In the book "Vernon God Little" by D.B.C. Pierre, the protagonist, Vernon, finds himself in a rather absurd situation. He assists his pastor in unloading a car and setting up a cake stand by the train tracks. To his dismay, he is made the caretaker of this cake stand and is required to wear a choir gown, which only adds to the humor and irony of his predicament. This juxtaposition between his ordinary attire and the choir gown highlights the surreal nature of his surroundings.
Vernon’s character, depicted as both fashionable and unfashionable in his Jordan New Jacks, emphasizes the absurdity of his circumstances. The juxtaposition of his individual style against the backdrop of a choir gown captures the essence of the novel's comedic commentary on life and societal expectations. Overall, the scene exemplifies the blend of dark humor and social critique characteristic of Pierre's writing.