https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/03/john-oliver-pence-book-marlon-bundo-copies-sold
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John Oliver’s Pence-Trolling Gay-Bunny Book Sold 180,000 Copies in Two Days
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The way Charlotte Pence handled this with grace and class was incredibly admirable. She supported both projects and charities, even bought the book herself and explicitly stated she supports the charities Oliver is supporting.
What was really lost with the Oliver piece was her book was partly for charity as well (Tracy's Kids, which provides young cancer patients with art therapy).
What was really lost with the Oliver piece was her book was partly for charity as well (Tracy's Kids, which provides young cancer patients with art therapy).
Pence hasn't reacted or cared about literally any of the stunts people pulled to troll him. His daughter, who is the author of the book Oliver is parodying, bought the book herself. They really don't give a shit.
The Oliver book itself actually isn't bad though, and the money is going to a good cause, so you should buy it for those reasons, but if you really think this bothers the Pence family... don't.
EDIT: I know you're being sarcastic btw, I'm just building on what you said.
The Pence book is #4 on Amazon's best selling list. Us on the left should realize by now the right has just as much support that will mobilize. If anything, this brought waaaaay more attention to the book, which is great, since some of the proceeds go to charity.
I found out about Marlon Bundo half a week ago, and was disappointed such a good name went to an asshole's pet, but the bunny's legacy will now be entrenched in positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community, and at the end of the day, that's the real treat.
that, and the donations, of course.
that, and the donations, of course.
Both books look cute tbh, just by looking at the photos of the book on amazon.
John Oliver must have spent a long time on the internet in the early 2000s, honing his boss level troll skills though.
John Oliver must have spent a long time on the internet in the early 2000s, honing his boss level troll skills though.
Awesome. If I had a kid, I would have bought them this Marlon Bundo and the Santa's Husband book.
Let's be honest, IF he cries at all, it's because he is still denied to round up LGBT people and then electrocute them 'straight'.
Money goes to charity. Spreads awareness for a good cause. Helps kids understand something parents would find awkward to talk about.
Pence not feeling slighted or insulted or whatever is meaningless. Fuck his feelings.
Oliver on seth Meyers pointing out the one star amazon reviews that are one star to troll potential homophobes was funny
The Pence family has been taking it very well actually.. I've seen quotes from both his wife and his daughter that make me wonder how they are even associated with Mike let alone his family. Of course that could all just be public persona..
Oh yeah, like how people started using Rick Santorum's name to refer to the post anal cum/poo/lube combo.
"I gave my husband such a pencing last night! There was santorum everywhere!"
It could be that the girl doesn't hold the same views as him or keeps her opinions to herself. I imagine it's the former as no one has come out to say that she's a homophobe.
We also forget one thing, Mike isn't some struggling writer looking for a come-up, he's the vice president of the United States in a bad administration.
That must make for some very interesting discussions with her father.
Make no mistake, Oliver's book will have boosted the sales of the Pence book just from publicity and people who don't like Oliver's idea buying it out of spite.
It's win win for the charities.
When I saw this on his show I couldn't believe the effort put into it. That's pretty amazing it sold so well
Yeah absolutely. But Isn't it going for A21 that works to fight human trafficking, including child soldiers, slave labor, victims of sex trade etc. Hopefully people have the class to support that too, even if it's related to someone like Mike Pence it's still a good cause. We shouldn't go as far as to hurt good causes and intentions just to raise our middle fingers. I think Oliver should show an example in this too.
While this is true, the major difference is the explicitly said all profits from Oliver's book are going to charity. We have no idea what percentage of the Pence book is going to charity, unless it's been clarfied since. So even that is potentially shaky
A "portion" is going to three charities including A21 and the aforementioned Tracy's kids (which Karen Pence sits on the board of). I don't recall the third offhand
Regardless, her book shouldn't be purchased if for no other reason then its sleazy far-right publisher. Just go donate to those charities.
I have nothing against Charlotte Pence, but their choice of publisher and the subsequent book tour catering to far-right groups Oliver mentioned turned this into a political affair rather than a silly non-controversial book for kids
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The best thing about Oliver's book is that all the funds go to charity. Also the entire segment was funny as hell
Ah thanks for clarifying tried to look it up but came up with both charities.