OSLO, Norway October 9 2009 (WTF) - In a surprise announcement, former U.S. President George W. Bush was awarded the 2009 Nobel War Prize for "advancing more than anyone else the cause of perpetual war and human misery."

The announcement was greeted with audible gasps from the audience, who were expecting the award to go to Israeli politician Avigdor Lieberman.

"Honestly," said a Lieberman staffer who asked to remain anonymous, "what has Bush done in the past year? He's been out of office for most of it! This isn't supposed to be a lifetime achievement award!"

Bush said that he was "humbled" by the announcement, and that it is a testament to the legacy he tried to build as President.

Rush Limbaugh praised the choice, saying that "it's about time that George W. Bush was recognized for all he's done for destruction and instability on the world scene."

Bush won the award every year from 2003-2008, and shared it with Osama bin Laden in 2002.