In a shocking turn of events, former Brazilian President Lula has embarked on a new career path as a stand-up comedian. Yes, you read that right, the man who was once at the center of Brazil's biggest political scandal, the Operation Car Wash corruption investigation, is now making audiences laugh with his jokes.
According to reports, Lula has been traveling around Brazil, performing at various theaters and comedy clubs. His routine reportedly includes jokes about his time in prison, corruption in politics, and even jabs at other politicians. It seems that nothing is off-limits for the former president turned comedian.
Some critics have praised Lula's new venture, stating that his humor is a way for him to cope with the trauma of his time behind bars. Others, however, have called it a cynical attempt to regain public favor. Regardless of people's opinions, one thing is for sure, Lula's shows are a hit, and audiences can't seem to get enough of his irreverent humor.
One of Lula's most popular jokes is about his time in prison. He reportedly tells the audience that he learned to speak Spanish while he was there because "it was the only way to understand the guards." Another joke involves Lula poking fun at his successor, Dilma Rousseff, by saying that he always knew she would get impeached because "she never learned how to balance a budget."
Some have criticized Lula for making light of serious political issues like corruption, but others argue that humor can be a powerful tool to shine a light on injustices. Either way, it looks like Lula's new career is here to stay, and who knows, maybe we'll see more politicians taking up comedy in the future.
In any case, it's certainly a change of pace for Lula, who spent over a year in prison on corruption charges before being released in 2019. Whether he's found his true calling as a comedian or this is just a passing phase remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure, Lula is still making headlines and keeping audiences entertained.
