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The 45th President To Play Pinocchio On Stage
Former Vice President Mike Pence has the scoop
The guy, known as “the Grifter,” aka “#45,” aka, “the ex-President” will play Pinocchio in an upcoming stage production of the story. So says his new publicist, Mike Pence, the former Vice President.
When asked was it true, Pence confirmed that the ex-President has taken up drama now.
“He is what they call a thespian,” Pence said. “He acts.”
“Isn’t that what he has always done?”
“No. He was in politics and business. That’s serious stuff. Theater is not real. Pinocchio isn’t real. No one’s nose grows because they lie.”
“Really, Mike. I think I saw your nose just surge forward a bit when you finished that line.”
Pence grabbed his nose and examined it.
“Nonsense. I don’t…I mean…I tell the truth…”
“There it goes again, Mike.” I laughed. Mike didn’t. “But anyway, Mr. VP. Why are you now the publicist for #45 and he tried to send you to the gallows?”
“That is a lie. He didn’t do that. Those were just some disgruntled Americans who wanted to express their political views. Free speech!”
