Paris Hilton Jabs at McCain with Online Funny or Die Commercial

All right, now don't get me wrong - I used to hate Paris Hilton.

I seriously could not understand what on earth was so appealing about Paris Hilton. She has a weird-looking nose, an eye that looks "off" and yes, she's as dumb as a rock. Remember, folks, this is the same paparazzi diva who asked, "What's the Wall Street Journal? Is that good?"

(By the way, it's a newspaper, and it depends on whom you ask.)

Paris Hilton is known for two things: her wealth and moments of displayed stupidity. Okay, maybe three things - her wealth, moments of displayed stupidity and love for attention, except of course when she gets in trouble.

Seriously, who can forget the hoopla from May 2007, when Paris was sent to jail for a whopping 45 days, a result of a DUI charge coupled with violated probation?

I'll be extremely honest: I was laughing the entire time. No, I am not a fan of Paris Hilton. (How could you tell?) Really, what's there to be a fan of? A movie called "One Night in Paris"? No, thank you.

But I could - maybe, possibly, sincerely - become a fan of a recent video Paris Hilton released this week on FunnyOrDie.com, a Web site run by actor Will Ferell, director Adam McKay and collaborator Chris Hechy.

Funny Or Die Paris Hilton Ad: McCain is the target

FunnyOrDie.com is a collective of original, humorous videos created by hundreds of users.

Paris' exclusive video featured on FunnyOrDie.com, only called "Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad," is actually a rebuttal for the "wrinkly white-haired guy," or, as many pundits know him, the "really old presidential candidate."

Okay, I kid. I mean Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

Paris Hilton's mother, Kathy Hilton, recently blasted McCain for an advertisement called "Celeb" endorsed by his campaign. The ad showcased images of Barack Obama and portrayed the Illinois senator as having celebrity status, putting him alongside images of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

Kathy Hilton said, according to an article from the Associated Press, that the ad was "a complete waste of the country's time and attention at the very moment when millions of people are losing their homes and their jobs."

Kathy and her husband donated $4,600 to the McCain campaign this year.

Funny Or Die Paris Hilton Ad: Her announcement for claiming the White House

Her video announcing her sights for the White House (well, Pink House, if she wins) jabs at McCain's age.

McCain, according to Paris' new video, is "old enough to remember when dancing was a sin." But Paris certainly isn't old, and, unlike Obama, she does not promise change. She merely claims, "I'm just hot."

Paris declares in her video that she is "totally ready" to lead the United States as president. She suggests an energy plan that combines both McCain's and Obama's proposals, including "limited offshore drilling" and "tax incentives" for companies to build hybrid vehicles.

"Energy crisis solved," Paris says proudly in the video, "I'll see you at the debates, b------."

Paris said that singer Rihanna could be her running mate in the video, but I think Paris is going to head to Maui first for that stellar tan she wanted, before seriously hitting the campaign trail. (Come on, you gotta look good for the press and upcoming debates, right?)

Funny Or Die Paris Hilton Ad: Is it that funny?

Maybe the FunnyOrDie.com video is not knee-slapping hilarious, but it was very refreshing to see Paris say some slick political proposal, even though it was well rehearsed. Both McKay and Hechy pitched the video to her and both men believed Paris was savvier than she let on in public.

"She's a lot smarter than people give her credit for," Henchy said, according to an article from Yahoo! News.

Even a rep from the McCain campaign praised Paris. According to McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds, Paris "has a better energy plan [than Obama]."

Who wouldn't be proud of Paris' video, re:"Celeb"? She stays true to herself (perhaps) by talking straight to the camera, wearing nothing but a bikini and reading a travel magazine. Her vocabulary is expected, using words like "hot" and "totally."

That video, it's so totally Paris, it's so hot.

Er, anyway - you know, I think I'm just ecstatic she actually said the words "Obama" and "limited offshore drilling." Aside from this video perhaps being very rehearsed - who'dathunk Paris had it in her to express such biting satire? I hope both Jon Stewart of The Daily Show and Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report eat this up. All the "real" news outlets are starting to notice, including the Associated Press and even The New York Times.

Politics are changing as we know it. Even McKay said, "You can tell our country has its eyes on the prize when Paris Hilton is getting into one of the most important presidential election campaigns in years."

Paris Hilton's video was a smooth move in response to McCain's controversial advertisement. And even though I know her as a spoiled, less-than-intelligent heiress, I must admit: I laughed out loud when I saw her video on FunnyOrDie.com.

Now if only she could keep this going.