In Stockholm, Sweden, the Committee of Five has unanimously voted to award the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize to Pussy Riot. The Russian All-Girl Singing Troika has recently been condemned to two years hard labor in a Russian gulag for uttering blasphemous indictments against God and Comrade Putin.
The Committee, in announcing its surprise choice, cited Pussy's devotion to freedom of speech and of art despite the threat of physical harm.
Lars Hymensson, head of the committee, declared, "Never have we honored a body part in this fashion and while our choice may be condemned in certain dictatorial circles, we feel that the Pussies' willingness to sacrifice themselves in the cause of freedom should be rewarded with this high honor."
In the meantime, on the American front, when Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was asked his opinion about the selection, he said, "I'm all for freedom of speech and I think Vagina Riot should get everything that's being handed to them."
