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Related: About this forumJohn Oliver spoofs Pence family's new kids' book with gay-themed 'Marlon Bundo' book
Source: Washington Post
John Oliver spoofs Pence familys new kids book with gay-themed Marlon Bundo book
By Michael Cavna March 19 at 2:49 AM
LAST WEEK, The Washington Post brought you news of Marlon Bundos A Day of the Life of the Vice President, the furry new tale about the real White House pet rabbit. The childrens book, which lands Monday, is illustrated by second lady Karen Pence and written by daughter Charlotte Pence.
And now, on Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver announced Sunday night that he is releasing a politically pointed sendup of the Pence book, titled A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, as penned by Jill Twiss, a writer on Olivers HBO show, and illustrated by EG Keller.
The key difference is, Olivers picture book is about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny, according to the books description.
Oliver announced his book toward the end of a segment in which he skewered Vice President Pences social conservatism, especially, the host said, his hostility to LGBT rights and his record of not being a friend to the gay community. Oliver also noted that the Pence book tour includes a Colorado stop at the Focus on the Family organization, which, the host said, promotes gay-conversion therapy.
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By Michael Cavna March 19 at 2:49 AM
LAST WEEK, The Washington Post brought you news of Marlon Bundos A Day of the Life of the Vice President, the furry new tale about the real White House pet rabbit. The childrens book, which lands Monday, is illustrated by second lady Karen Pence and written by daughter Charlotte Pence.
And now, on Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver announced Sunday night that he is releasing a politically pointed sendup of the Pence book, titled A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, as penned by Jill Twiss, a writer on Olivers HBO show, and illustrated by EG Keller.
The key difference is, Olivers picture book is about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny, according to the books description.
Oliver announced his book toward the end of a segment in which he skewered Vice President Pences social conservatism, especially, the host said, his hostility to LGBT rights and his record of not being a friend to the gay community. Oliver also noted that the Pence book tour includes a Colorado stop at the Focus on the Family organization, which, the host said, promotes gay-conversion therapy.
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John Oliver spoofs Pence family's new kids' book with gay-themed 'Marlon Bundo' book (Original Post)
Eugene
Mar 2018
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LonePirate
(13,417 posts)1. This is A+ satire/trolling. Oliver and his crew are geniuses.
greyl
(22,990 posts)2. A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo!
Hardback on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2u52DZw
Kindle version: http://amzn.to/2ICMLRc
Audiobook is only $1.39, but no illustrations of course: http://amzn.to/2HLtFau
Gothmog
(145,152 posts)3. I will be buying this book
goddess40
(6,009 posts)4. I've got mine on order
I loved it when Jon Oliver read it