Idiocracy isn't a documentary, it's definitely a satire. President Comacho listened to the advice of "not a dumb fuck"

We aren't in Running Man territory..yet. But this scenario can lead to either.

"Choose the Dilldozer or firing squad.. and run! Oh wait, he got the buff from one of the randomly selected rounds of ammunition! He's turbo-mode!!! Now here's a word from our Lord and Savior/Sponsors.!!!"