“ He does n’t mean it literally , ” said Joy Behar while her fellow cohosts struggled to blockade themselves from laughing .
Earlier this week, on Easter Monday, news broke thatPope Francisdiedat age 88.
The day before his death, the pope shared a brief encounter withJD Vancethat has since gone viral. In a video shared bythe Associated Press, Vance could be heard telling the pope, who had long beencritical of the Trump administration: “I know you’ve not been feeling well, but it’s good to see you in better health.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance meet briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings . Read more here : https://t.co / C6CbGxcAevpic.twitter.com / VyqxvZ10A9
Given how soon after meeting Vance the pope died, several internet users have sincepoked funat the exchange — and comedian Bowen Yang has since weighed in on the jokes during anappearance onThe View.
While speaking about how he recently parodied Vance during aSaturday Night Liveskit, Bowen admitted that he initially didn’t want to portray the vice president. “I just thought there would be better people for it,” hesaid. “It was my imposter syndrome. I was, like, ‘There are better people for this.’”
WhenThe Viewcohosts assured Bowen that he “nailed” the skit, the comedian joked, “Look, the guy’s a pope killer, OK,” prompting a roar of laughter from the audience.
Needless to say, the hosts were seemingly caught off-guard by Bowen’s comment, withWhoopi Goldbergand Sara Haines turning around in their chair as they burst into fits of laughter.
Whoopi eventually said, “Someone had to say it,” while Joy Behar reassured viewers: “He doesn’t mean it literally. He’s just talking spiritually.”
LOL. You can watch the full exchange for yourselfhere.
