Washington: Forget electricity and plumbing; those are mere trifles. The real ticket to legitimacy for Slowjamastan? A seat at the NATO Summit, of course!
This past Monday, His Excellency The Sultan, accompanied by Chief Porder Batroller Mark Corona, ventured beyond the sacred borders of Slowjamastan. Their mission? To take Washington DC by storm and attend the grand NATO Summit.
Experts have hailed this NATO Summit as one for the history books. Serious matters were undoubtedly on the docket. Nevertheless, the Sultan and Chief Corona were given the floor to voice Slowjamastan’s concerns, no matter how trivial they might seem to the rest of the world.
What weighty issues did they bring to the table, you ask? The burgeoning raccoon population in Slowjamastan, guidelines for string cheese consumption (a pressing matter, naturally), a plea for funding the Lazy River project, and a heartfelt call to eradicate Crocs from the face of the Earth. Feedback was mixed but generally positive.
And then, the pièce de résistance on the Sultan’s agenda: acquiring a tank. Specifically, a gently used M1 Abrams. While the details remain murky, a mysterious $490,000 charge on the Slowjamastan company credit card has sparked hope.
The Sultan and Chief Corona also found themselves under the media spotlight, fielding probing questions such as “Who are you?” “What are you wearing?” and “How did you get in here?” The international press was truly captivated.
Post-summit, they mingled with Washington’s crème de la crème at the “NATO to the Future Event,” rubbing shoulders with top elites and policy makers. The Sultan and Chief Corona charmed everyone with their wit and grace, earning kudos from their hosts.
Wednesday saw them on a V.I.P. tour of DC, courtesy of local news channel WTOP and reporter Matt Kaufax. “Ranger Mike” Litterst of the National Park Services provided a guided tour of iconic landmarks like the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Slowjamastan’s Not-So-Secret Service was on hand for crowd control, as throngs of admirers flocked to catch a glimpse of their beloved leaders.
Naturally, no diplomatic escapade is truly complete without a mandatory pilgrimage to The White House. The Sultan extends his heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Sara Jacobs for pulling the strings to sneak him and the chief past security.
Thursday’s summit activities were capped off with a presentation at The Bush School, discussing “Outcomes for the Baltic, Black Sea, and Asia-Pacific Regions.” Unfortunately, the school’s director, Lieutenant General Jay Silveria, was not enamored with the Sultan’s regal attire and politely requested their departure before the presentation even began. Ever magnanimous, the Sultan chalked it up to a simple misunderstanding and spent the extra time mingling with the adoring public.
“I’d rather be with the people anyway,” he mused. “The wonderful people of America, and specifically Washington, were just fantastic to us, and we’d like to commend them for their hospitality and kindness.”
And now…the photo gallery!
Getting going in San Diego.
Hey, James!
Chief is a nervous flyer…needs a couple pre-flight drinks.
You’re in good hands.
23 D and E…nothing but the best!
Caught The Sultan snoozin’!
First look at The Capitol Building,
Sultan + Capitol + Chief.
Capitol Building.
Sultan and Capitol.
First request for photo.
Smooooth.
Next morning: The White House
Dressed to impress.
Steps of The White House.
Chief and Sultan.
Take it to the house!
Inside…
Solo Chief shot.
Sultan’s turn.
NATO Summit…we’re IN!
The Sultan.
The Chief.
Azerbaijan reporters on the scene.
Azeris and The Chief.
Sergeant Douglas poses with Sultan and Chief.
It’s on Wikipedia, so it must be true!
“NATO to the Future!”
Jim Robertson – Deputy Chief of Staff – Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik
DC movers and shakers.
Dropping knowledge.
Getting down to business.
The string cheese dialogue.
Chief Corona says: “We MUST defeet Crocs!”
Finland’s Minister of Defense…
Antti Häkkänen
World’s biggest plane is coming!
Whoah!
Double fisting it.
We loved the event!
With WTOP’s Matt Kaufax and Ranger Mike.
Group shot!
Selfie time.
One more.
Okay, let’s do this.
After one more pic…
Last one, with Ranger Mike!
One more…
And with Matt.
Okay, places everybody!
Family from Nepal meets The Sultan and Chief.
Washington Monument.
Helloooooo ladies!
Lincoln Memorial.
Australian family meets The Sultan.
Our security also doubles as picture-taker.
More new friends.
For the ‘Gram.
With our Not-so-Secret Service detail.
Straigh to “the point!”
We found contraband!
We couldn’t help it!
Day three, and we’re in…in UNIFORM!
Definitely a proud moment.
Chief.
Chief poses for the media.
One more for the ladies.
Media has been alerted.
New friends are being made!
Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency news.
Georgian reporter Rusudan Shelia can’t keep her composure around The Sultan…
It happens.
My good friends from North Macedonia…
Dropped a story on us!
WOW!
So did the Italians!
Staffers Ted, Cee and Brandi did a great job keeping The Sultan safe.
Lieutenant General (ret.) Jay Silveria is not happy The Sultan is at his party.
Alice “No Handshakes” Yates was a delight!
The Sultan always taking the high road: “Because diplomacy is easier with a scenic view from above.”
Olive branch extended!
We sent them both thank you notes and a photo from the evening that got cut short.
Next time Alice, next time.
One last whirl around DC on the scooter.
Does the fun ever start?!
Meeting more new friends.
These ladies were just lovely!
And these guys were the homies!
Speaking to an entire high school class.
Sultan and Chief thank DC Police for keeping us safe.
4 thoughts on “The New Frontier: NATO Attendance for Slowjamastan!”
Joseph Syverson says:
Excellent work your majesty or is it my Majesty I don’t know as I sit here in the dark of my RV at 4:46 a.m. once again I’m proud of you and our country.
Remember whiskey matters. copilot2u@gmail.com
Save the raccoons collect the whole set
Colton Lotfy says:
Hello, my glorious Sultan! Glad to see the very fine work you’ve done in Washington. I am very glad you removed her Crocs, it’s one less person to worry about. Glory to Slowjamastan, and Glory to the Sultan
-Colton Lotfy
“Get the cheese”
My Dear Sultan, we must gain admission to the United Nations as a full voting member. Permit me the honor of assisting with the process and nominating myself for the Volunteer Position of Ambassador to the UN.
Ah, my dear citizen, your ambition is as grand as Slowjamastan’s borders—both expansive and brimming with potential! While the notion of gaining United Nations membership is intriguing, I must first remind you that the application process likely involves more than simply sending an email and offering free snacks.
That said, your self-nomination for Ambassador is duly noted, and while I can’t promise you a seat just yet, your enthusiasm will certainly be recorded in the annals of Slowjamastan’s diplomatic history. As for volunteering—perhaps you could begin by leading our Crocs Ban Diplomacy Initiative? It’s a task of monumental importance.
Excellent work your majesty or is it my Majesty I don’t know as I sit here in the dark of my RV at 4:46 a.m. once again I’m proud of you and our country.
Remember whiskey matters.
copilot2u@gmail.com
Save the raccoons collect the whole set
Hello, my glorious Sultan! Glad to see the very fine work you’ve done in Washington. I am very glad you removed her Crocs, it’s one less person to worry about. Glory to Slowjamastan, and Glory to the Sultan
-Colton Lotfy
“Get the cheese”
My Dear Sultan, we must gain admission to the United Nations as a full voting member. Permit me the honor of assisting with the process and nominating myself for the Volunteer Position of Ambassador to the UN.
Ah, my dear citizen, your ambition is as grand as Slowjamastan’s borders—both expansive and brimming with potential! While the notion of gaining United Nations membership is intriguing, I must first remind you that the application process likely involves more than simply sending an email and offering free snacks.
That said, your self-nomination for Ambassador is duly noted, and while I can’t promise you a seat just yet, your enthusiasm will certainly be recorded in the annals of Slowjamastan’s diplomatic history. As for volunteering—perhaps you could begin by leading our Crocs Ban Diplomacy Initiative? It’s a task of monumental importance.