Internet Mocks JD Vance’s Haircut: ‘Looks Like The Stooges Got Into A Fight With A Pair Of Clippers’ (IMAGE)

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**DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on August 23, 2024**

JD Vance’s attempt to stage a good old-fashioned photo-op in a Georgia donut shop didn’t go quite the way he hoped. While the Ohio Senator was likely trying to charm voters, what ended up stealing the spotlight wasn’t his policy points or his folksy charm—it was his haircut. Yes, the internet has had a field day with Vance’s, let’s say, interesting hairdo.

Original story HERE.

As Vance tried to chat up the locals and order some donuts, social media was ablaze with comments on his hair. One tweet summed it up best, comparing his haircut to something out of “Medieval Times,” where it might be used to punish the unfortunate souls tasked with cleaning up after donkeys. Ouch. Another user went as far as to suggest Vance’s cut was so bad, it should be “disqualifying” from politics altogether. Now, that’s harsh.

The criticism didn’t stop there. Some pointed out that Vance’s hair looked like unfinished business, with more than a few wondering how his staff could let him walk out like that without saying a word. One particular tweet joked that he might’ve gotten his haircut at one of those places for kids where the chairs look like race cars, and you get a lollipop afterward. That image is hard to shake once it’s in your head.

Of course, it’s easy to pile on, especially when something as trivial as a haircut becomes the main talking point of a political event. But in the age of social media, even a minor slip can turn into a meme-fueled wildfire. Whether it’s JD Vance trying to connect with voters over donuts or just walking into a shop, the internet will find something to meme—and this time, it was his unfortunate haircut.

At the end of the day, this wasn’t the attention Vance was hoping for. The focus has shifted from his policies to whether or not he needs a new barber. And for a guy who wants to project the image of a serious political player, that’s a tough break. As much as politicians want to be in control of their image, moments like this remind us that in today’s world, the internet has the final say—and right now, it’s not being kind to JD Vance’s hair.

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Shay Maz

Shay Maz has been a political writer for many years. This is a pseudonym for writing; if you need to contact her - you may do so here: https://x.com/SheilaGouldman

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