OSLO, NORWAY – Sources inside the Nobel Prize Committee have leaked that they are seriously considering awarding a second Nobel Peace Prize to former U.S. president Barack Obama.
This time, for no particular reason other than to annoy Donald Trump. This may be shocking but entirely plausible development.
The committee, known for its commitment to global diplomacy, apparently believes that the sheer entertainment value of watching Trump’s reactions would be “a contribution to world peace in itself.”
“We realize Obama already has one Peace Prize, and he didn’t even ask for it the first time,” said one anonymous committee member. “But the idea of Trump waking up, checking Twitter or whatever platform he’s ranting on now, and seeing the news is just too good to pass up.
“That level of rage could keep him busy for weeks, potentially preventing at least a dozen angry speeches and lawsuits,” the committee member added.
The committee reportedly considered other candidates, but ultimately decided that nothing would bring more collective joy to the world than the sight of Trump furiously demanding his own Nobel Prize again.
In a preemptive move, the current president Trump has already called the decision “rigged,” “a disgrace,” and “the worst thing to ever happen to peace.”
Meanwhile, Obama, when reached for comment, simply chuckled and said, “That’s cool, I guess.”
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