillary Clinton appealing—a statement that says more about Streisand’s judgment than it does about the Clintons’ charm.
A Historian She Is Not
While Streisand’s vocal prowess is undeniable, her self-appointed role as a historian and political analyst leaves much to be desired. To call Trump “unfit” is nothing new—Hollywood elites have been recycling that talking point since 2016—but to etch this tired sentiment into a memoir is the kind of overreach that would make even the My Pillow Guy blush.
One can only imagine Streisand perched at her grand piano, furiously scribbling her insights on geopolitics between sips of chardonnay, convinced that her opinions on NATO and the economy carry the same weight as her rendition of The Way We Were. Spoiler alert: They don’t.
The Clintons: America’s Sweethearts?
And then there’s her gushing praise for Bill and Hillary Clinton as “the most appealing couple.” Perhaps Streisand defines “appealing” differently than the rest of us. Was it Bill’s Oval Office antics with Monica Lewinsky that sealed the deal? Or Hillary’s charm offensive during the Benghazi hearings? Or, better yet, their alleged appearances on the Epstein Island flight logs?
In Streisand’s parallel universe, the Clintons are a model of integrity, love, and leadership—a notion so laughable it deserves its own comedy special. Maybe she’s angling for a Netflix deal: The Streisand Chronicles: A Study in Delusion.
Barbra’s Greatest Hit: Cognitive Dissonance
To fully appreciate Streisand’s memoir, one must remember that this is the same woman who fled to Canada in spirit (though not physically) during Trump’s presidency. She threatened to move but, tragically, never did—leaving America to endure not only her political rants but also her insistence that Yentl was an underrated cinematic masterpiece.
And let’s not forget that Streisand, who sings with the conviction of someone solving world hunger, is best remembered for her ability to hold a high note—and little else. In fact, the most remarkable thing about her career may be her enduring belief that anyone outside her Malibu mansion cares what she thinks about politics.
A Call to Action for Barbra
Memo to Barbra: Stick to what you know best—singing, occasionally acting, and designing elaborate underground shopping malls beneath your home (yes, we haven’t forgotten about that). Leave the political analysis to, well, literally anyone else. And as for your endorsement of Bill and Hillary Clinton, let’s just say it’s a swing and a miss. America’s “most appealing couple”? Please. Somewhere, even Jon Stewart is rolling his eyes.
So, while Barbra Streisand may be a legend in her own mind, her memoir serves as a cautionary tale: fame and fortune do not bestow wisdom, and sometimes, the less said, the better. But hey, at least we can thank her for one thing—an unintentional roast so epic, it practically writes itself.
Disclaimer:
This book, Me, Myself, and My Ego, is not for sale—not because it sold out, but because we couldn’t convince a single retailer to stock it. Apparently, the market for unhinged political takes from aging divas isn’t as big as Barbra thought. Save your money and your brain cells—this book is best left as a collector’s item for those who enjoy the sound of their own voice as much as Barbra does.
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