On Thursday, former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell was was found guilty on 11 corruption and fraud counts. He will be sentenced in January.

Former New York Times columnist Frank Rich, currently Executive Producer of the HBO television series, “VEEP,” marked the verdict by faux-praying that McDonnell isn’t anally raped in prison:

We must pray for the former governor that his brilliant policy innovation, the transvaginal wand, did not catch on in prison. #McDonnell — Frank Rich (@frankrichny) September 4, 2014

Most of Rich’s readers thought that was hilarious:

@frankrichny best laugh I have had today. Thank you for that! — Lizzy (@lizzie363) September 4, 2014

@frankrichny you, sir, just busted my gut — Epicurean (@scifilovr) September 4, 2014

Rich was quite pleased with the response:

@scifilovr hey, thanks, if that's a good thing! — Frank Rich (@frankrichny) September 4, 2014

Because prison rape humor is funny — at long as it’s directed at a Republican.