Vice President JD Vance really surprised everyone with his Halloween costume this year, turning a popular online joke into a huge viral moment. It was a refreshing sight – a politician who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and confidently embraces internet culture instead of avoiding it.
To the surprise of everyone, J.D. Vance took a viral meme that poked fun at his appearance and used it to his advantage. Instead of getting upset or ignoring the joke, he leaned into it, essentially taking control of the narrative and showing he could laugh at himself.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 31, 2025
On Friday, the Vice President surprised everyone by posting a close-up photo of himself on X (formerly Twitter) wearing a curly brown wig and a wide-eyed expression. He fully embraced a popular internet meme featuring J.D. Vance, and the post was a huge success. It quickly went viral, transforming a political joke into a widely celebrated moment online.
Honestly, it’s really frustrating to see this meme circulating. It all started after Senator Vance had a pretty awkward exchange with President Zelensky at the White House a while back. He actually leaned in and asked Zelensky if he’d ever said ‘thank you’ – it was a really tense moment, and now it’s being used to make fun of the situation. It definitely didn’t come from anyone supporting Vance.
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1. JD Vance tells Zelensky to say thank you
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— Reply Whale (@replywhale95) June 28, 2025
Critics quickly attacked J.D. Vance, portraying him as harsh and aggressive, which led to the creation of an over-the-top internet meme exaggerating his appearance. Rather than push back against this exaggerated image, Vance embraced it, essentially adopting it as part of his public persona.
Next came the reveal on Instagram. Dressed in costume, Vance opened a door and cheerfully said, “Happy Halloween. And remember to say thank you.” It was a brilliant callback – that very line, which critics had previously ridiculed, now became the highlight of the joke.
Vice President J.D. Vance playfully dressed up as the humorous, larger version of himself that became popular in online memes. These memes started after a February 2025 White House meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He posted the costume on X with a laughing emoji, receiving over 232,000 likes and…
— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) November 1, 2025
No scolding. No defensive tone. Just a light, playful reminder of the moment that started it all.
Just moments later, a purple tint appears on the screen, the iconic Twilight Zone music begins, and Vance starts spinning in a strangely unsettling way. It feels like a political performance mixed with a late-night comedy show – but instead of a comedian, it’s one of the country’s highest-ranking leaders embracing the bizarre and cleverly using internet culture to his advantage.
Memes, Politics, and Why This Matters
These days, politics is rarely funny. Most leaders either avoid online memes, criticize them, or act like the internet isn’t a factor. J.D. Vance is taking a different approach – using humor to playfully address criticism, which is probably more effective than a formal press conference.
This isn’t the first time this administration has done something like this. President Trump was well-known for using humor to distract opponents, grab media attention, and connect with people on a relatable level, rather than through formal debate. It seems Vance is happily carrying on that practice – and this moment has already become a popular meme.
Instead of being the butt of the joke, Vance cleverly took control of it. As expected, the internet reacted by creating tons of memes—but this time, Vance was part of the joke, and in on it.
Benny Johnson Teases the Reveal
Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator, had suggested the day before that he’d asked J.D. Vance what he planned to wear as a costume.
I directly asked JD Vance yesterday what he was planning to be for Halloween. There’s been a lot of online talk about it, and honestly, everyone’s hoping he goes with a particular idea.
According to Johnson, Vance promised the internet would enjoy the result.
“Stay tuned,” he said. “The internet is going to love this. The internet is going to love this.”
Johnson ended with a playful jab: “Everyone, meet your first meme-loving Vice President. Things are about to get interesting.”
Halloween arrived — and Johnson wasn’t wrong.
Political Takeaway
With so much focus on heated debates and carefully crafted political images, J.D. Vance’s Halloween appearance was a refreshing break – it stood out by being genuinely funny.
It’s common for politicians to either lash out at or simply disregard their critics. It’s much rarer to see a leader connect with critics in a genuinely funny way – and share that moment online. In today’s world where public image is so important, Vance recently earned a lot of positive attention by doing just that.
A meme tried to define Vice President JD Vance, and he turned it into a Halloween costume instead.
That’s how you win online.
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2025-11-01 18:58