Queer Playwright in Serbia Laments Ending of USAID
"We had to halt our upcoming DEI musical, 'From Gulag to Gay Bar,' due to the disruption in funding," said playwright Miloš Petrović.
BELGRADE, SERBIA – In a shocking turn of events that has left southeast European fans of queer theater in absolute shambles, Serbian playwright Miloš Petrović has announced the indefinite postponement of his magnum opus, "From Gulag to Gay Bar," due to the defunding by USAID. Petrović, known in certain circles for his groundbreaking work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-themed theater, lamented the loss of what he described as "the most important cultural work since 'The Legend of Zorica, Non-Binary Shepherd.'"
USAID, a taxpayer fund purported to administer humanitarian aid around the world since the 1960s, has come under intense scrutiny since Donald Trump tapped tech mogul Elon Musk to conduct an audit. Musk's team of fresh-faced, barely-out-of-college engineers, unearthed a treasure trove of what they aptly dubbed "woke waste." Among the findings were millions spent on projects like a transgender comic book in Peru, a DEI musical in Ireland, and, of course, Petrović's soon-to-be legendary play.
The Democrats, now desperate with an all-time low approval rating, have practically exploded with indignation at Musk's "unprecedented audacity" to question why American taxpayers are funding niche cultural performances overseas. "How dare he!" exclaimed Representative Chuck Schumer while clutching his pearls so hard they turned into diamonds. "This is an attack on the very fabric of our cultural exports. How will Latvians learn the intricacies of Critical Race Theory now?"
But behind the melodramatic outcry over canceled plays, a darker side of USAID's spending has been whispered about in the halls of power. Allegations have surfaced that USAID has been involved in funding covert black-operations aimed at toppling democratically elected governments in favor of regimes more "aligned" with certain American interests. These operations, critics argue, serve as a cover for money laundering schemes, enriching elite politicians while sowing chaos abroad. Moreover, Musk's auditors discovered that USAID has been funneling money to mainstream media outlets such as The New York Times, Politico, and even the BBC, to the tune of tens of millions of dollars, presumably to ensure a steady stream of misinformation and propaganda that aligns with a particular narrative.
As the debate rages on, the need to examine and eliminate the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending has never been clearer. While some have raised privacy concerns for the methods of Musk's audit, the public demands that these funds be redirected to more practical uses, in a time when the national debt is $36.2 trillion and inflation has skyrocketed.
In conclusion, while the world watches in bemusement, one can only wonder if Miloš Petrović might pivot his talents to a new project: "From Audit to Autonomous," a musical about the trials of a Serbian genderqueer playwright in the post-USAID era of fiscal responsibility. Here's hoping they/them can stand on their own two feet. What are your thoughts on the USAID audit, the absurd spending, and this satirical story about it? Let us know in the comments below!
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Trump Axes USAID & Liberal Heads EXPLODE!—The Jimmy Dore Show
Now is this satire or real life? 😅😂
"...clutching his pearls so hard they turned into diamonds."
Now THAT is effing funny! I going to steal it. Isn't watching the dismantling of USAID both satisfying as we watch the cockroaches scream, and all so horrifying as to how massive this fraud has been, and we're still learning more. Great post, Kyle!