JD Vance's Failed Comedy Attempt Sparks Cringe
Vice President JD Vance cranked the cringe dial up to eleven with his latest attempt at a joke at the Ohio Republican Party dinner in Lima, Ohio, on Tuesday.
'I know it's not always easy to be a political candidate, trust me. In Washington, D.C., they have this thing, I think it means, 'We're No.1 in Washington, D.C.''
Vance: All the pink haired people throw up this sign
*holds up middle finger*
I think that means we're number 1 right? pic.twitter.com/afo5vAHvQu
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 25, 2025
@acyn/C-SPAN / Via x.com
'But all the pink-haired people throw up this sign and I think, you that means, 'We're No.1,' right?'
He lowered his finger and then added, 'I choose to take that as that symbol in Washington.'
But on social media, critics mocked the vice president's so-called gag and joked about him trying to outdo President Donald Trump, who'd earlier dropped an F-bomb while ranting about Israel and Iran breaking a ceasefire.
I guess when daddy drops the f bomb you gotta act like you're really cool too…
— Lib Dunk (@libdunkmedia) June 25, 2025
@lilbdunkmedia
I'm not sure I even understand the joke he was trying to make lol
— Lyss💙💛Аліса 🇺🇸 (@lyssa_fella) June 25, 2025
@lyssa_fella
He should not try to be whatever he's trying to be. It's pathetic.
— Chimes of Freedom (@throbbingvicar) June 25, 2025
@throbbingvicar
No JD it means you're number two 💩
— Thomas St James (@Thomasstjames3) June 25, 2025
@thomsstjames3
Negative charisma
— Anon (@anon_aii) June 25, 2025
@anon_aii
Man, work that tight 5 at an open mic night.
— Luka Lakers (@DCAZELY) June 25, 2025
@dcazely
What's wrong with these ppl
— Malta.Cooks (@mlatapapi8) June 25, 2025
@mlatapapi8
So, today— the president said 'fuck' in front of the press and the vice president gave the finger in front of a crowd.
Remember when MAGA lost their damn minds because Joe Biden said 'son of a bitch' one f'ng time?!? https://t.co/0aK1ZGzTeJ
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) June 25, 2025
@jojofromjerz
Vance built his brand on fake populism and ended up crying about hair dye and hand gestures. From Hillbilly Elegy to high school energy.
— Nikos Unity (@nikosunity) June 25, 2025
@nikosunity
Huh? https://t.co/pUNyk92lbV
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) June 25, 2025
@mollyjongfast
This dude is so fake and corny it's actually scary
— Dan (@D_Danimal) June 25, 2025
@D_Danimal
Most classless admin in history. I've known drunken frat boys with more decorum.
— DrPareto (@DrPareto2025) June 25, 2025
@drpareto2025
It not even that he has negative aura, it's like if a piece of unusable furniture became a person.
— kat ✨ (@KittyyyKatJ) June 25, 2025
@kittyyykatj
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