It seems JD Vance recently attempted a joke aimed at President Biden during an address to troops, and the reaction was decidedly less than stellar. The general sentiment coming through is that the joke fell completely flat, leaving the audience, and many observers, feeling a distinct lack of humor and, more importantly, a perceived absence of gravitas from Vance himself. It’s being described as “disgusting” by some, and the core issue appears to be not just the joke’s content but its overall delivery and Vance’s apparent inability to connect with his audience on a meaningful level.
The criticism suggests that Vance’s attempt at humor was not only unfunny but also revealed a fundamental misunderstanding of what resonates with military personnel.… Continue reading
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