And it’s true. Vance memes are being shared by both people who are making Vance look like a child because they believe he acted like one in the Oval Office and by far-right supporters who believe this is making the vice president more relatable. “His face is just good fodder,” Will said.

It’s not uncommon for political figureheads to embrace the internet culture. Former President Joe Biden’s alter ego was known as “Dark Brandon,” deployed to energize voters during the 2024 election. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign became all about coconuts, “brat summer” and good vibes.