Wha?! The Nuge Performs at the Governor's Ball?

Apparently, The Nuge performed at Governor Rick Perry’s Inaugural Ball on Tuesday night and got a little out of hand.

I’ve got a few questions about this:

1. I know The Nuge is now a right wing nutjob, but what’s he doing hanging out with Rick Perry? Political aspirations?
2. Isn’t this the sort of thing people expect from The Nuge? Why was anyone shocked?
3. Did he play “Wang Dang Sweet Pootang”?

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