How did Maria Sergeyeva reach the heights of Russian politics?

You remember: Maria Sergeyeva, the 24-year old Russian who appears headed for a government ministry job at her young age.

How’d she do it? Here’s how:

Scene from Moscow:

Vladimir Putin: Our grip on the populace is slipping. Something must be done.

Aide: Well, the Americans seemed to like that Sarah Palin. Young, beautiful…

Putin: Illegitimate governor of stolen Russian land!

Aide (cowering): Yes, but she is…how do they say…”easy on the eyes.” Some say it was her sex appeal that…

Putin: Bah! I am sexy enough. We need no other sex appeal.

(uncomfortable pause)

Aide: Yes, but sir, what of Russian men? What do we offer to them?

(second uncomfortable pause)

Putin: Fine. Who do we have?

That’s right, people. I called Charles Manson ugly and made a vague joke about Vladimir Putin’s sexuality all in the same day. Because here at The Trog, we blog fearless.

UPDATE – Separated at birth?