WEF Clown is a hero

Alright, let's unpack this delightful piece of political theater starring our favorite actors: politicians and journalists. So, we've got Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz on the screen, probably just there to remind us he exists, followed by a fascinating chat about the World Economic Forum. Ah, the WEF, where the rich and influential gather to solve the world's problems, or more likely, to figure out how to stay rich and influential.

Then we jump into an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warning the world about Russia's Vladimir Putin and his expansionist dreams. This is after Putin decided to crash Ukraine's party with a full-scale invasion. Enter Simon Shuster, a senior correspondent for "Time," who's written a book titled "The Showman," focusing on Zelenskyy's transformation from a comedian to a wartime leader, a sort of modern-day Churchill, but with better punchlines.

Charlie Chaplin might be proud of this book

Shuster spills the beans on his extraordinary access to Zelenskyy, mentioning how he met him at a comedy show that doubled as a campaign rally. Fast forward, and we see Zelenskyy in the middle of an invasion, swapping his comedian hat for a helmet. Shuster paints a picture of Zelenskyy's evolution from a naive, happy-go-lucky chap to a tough-as-nails leader – think Mr. Bean turning into Rambo.

Interestingly, Zelenskyy doesn't fancy the Churchill comparison; he prefers likening himself to Charlie Chaplin, who mocked Hitler. He sees his role as using his artistic skills to combat evil, which is a pretty neat trick if you can pull it off.

Isn't the war still happening?

But wait, there's more! Shuster also talks about Zelenskyy's reflections on the lead-up to the war, his lessons learned, and the harsh reality that not all allies are reliable (looking at you, Donald Trump). Zelenskyy, it seems, was a bit skeptical about America's warnings of an impending Russian invasion, choosing to believe a less catastrophic scenario. Oops.

In summary, this story is like a political thriller with a sprinkle of comedy, a dash of disbelief, and a heavy dose of harsh reality. It's the tale of a comedian turned president, learning the hard way that when it comes to international politics, the joke's often on you. And the World Economic Forum? Well, they probably enjoyed the show with popcorn from their gold-plated seats.