Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book [Paperback]

Kevin Stone (Author), Mackie Blanton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2006

According to Pat Robertson '75 to 80 percent of the illnesses in the United States are psychosomatic,' and George W. Bush promised there would be no casualties in the Iraq War. Artist Kevin Stone illustrates these and other quotes from Barbara Bush, Jerry Falwell, Ann Coulter and many others in the Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book. Also included is a Pat Robertson Paper Doll, and commentary from Mackie Blanton.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Garrett County Press (November 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891053957
• ISBN-13: 978-1891053955
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,548,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Preacher Has No Trousers, January 28, 2007

By 

H. F. Corbin "Foster Corbin" (ATLANTA, GA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book (Paperback)

The second laugh-out-loud-for-its-satire coloring book from Garrett County Press-- the first was devoted to the current President Bush although he makes a cameo appearance here as a "friend of Pat" or FOP--is devoted to the Reverend Pat Robertson-- and his other friends, consisting of Ann Coulter, Jerry Falwell, Daniel Henninger, Bill O'Reilly and Barbara Bush. The format is the same as in the previous publication. The artist-- in this instance-- Kevin Stone-- illustrates some of Mr. Robertson's most ridiculous public statements with appropriate drawings suitable for "Prayolas." Also included are an essay by Mackie Blanton and "Notes on the Quotes" that list both the dates and occasions of the stupid statements. The outside back cover includes a "Pat Robertson paper doll," along with a space suit (for Robertson to wear after the Millennnium comes), and a coat and tie, boxer shorts but no pants! Additionally Cobb County, Georgia Board of Education's statement approved on March 28, 2002 on the teaching of evolution in public schools rounds out this circus act.

Although it is difficult to select the Robertson quotation most offensive as the entire field is ripe for harvesting, his outrageous statement of August 22, 2005 is certainly in the running: "If he [Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez] thinks we're trying to assassinate him, I think that we really ought to go ahead and do it. It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war." Then there is "Dr. Robertson's" opinion that about 75 to 80 percent of the illnesses in the United States are psychosomatic." Apparently he is not an emergency room physician. He isn't very effective as a weather forecaster either: "If I heard the Lord right (but you didn't, Pat) about 2006, the coasts of America will be lashed by storms. There well may be something as bad as a tsunami in the pacific Northwest." (January 22, 1995.) Robertson's most chilling statement (January 14, 1991), however, is his diatribe against other church folks who don't sing in his choir: "You say you're supposed to be nice to the Episcopalians and the Presbyterians and the Methodists and this, that, and the other thing. Nonsense, I don't have to be nice to the spirit of the Antichrist." That comment is just plain scary. Of the opinions spewed out by Friends Of Pat, Falwell's on Teletubbies, the color purple and triangles is the silliest; but Barbara Bush's (March 18, 2003) is the saddest: "But why should we hear about body bags and deaths . . . Or, I mean, it's, it's not relevant. So, why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?"

As you can imagine, the artist has his work cut out for him if he is to illustrate such drivel; but he does it admirably. My favorite drawing is of Robertson, Jesus (in a tux) and Satan at a roulette wheel to illustrate "I heard Satan say, 'Jesus is playing you for a sucker, Robertson.'"

With the roasting of George and Pat, surely the skewering of Cheney cannot be far behind.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS - BUT AFTER YOU THINK ABOUT IT, IS IT?, April 2, 2009

By 

Wood Wren "Wren" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book (Paperback)

I had to admit that I spent most of my time while reading this book literally laughing out loud. This little work has nailed Robertson and friends perfectly. This is what satire is all about. The author has taken direct quotes that Brother Pat has made throughout the years and turned them into solid gold. Although you have to admit that Robertson has given the authors plenty to work with.

Subjects such as Robertson issuing his Fatwahs calling for the execution of foreign leaders to his calling others of his ilk the Antichrist to his subliminal callings for ethnic cleansing, are all addressed here along with memorable statements from FOPs (Friends of Pat).

Now I thought that this work was indeed hilarious and still do, but in more sobering moments I think of the several thousands of my fellow citizens who actually almost worship this guy, and get a cold chill that runs down my spine. Folks, we can make fun of this poor creature all we want, i.e. Robertson, but there are people out there that actually believe this tripe and there are actually people out there that will act upon it.

Now I am not considered a liberal by any means, nor am I a right winger. I am just an average girl who tries to make it through the day, but when I hear and read the hatred and fear preached by this man, well again, I tremble. Thank goodness we still live in a society where we can expose individual such as this through satire and humor. I fear if Brother Pat and his people would have there way, the authors of this book and the illustrator would be in "reeducation camps" at the very least.

People, read your history and remember it when you hear this man talking or read his word.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tongue-In-Cheek AND In-Your-Face?, October 23, 2006

By 

Stephanie Graye (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pat Robertson and Friends Coloring Book (Paperback)

I wouldn't have thought it possible to laugh out loud while simultaneously horrified to relive some of the most bizarre quotes actually uttered in public. Stone's illustrations, revealing more subtle yet brilliant detail upon each viewing, underscore the surreal nature of Pat Robertson's belief systems, our country's fascination with public figures, and our bewilderment at other nations' perceptions of American culture. This seemingly whimsical book is a rare gem, more insightful than its dog-eared coloring-book appearance would suggest.