Unfortunately, We Have to Take Spencer Pratt Seriously as a Politician
NYT Opinion • 5/13/2026
Summary
Spencer Pratt is being taken seriously as a politician. The presence of reality stars and influencers in government is noted to be a lasting trend.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
6
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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