The illusion of choice in modern civilization

The upcoming election has my country divided in a very confusing manner. On one side we have the approved candidate who is believed to be the one to maintain the status quo, which the majority of us find unsatisfactory.

On the other hand there is a caricature of the bored rich guy. It's almost as though he's been placed there as a joke to mock the stupidity of voters who believe they have any real choice at all. However, people are indeed voting for him! I wonder who the joke is on now. I have a feeling that, if he is elected, no one will be laughing.