Noroña's Gollum Comparison Ignites Mexican Political Firestorm

Mexico City - Senator Germán Noroña recently launched a scathing attack against fellow Senator Ricardo Anaya, drawing a controversial comparison to the infamous Gollum from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." The video, which has quickly gained traction online, shows Noroña delivering a fiery speech, stating, “No es de majadería, es de un nivel de mala persona,” (It's not about silliness; it's about being a bad person.) He further describes Anaya as “igualito a Gollum” (exactly like Gollum), emphasizing a perceived physical and character resemblance. Noroña's remarks have sparked a heated debate within Mexican political circles, with some praising his outspokenness and others condemning the personal nature of his attack. The video's popularity underscores the intense polarization within Mexican politics and the public's fascination with political drama. The use of popular culture references like Gollum makes the political message more accessible and memorable for a wider audience, potentially influencing public perception of Senator Anaya.