Brokeback Bundy? Homoerotic FanFiction the New Craze to Mock Anti-Government Protestors
The standoff situation in Oregon continues at an impasse as a local armed mob occupied a federal building at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Thursday for the sixth consecutive day. The military occupants of the refuge say that they are acting in protest to the jail sentences of two ranchers who just began serving prison time on arson charges. The occupants who are defying federal law, led by the Bundy sons of Cliven fame, identify themselves proudly as patriots.
At least, that’s the story in real life. But in the sweetly flowing words of the newest homoerotic fanfiction to sweep social media, #BundyEroticFanFic tells a whole different set of story of, uh, occupation.
The trendy hashtag is traced back to the Twitter account of the lead singer for The Decemberists Colin Meloy, who began mocking the Bundy anti-government protestors with some rather creative writing:
“‘It ain’t snacks I’m hungry for, Trevor.’ Ryan’s heart was beating wildly beneath the quilted flannel of his shirt.” #bundyeroticfanfic
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) January 6, 2016
“Jason pressed Jed against a rack of “Birds of Oregon” books; his breath was sweet with jerky. Somewhere, an egret cried” #bundyeroticfanfic
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) January 6, 2016
“They huddled together for warmth. The cold of Ammon’s Ruger 22 against Brian’s naked thigh sent a thrill up his spine.” #bundyeroticfanfic
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) January 6, 2016
Fans quickly joined in on the action as well, Tweeting Meloy their best punchlines as well:
@colinmeloy “He had always admired his brother’s pump-action, with the tactical grip and the smaller butt…” #bundyeroticfanfic
— nick (@bumlaser) January 6, 2016
@colinmeloy Cletus’s hands guided him to the right spot. “Squeeze the trigger, don’t pull it,” he whispered. #bundyeroticfanfic
— goat in the water! (@KellyPLoughlin) January 6, 2016
No official response yet from the occupied faction in Oregon about their newest starring roles, but a Mediaite editor will be sure and update this post if there is one, heart beating wildly beneath the quilted flannel of his shirt while he does so.
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