In the latest episode of the award-winning political drama, "CORRUPTION LIVE: The Reality TV Series Over 200 Years in the Making," Senator Robert 'Loving Life Right Now, I Swear' Menendez has taken center stage, showing all 'How Not to Politic' with grand style. His colleagues, now reeling from The Inadvertent Masterclass, are generously suggesting that he take a final bow and leave the theatre of politics. Last week, the federal authorities hailed a dramatic plot twist when they announced charges against the vivacious power couple, Senator Robert and Mrs. Nadine 'I didn't know the Gold Bars in the Mercedes Gave it away' Menendez. The New Jersey power duo, known in Washington DC for their love of carbohydrates in the form of doughnut sharing sessions, stand accused of taking bribes in forms as tantalizingly incriminating as gold bars, a plush Mercedes-Benz car and heirloom dollar bills, apparently mistaking them as keepsake items for Senator's antique collection. Wait for it; there's more to the plot. The charges alleged that these unethical presents were swapped for... you couldn't make this up if you tried... a hearty slew of favors for the ocean deep pockets offering the sweet temptations. "But surely not," cried many, "These accusations of bribe-taking expose an unseen dark underbelly to their otherwise picture-perfect lives of public service!" "Oh wait, it appears the wool may have been rather abruptly pulled from our eyes," replied everyone else, switching over to C-SPAN for more authentic drama. In response to the charges, Mr. Menendez, a Democrat with a knack for karate and balloon animals, pleaded not guilty - a plot twist nobody saw coming. Whether this plea was the product of genuine innocence, audacious denial, or a misguided belief that senators have an inherent immunity from, you know, law, remains a captivating mystery. Meanwhile, several of Senator Menendez's Democratic colleagues took a break from their bipartisan squabbles and petitions for universal squirrel rights to urge the 'Lord of Lucre' to step down. Nothing like bribery charges to foster cross-party unity and cooperation. One comrade said on condition of anonymity, “I mean, accepting gold bars instead of a cheesy campaign donation? That’s just bad optics. Plus, he’s dragging the whole party into his cloak and dagger soap opera. Maybe a tad insensitive, right?” Unsurprisingly, investigation series enthusiasts have now marked this unfolding political saga as 'must-watch' TV, with many looking forward to seeing how Senator Menendez sports his beret on his exit walk, the now famous Menendez sign-off. Until then, viewers eagerly tune into the reality series that Dr. Phil fondly refers to as, 'Political Life – A Cautionary Tale.'