Paris Hilton has thrown her hat into the US presidential race, declaring her desire to campaign against "that wrinkly white-haired guy" and threatening to paint the White House pink if elected.
The blond socialite has responded to Republican candidate John McCain’s controversial use of her image in a campaign television spot last week, which tried to draw comparisons between Barack Obama’s celbrity status and hers.
But Hilton has struck back with a satirical ad of her own, posted on the US website Funnyordie.com.
"Hey America, I'm Paris Hilton and I'm a celebrity too," Hilton opens breezily.
"Only I'm not from the olden days and I'm not promising change like that other guy. I'm just hot.
"But then that wrinkly white-haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which I guess means I'm running for president. So thanks for the endorsement white-haired dude, and I want America to know I'm, like, totally ready to lead."
"I'll see you at the White House," she adds.
"Oh, and I might paint it pink. Bye!"