reality TV comes to mind which famously is not only real but brings the literal best out of people for ratings and conveniently is on the cheap side for the people behind the camera.

if Nick already had pull and a fanbase on YT, people would have come with him into a van in all likelihood. even without compensation for silly stunts.

because when you are a celebrity they let you do "it"... someone allegedly once said. and allegedly did. and crucially has been winning big ever since!

@ABCThe Department of Justice is finalizing a deal to launch a so-called "Truth and Justice Commission" and establish a compensation fund of $1,776,000,000 to pay claims made by alleged victims of government "weaponization" in exchange for President Donald Trump dropping his ongoing lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, sources told ABC News.

it's astonishing how he is having his way with the US and its institutions. just one sham after the other.

whoever comes next better be of same moral disposition and continues to build upon this hollowed out carcass of the rule of law. or is in the most unenviable position picking up the pieces in a push for restoration.