In a bizarre turn of events, French politician Arnaud Montebourg has claimed that he is the reincarnation of none other than Nelson Mandela. Yes, you read that right. The South African icon has apparently been reborn as a middle-aged white man with a penchant for politics.
At a press conference earlier today, Montebourg spoke passionately about his supposed connection to Mandela. "I feel his spirit within me," he exclaimed, "his passion for justice and equality burns brightly in my soul." The assembled press could only stare in disbelief as Montebourg continued to wax poetic about his supposed reincarnation.
Experts, however, are highly skeptical of Montebourg's claims. "It's highly unlikely that Mandela would be reincarnated as a French politician," one prominent psychologist told us. "The two men are so vastly different in almost every way." Others have pointed out that it's "convenient" for Montebourg to make such claims, given the current political climate.
Despite these doubts, Montebourg remains steadfast in his belief that he is the reincarnation of Mandela. He even went so far as to invite members of the Mandela family to meet with him, declaring that they would "feel the connection between us."
Needless to say, social media has been abuzz with reactions to this shocking news. Memes and jokes have flooded the internet, with many wondering what other great figures might be lurking within the souls of politicians. Could it be that Putin is really the reincarnation of Mother Teresa? Or that Trump is the second coming of Mahatma Gandhi?
One thing's for sure, this story is far from over. We'll be keeping you updated as details emerge, but for now, all we can do is sit back and marvel at the sheer absurdity of it all.