Word of the day - buffoonery, Behavior that is ridiculous but amusing.

For example:

Silvio Berlusconi, a prime minister notorious for his buffoonery, scandalous private life and iffy business methods, has given way to a sober, monogamous academic and former European commissioner, Mario "full monty" Monti.

People will really miss Silvio "Bunga Bunga" Berlusconi, after he and George W. Bush have made them the political laughing stock of the entire world.