The person known today as Ann Coulter was born Jeremy Levinsohn in a village in New York in 1960. His parents were typical latte-drinking liberals, religiously conservative, but socially and politically radical. His father taught Russian Literature at CUNY and his mother was a social worker.
His childhood friend Rodger Mihalot described him, The Levinsohns were nice people, but his father was distant, so Jeremy seemed to seek a strong male figure in his life. Although they were Jewish, he often hung out at our church, and really seemed to spend a lot of time with Fr. Donatella Nowunn. I also think he was really looking to rebel against his overly liberal parents. Otherwise he was a typical kid, he liked to play cowboy, sailor and gladiator a lot. His favorite movie was always The Sheik, he really seemed to have a fascination with Arabs, I dont know why.
Ms. Coulter, a.k.a. Pudenda Shenanigans, in an undated photo taken in Key West.
In the 70s Jeremy went to Brandeis, where he majored in Sociology, with a minor in comparative religions. His lifelong fascination with Muslims really seemed to take root at Brandeis. But college roommate Ima Gaiboyye described an unhappy man, He was never really interested in women, but did go see the theater companys production of The Wizard of Oz 10 times, I thought he liked the girl who played the lead, he really talked about her outfit a lot. After college Jeremy just dropped off the face of the earth, we never heard from him again.
Jeremy drifted for awhile before finding himself in Key West. Co-worker Licky Dickenstein described these early years, Jeremy was a natural, I never saw anyone take to drag so quickly. Once he found his persona, he was Pudenda Shenanigans. For most of us drag was a part time thing, but Pudenda was 24-7, always in character, always in costume. She really shook things up, she was a goddess on stage.
Ms. Shenanigans and companion in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, 1987.
Former boss Phil Yoras recalled those heady days, Pudenda was really popular with all the celebrities who came in. She really worked the Republicans. Dennis Hastert, Rush Limbaugh, Bill OReilly, Dick Cheney, they all used to sit right up front for her shows. Arnold Schwarzenegger used to be her favorite, but once she dressed in lederhosen and tried to do My Favorite Things while sitting on his lap. That was the last time Arnold came in. Of course he left holding a plate in front of his pants, I dont know why.
By 1985 Ms Shenanigans was dating a Lebanese businessman, Ustahav Toubohls and the two were believed to be deliriously happy. Friends report Pudenda always had a fetish for Muslims and was considering a marriage proposal. But then she opened up the New York Times one day and saw a picture of Mr. Toubohls with a famous actress in New York. Former friend Gaivit Tuhym described the result, Pudenda was devastated, she couldnt stand seeing her Toubohls with another woman. She cried and cried, I miss my Toubohls, I want my Toubohls back! I dont think she ever forgave him, the New York Times, or Muslims in general.
After that Ms. Shenanigans disappeared for years, only resurfacing in the 90s as Ann Coulter. Her hatred for Muslims, gays and feminists is odd for her former coworkers. Long Dick Gone, a former co-worker stated, At first I thought there was something funny about this Ann Coulter. I mean heres a woman who claims to hate feminists, but is in her 40s, single, no kids, is very opinionated and outspoken and concentrates on her career. Ann Coulter is the biggest example of a feminist I ever saw. Then I noticed that in just the right light you could see that adams apple and thats when I recognized our little Pudenda Shenanigans, the hottest drag queen this side of Fire Island.Strap-On Veterans For Truth
Once they realized who Ann Coulter was, Strap-On Veterans For Truth was formed. Anns former friends and co-workers realized that her intense hatred of gays, feminists and Muslims was really self-loathing and continuing hurt from the loss of her beloved Toubohls. Although we know shes been through a lot, we feel hurt by her turning against everything she used to hold dear. We love you Ann, or Pudenda, or Jeremy. We respect whatever lifestyle of gender you choose. We just want you to be true to yourself and please stop the hatred. Come back to us and share the love of your friends and community again.
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