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Title: Prince Harry’s Memoir Sparks Ongoing Ridicule and Parody in the United States
Prince Harry's recently published memoir, “Spare,” has become a target for ongoing ridicule, particularly in the United States, where comedians have seized the opportunity to mock the royal's revelations.
The latest addition to the mockery is a parody biography titled “Spare Us, a Haredi,” set to be published by Little Brown, owned by Hachette, on April 1st.
Authored by Bruno Vincent, known for his Enid Blyton parodies, including the bestselling “Five on Brexit Island,” “Spare Us, a Haredi” takes a satirical approach to Prince Harry's memoir.
The book has gained attention even before its release, adding fuel to the fire of jests directed at the prince.
Since the release of his memoir in January, Prince Harry has become the b*tt of jokes among America's most renowned comedians, marking a significant shift in the public discourse surrounding him and Meghan.
The press release promoting “Spare Us” humorously describes Prince Harry as being born into an ancient and powerful dynasty, unintentionally becoming one of the world's most recognizable figures.
It highlights the constant intrusion and manipulation by the press that he endured and his subsequent demand for privacy.
The parody claims to delve deep inside the castle walls, exposing every scandal, fight, betrayal, teddy bear, awkward hug, and tear-stained wedding rehearsal, all in the pursuit of privacy.
Despite their serious public image, both Harry and Meghan Markle have been the subject of comedic jabs since the prince's book revealed his experience of getting frostbite on his p-nis during a North Pole trek in 2011.
In his memoir, Prince Harry candidly recalls feeling extremely sensitive and traumatized, stating, “The last place I wanted to be was Frotnipistan.”
He shares his discomfort with using Elizabeth Arden cream, as it reminded him of his mother, who used it on her lips.
However, he eventually applied a small amount of the cream, which evoked a nostalgic feeling of his mother's presence.
Comedian Trevor Noah, who appeared as a guest on Meghan's Spotify podcast “Archetypes” just three months prior, took the opportunity to poke fun at Prince Harry during the Grammy Awards in February.
While introducing British comedian James Corden, Noah humorously remarked, “Corden is a 12-time Emmy winner and the host of The Late Late Show.
He's also living proof that a man can move from London to Los Angeles and not tell everyone about his frostbitten p-nis.”
The mockery extended beyond stand-up comedy, as South Park featured a memoir by the fictitious Prince of Canada titled “Eugh” during an episode titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour.”
In the episode, Meghan and Harry were mercilessly depicted as the Prince and Princess of Canada, embarking on a worldwide tour to seek privacy.
Notably, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Chris Rock have all joined in on the mockery of Prince Harry and Meghan since the release of the memoir.
A former friend of Meghan expressed surprise at the humiliating jokes, suggesting that releasing the memoir was a major miscalculation.
According to Nicky, “I don't think they would have thought that people like Trevor Noah, for instance, would joke about them at the Grammys and that it would be humiliating.”
He further explained that humor always reflects the current zeitgeist, making the couple an easy target in this situation.
As the release of “Spare Us, a Haredi” approaches, the ridicule surrounding Prince Harry's memoir shows no signs of abating.