Washington D.C. — Madman I. T. Marketplace caused a stir today when he took the oath of office, placing his hands on a fine leatherbound edition of Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
“I’ve found this book to be a fine and insightful source of moral instruction and good illustrations of how to live a moral life,” Mr. Marketplace said.
Conservatives across the country reacted in outrage, disturbed that Mr. Marketplace had spurned the traditional collection of fairy stories. Dennis Prager was especially vocal on his radio program.
“America is interested in only one book, the Bible.” […] he added “If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don’t serve in Congress.”
Mr. Marketplace smiled when informed of Mr. Prager’s objections. “My book instructs me that wicked people who spout falsehoods generally come to messy ends. I suggest to Mr. Prager that he stay out of dark woods and secluded cabins.”