John Oliver spoofs Pence family's new kids' book with gay-themed 'Marlon Bundo' book

[Eugene]

Source: Washington Post

John Oliver spoofs Pence family’s 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 Bundo’s A Day of the Life of the Vice President,” the furry new tale about the real White House pet rabbit. The children’s 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 Oliver’s HBO show, and illustrated by EG Keller.

The key difference is, Oliver’s picture book is about a “Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny,” according to the book’s description.

Oliver announced his book toward the end of a segment in which he skewered Vice President Pence’s 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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[LonePirate]

1. This is A+ satire/trolling. Oliver and his crew are geniuses.

[greyl]

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]

3. I will be buying this book

[goddess40]

4. I've got mine on order

I loved it when Jon Oliver read it