Jimmy Kimmel's Troompa Loompa troupe shames Donald Trump's name-calling in song

Donald Trump gets the Willie Wonka treatment on Jimmy Kimmel Live

(Image credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

published 29 June 2016

Donald Trump is kind of famous for his insults. "We combed through a treasure trove of trash talk to bring you this delightfully disparaging montage," Jimmy Kimmel said on Tuesday's Kimmel Live, and he's not lying. But, of course, not everybody loves hearing presidential candidates spout off schoolyard taunts, and that includes Kimmel's Troompa Loompa troupe. This is such a faithful homage to Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory that it's hard to believe Paramount and Warner Bros. haven't sued Kimmel, but that's not your problem, and the orange Oompa Loompa knockoffs put on quite a show. Watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.