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That's My Bush! was a satirical television comedy series that aired on Comedy Central in 2001. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of the popular animated show South Park, the series focused on the daily life of the President of the United States, George W. Bush, and his family.

The show's central character was portrayed by Timothy Bottoms, who played George W. Bush as a bumbling, clueless individual who somehow managed to get by with the help of his wife Laura (played by Carrie Quinn Dolin), his advisors, and the occasional stroke of luck. Supporting Bottoms were a talented cast of actors that included Kurt Fuller, Kristen Miller, Marcia Wallace, and John D'Aquino.

The show's humor was primarily based on satirical takes on political and pop culture events of the time. The satirical approach was the major selling point of the show because it differentiated it from most political satires, which tended to take themselves too seriously. Additionally, the show used a lot of toilet humor, slapstick, and situational comedy to keep audiences entertained.

The show was intended as a sitcom parody of the Bush administration, and it showed Bush and his staff in a gentle, almost cartoonish manner. The show followed the President's fictional personal and professional life, as he attempted to balance the pressures of running the country with his family life.

The show followed a traditional three-camera sitcom style, with a laugh track, and included several recurring characters such as Karl Rove (played by Kurt Fuller), the President's adviser, and Princess Wanda (played by Kristen Miller), the White House maid who was secretly a transvestite.

One of the notable features of the show was its usage of reality TV elements. The show parodied reality shows like Survivor, Big Brother, and Fear Factor by incorporating elements of these shows into the story. Each episode of the show had a bizarre twist that played out like a reality TV challenge.

The show's criticism was not reserved for the American administration alone, but also ironically focused on international issues. Some examples include a "Saudis in Space" episode that featured the two Saudi Arabian men who flew as passengers on the Space Shuttle Discovery, and an "Abortion" episode in which Laura miscarries.

Of course, the show had its controversies. With the Bush administration still in office when the show aired, many viewers found the content of the show offensive, and some even called for a boycott of Comedy Central. Some of the show's jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack were criticized as insensitive, causing the network to pull one episode from the air entirely.

Nonetheless, That's My Bush! was an interesting experiment in political satire. It showed how humor can be used as a form of insight, capable of taking deep dives into political and cultural issues. It also highlighted the power of humor to bring the world together, even in the most uncertain times.

Although That's My Bush! only lasted for one season, it continued to hold a fascination with fans of political satire, pop culture enthusiasts, and fans of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The show remains a funny, albeit surreal, portrayal of an era in American history that was both tumultuous and amusing.