Billionaire jokester Donald Trump versus Secretary of Hilarity Hilary Clinton. Was it a formal presidential debate, or was it a comedy skit? Over 100 million people tuned in to watch the free-for-all, and I can assure everyone was thoroughly entertained.

Clinton gallivanted to center stage clad in the Royal Sith Guard uniform. She met the physically imposing businessman, shook his hand, and smiled for the camera.

Lester Holt invited the two candidates to stand behind their podia, but before he could finish his instruction on the debate rules, Trump had already interjected “China!” fifteen times, and Clinton plugged her website hoping to inspire the social media obsessed millennial swing voters.

The candidates were asked to comment on America’s direction, achieving prosperity, and the security of the country; each one of the segments lasting 30 minutes. Sadly the candidates were hard pressed to touch upon any of these topics, as they are ultimately too absorbed in their own self-interest. I hear much negativity geared toward both candidates, but I often think: it is these two people that the people of America chose to lead their country into the future.

Essentially, if you did not tune in on Monday night to watch it, you hardly missed anything important. Trump audibly sniffed and snorted throughout the duration; this sniffling was accompanied by brash commentary on the vague policies outlined by Clinton. Darth Hilary preserved a smug, self-assured countenance as if she were certain everything Trump would say would further tarnish his reputation. Debates this close to the election are mainly geared toward people who fall in the undecided voter demographic. I can assure you, however, that this presidential yelling match only alienated this group further.

I feel bad for people, like myself, who have this election as their first opportunity to vote. Regardless of how bitter you are about the candidates, I encourage you to vote anyway. It is important to exercise your duty as an American citizen because if you do not, then you do not have the right to complain about the election’s outcome.