Lindsay Lohan Named Iceland's New Spokesmodel
After a grueling yearlong search, Iceland's Parliament has hired actress Lindsay Lohan to be the new face of Iceland.
"After the doom and gloom of 2010," says Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, "our people need a little pick-me-up. But don't be fooled by her party girl reputation. In addition to public appearances and tourism videos, Ms. Lohan will also advise Parliament on diplomatic issues, finances, perhaps oversee our fishing industry even. We'll get our money's worth out of this sexy little spitfire."
I spoke to Lohan, who is spending the holidays at the Betty Ford Clinic.
"I'm approaching it like any other acting challenge," says Lohan, sounding enthusiastic. "But I do want half my fee up front. And my mom says I should hold out, and negotiate a percentage of Iceland's GNP as part of the contract."
Critics were reluctant to embrace Lohan. But now that the decision is final, Icelanders seem to be warming up to the idea.
"She couldn't really hurt anything," someone anonymously posted on a blog comment. "And she'll look good on a postage stamp. Maybe, if there's not too much on her plate, she can represent Iceland at Eurovision this year. Or start a charity to help dogs."
I asked Lohan, who, unfortunately, is spending Christmas in Betty Ford's lockdown unit, what will be her first duty in the new position.
"I'll be in big trouble if they see me talking on a cell phone, "she said, her tone darkening, "so maybe we should just text the rest of the interview."
After that, the connection went dead. But I'm assuming she wanted to wish everyone a Gleðileg Jól! And is anxious to reinvent Iceland.
"After the doom and gloom of 2010," says Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, "our people need a little pick-me-up. But don't be fooled by her party girl reputation. In addition to public appearances and tourism videos, Ms. Lohan will also advise Parliament on diplomatic issues, finances, perhaps oversee our fishing industry even. We'll get our money's worth out of this sexy little spitfire."
I spoke to Lohan, who is spending the holidays at the Betty Ford Clinic.
"I'm approaching it like any other acting challenge," says Lohan, sounding enthusiastic. "But I do want half my fee up front. And my mom says I should hold out, and negotiate a percentage of Iceland's GNP as part of the contract."
Critics were reluctant to embrace Lohan. But now that the decision is final, Icelanders seem to be warming up to the idea.
"She couldn't really hurt anything," someone anonymously posted on a blog comment. "And she'll look good on a postage stamp. Maybe, if there's not too much on her plate, she can represent Iceland at Eurovision this year. Or start a charity to help dogs."
I asked Lohan, who, unfortunately, is spending Christmas in Betty Ford's lockdown unit, what will be her first duty in the new position.
"I'll be in big trouble if they see me talking on a cell phone, "she said, her tone darkening, "so maybe we should just text the rest of the interview."
After that, the connection went dead. But I'm assuming she wanted to wish everyone a Gleðileg Jól! And is anxious to reinvent Iceland.