A recent election for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) staff committee featured a candidate who campaigned on a deliberately outlandish platform. The candidate proposed a “Supreme Consultative Dictatorship” and pledged mandatory applause sessions for colleagues. Performance reviews under this candidate would have included ratings such as “Very Aladeen,” referencing Sacha Baron Cohen’s film *The Dictator*. ECB leadership reportedly took notice of the unusual campaign promises. The intent appears to be satirical, highlighting potential frustrations with existing workplace dynamics. The outcome of the election and any disciplinary action, if any, remain unclear. This incident has drawn attention to the internal workings and employee representation within the ECB.