Ready to do almost anything to attract young voters, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appeared Thursday on a parody celebrity show where she was asked, “What happens if you become pregnant ”
Visibly uncomfortable, Ms Clinton — 68 and presumably well past her child-bearing years — however gamely played along with comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis, host of Between Two Ferns.
“I could send you some pamphlets that might help you understand,” she offered.
Mr Galifianakis, whose career had a breakthrough with his role in the 2009 hit comedy film The Hangover, has a strong following for his online show.
With the November 8 election around the corner and the race with Republican nominee Donald Trump tightening, Ms Clinton’s appearance on the buzz-generating show appeared aimed at showing a more playful side.
“Not to take away from the historic significance of perhaps you becoming the first female president, but for a younger, younger generation you will also become their first white president, and that’s pretty neat, too,” Mr Galifianakis said.
Ms Clinton, lips clamped into a tight smile, nodded her head as if to say move on.
“As secretary, how many words per minute did you type And how does President Obama like his coffee Like himself, weak ” he asked, referring to her stint under Mr (Barack) Obama as secretary of state. The host seemed to go too far with a joke about guns.
“I really regret doing this,” Ms Clinton said — but she brightened when asked to talk about Mr Trump. “When you see how well it works for Donald Trump, do you think to yourself, oh, well, maybe I should be more racist ” the host said. She grinned, shaking her head as in disbelief.
