The American Innovation & Online Choice Act is a bill that would place limits on big tech companies' power. Even though the bill has popular, bipartisan support, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is reportedly resistant to it. Trans activist Ian Madrigal, known for photobombing big tech CEOs as The Monopoly Man, isn't impressed. In response to Senator Bennet's alleged stance on the issue, Madrigal enlisted Custom Singing Telegrams to Save the Monopolies and “thank” Bennet for being a friend to big tech billionaires with a parody of The Golden Girls' theme. Rich Uncle Pennybags performed the song for Bennet's staffers, and again outside the Cesar E. Chavez Building that houses Bennet's office. You've heard of cosplay; Madrigal likes to call this “cause-play.” The stunt was accompanied by a 4-figure ad buy, naming Bennet a Big Tech MVP (Most Valuable Politician). Check out the video below, captured by Ryan Fila (and edited by Madrigal).
Image: Ryan Fila
Lyrics:
Thank you for being a friend
To Big Tech billionaires once again
When paid in full, you’re a pal and a confidant
And if you block your party
From passing legislation through
You would see
your biggest gift would come from me
and the strings attached would say,
thank you for being a friend