John Oliver’s Marlon Bundo Book Sells Out In A Day; Another Printing In Works

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Meghan54

Meghan54

Lifer
Oct 18, 2009
11,527
5,045
136
If you didn't see the episode in which John Oliver spoke about the Pence family putting out a book about their pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo, I've linked it below. But the fact Oliver's book has outsold Pence's is, to me, somewhat hilarious.


John Oliver’s new children’s book about Veep Mike Pence’s bunny, Marlon Bundo, has sold out, but another printing is in the works asap, the HBO late-night host told Ellen DeGeneres on her show today.

Oliver’s Bundo book is No. 1 on Amazon, deposing James Comey’s book, while the Pence family’s Bundo book trailed, at No. 5.

Pence’s daughter and wife are taking to TV this week on their book tour for “Marlon Bundo’s Day in the Life of the Vice President.” Last Week Tonight host Oliver is doing same for his competing Bundo book, “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo,” in which Pence’s pet rabbit falls in love with another male rabbit. All proceeds from Oliver’s book go to The Trevor Project and AIDS United.
Click to expand...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/j...other-printing-in-works/ar-BBKtgRw?li=BBnbczX





 
SMOGZINN

SMOGZINN

Lifer
Jun 17, 2005
14,202
4,401
136
I bought it. The audiobook is on sale on Audible for only 2.99 and is voiced by Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul. Plus 100% of the profits go to some worthy charities.
 
Commodus

Commodus

Diamond Member
Oct 9, 2004
9,210
6,809
136
Not completely shocking. The Pences' book appeals mainly to a subset of an already minority group (that is, mindlessly loyal evangelical conservatives); Oliver's book appeals to... well, just about any American who's compassionate and has a sense of humor.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kage69 and Meghan54
GagHalfrunt

GagHalfrunt

Lifer
Apr 19, 2001
25,297
2,000
126
Commodus said:
Not completely shocking. The Pences' book appeals mainly to a subset of an already minority group (that is, mindlessly loyal evangelical conservatives); Oliver's book appeals to... well, just about any American who's compassionate and has a sense of humor.
Click to expand...

And who hates Pence and the mindlessly evangelical conservatives that for some reason believe he's an actual human being. Buying a copy of Oliver's book is a "fuck you" to Pence.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Meghan54
MomentsofSanity

MomentsofSanity

Lifer
Jan 25, 2011
16,589
8,671
146
Starbuck1975

Starbuck1975

Lifer
Jan 6, 2005
14,698
1,909
126
Pettiness sells.

“I think imitation is the most sincere form of flattery in a way. But in all seriousness, his book is contributing to charities that I think we can all get behind. We have two books that are giving to charities that are both about bunnies, so I’m all for it, really.”
- Charlotte Pence

GagHalfrunt said:
And who hates Pence and the mindlessly evangelical conservatives that for some reason believe he's an actual human being. Buying a copy of Oliver's book is a "fuck you" to Pence.
Click to expand...

Proceeds of Pence’s book go to a nonprofit dedicated to stopping human trafficking, and art therapy at Riley Hospital for Children.

Why do you hate children?
 
MomentsofSanity

MomentsofSanity

Lifer
Jan 25, 2011
16,589
8,671
146
Starbuck1975 said:
Pettiness sells.

“I think imitation is the most sincere form of flattery in a way. But in all seriousness, his book is contributing to charities that I think we can all get behind. We have two books that are giving to charities that are both about bunnies, so I’m all for it, really.”
- Charlotte Pence



Proceeds of Pence’s book go to a nonprofit dedicated to stopping human trafficking, and art therapy at Riley Hospital for Children.

Why do you hate children?
Click to expand...
Oliver's book is going to suicide prevention and AIDS research to save people of all ages.

Why do you prefer children?


If it’s a screw you to Pence or not, this has done nothing but helped her book sales immensely. So everyone wins here.
 
Last edited:
Starbuck1975

Starbuck1975

Lifer
Jan 6, 2005
14,698
1,909
126
MomentsofSanity said:
Oliver's book is going to suicide prevention and AIDS research to save people of all ages.

Why do you prefer children?


If it’s a screw you to Pence or not, this has done nothing but helped her book sales immensely. So everyone wins here.
Click to expand...
I prefer a return to civility, which anyone purchasing Oliver’s book out of spite is sorely lacking...but yes, it is easy to exploit pettiness, and in this case, everyone does win.
 
SMOGZINN

SMOGZINN

Lifer
Jun 17, 2005
14,202
4,401
136
Starbuck1975 said:
Proceeds of Pence’s book go to a nonprofit dedicated to stopping human trafficking, and art therapy at Riley Hospital for Children.

Why do you hate children?
Click to expand...

A non-disclosed percentage of profits are going to a nonprofit, while 100% of Oliver's book's profits goes to charity.
 
  • Like
Reactions: soundforbjt
UNCjigga

UNCjigga

Lifer
Dec 12, 2000
24,813
9,019
136
Meh, as MoS already stated there is a large chunk of America who would have never noticed Pence's bunny book had it not been for John Oliver. I think John Oliver's stunt helped sales of Pence's book immensely (#5 best-seller is no joke) and I'm sure there are people buying Pence's book as a "f**k you" to Oliver and liberals.
 
MomentsofSanity

MomentsofSanity

Lifer
Jan 25, 2011
16,589
8,671
146
UNCjigga said:
Meh, as MoS already stated there is a large chunk of America who would have never noticed Pence's bunny book had it not been for John Oliver. I think John Oliver's stunt helped sales of Pence's book immensely (#5 best-seller is no joke) and I'm sure there are people buying Pence's book as a "f**k you" to Oliver and liberals.
Click to expand...
Fuck everybody! Take my money!
 
UberNeuman

UberNeuman

Lifer
Nov 4, 1999
16,937
3,087
126
Republicans care about children so much that they held the CHIP program hostage for 114 days. And they’re okay with children being target practice for anyone with an AR-15.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom