In a bold move that has left political analysts scratching their heads, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has officially declared a statewide mandatory siesta. Starting next month, all residents of the Palmetto State will be required to take a midday nap, lasting no less than one hour and no more than two.
The decision came after McMaster reportedly dozed off during a particularly long budget meeting and awoke feeling remarkably refreshed. “It was a revelation,” McMaster explained during a press conference, held conveniently at 2 PM, just after his own daily siesta. “If a quick nap can rejuvenate a governor, imagine what it can do for the entire state!”
Critics have been quick to question the logistics of this new policy. How will businesses adjust to this midday pause? What about visitors to the state who aren’t used to this kind of schedule? And most importantly, who will monitor whether people are actually napping?
In response, McMaster’s office has unveiled a detailed plan, complete with ‘Nap Inspectors’ who will ensure compliance with the new law. These inspectors, easily recognizable in their pajama uniforms, will patrol the streets during siesta hours. They are authorized to hand out citations to anyone caught engaging in overly stimulating activities, like mowing the lawn or, heaven forbid, working.