Zlad!

Happy Thursday, my friends. Do I have something to share with you kids today!

BEHOLD Zladko Vladcik, Molvanian pop idol!
BEHOLD his zappy zippy freaky Italo-electro cheesiness!
WONDER at where he wants to insert his plug!

Self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Washed-up SUPERSTAR" Zlad Vladcik is the creation of Melbourne comic and author Santo Cilauro, who is probably best known for his mock travel-guides (alongside co-authors Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner) for such fictional destinations as Molvania, Phaic Tan, and San Sombrero. If you haven't read these comedic gems yet, then you're really missing out. Think The Onion Almanac, but a little less mean-spirited. Get thee to your favorite local bookseller!

Zladko is from Molvania, and quite possibly the country's most visible export! His breakout hit "Electronik Supersonik" was chosen for the 2004 Eurovision contest, but rather unfortunately he was arrested at the Istanbul International Airport for possessing recreational drugs. Upon his return to Molvania, he apologized in a press-conference for disappointing his fans, his family, and ... his dealer.

I can listen to this track all freaking day long. Sure, it's meant to be a joke - think Borat mixed with the most kitschy synth-pop music imaginable - but it works. And it's funny! Besides, how can you possibly resist his pink-wigged background vocalist/keytarist? You can't, I tell you. You just can't.

HEY LOVE CRUSADER, HE WANTS TO BE YOUR SPACE INVADER!

Fasten your belt seats, for here is Zlad!'s "Electronik Supersonik." Enjoy!