When JD Vance, his wife Usha, and their children — who usually keep a low profile — made a mid-July 2025 trip to Disneyland, they weren’t exactly blending into the background. In fact, the outing caught a lot of attention. Between protests outside the park and numerous visitors whipping out their phones inside, it seemed like the family’s every move was being documented. But among all that footage, one clip stood out and took on a life of its own online.
The Jog That Sparked a Flood of Memes
Here’s the thing: the highlight wasn’t just the visit but how JD Vance chased after one of his kids at Disneyland. To many viewers, the way he ran was not your standard dad sprint. It had this quirky, almost awkward vibe. And almost instantly, social media users compared his moves to Cameron Tucker’s iconic chase scenes from “Modern Family.” If you remember that show, Cameron’s frantic runs after his daughter, Lily, are both endearing and a little hilarious—and JD’s jog seemed to channel that same energy, whether he meant to or not.
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Of course, these comparisons weren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Hardcore fans of “Modern Family” didn’t appreciate their beloved character’s name being tossed around in what felt like mockery. Several Instagram users jumped in, defending Cameron with passion, calling him “a treasure” and insisting no one should “disrespect such a great, amazing man.” It’s funny how a simple run in the park can evoke this much emotion.
At the same time, JD Vance, who’s often vocal about traditional masculinity, found himself the target of jokes that pointed out a mismatch between his usual public persona and his apparently less-than-alpha running style. Tweets poked fun, some asking incredulously if this was really the “alpha male” MAGA supporters keep talking about. Others went even further with some light teasing about rumors surrounding JD’s appearance—specifically, his supposed eyeliner use. Honestly, social media didn’t let the moment go for a long time.
A Tale of Two Reactions: Critics vs. Supporters
Now, not everyone was laughing. The jokes, while seemingly harmless to some, rubbed others the wrong way. Among JD Vance’s supporters—and even a few critics—there was a pushback against what many saw as unfair bullying or over-the-top mockery. On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), some defended his actions as nothing more than a dad doing his best to keep up with his kids in a theme park. One user went as far as calling the entire scandal “lamest” and “petty,” suggesting that the video was overblown and not worth the fuss.
Others voiced a more emotional defense. “This is a dad being a dad. That’s about as alpha as you can get,” remarked one user, flipping the narrative on its head. The word “triggered” also got thrown around by supporters to describe those who found amusement at Vance’s expense.
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To be honest, watching the video myself, it’s hard not to at least feel a bit sorry for JD. He was doing a typical parent thing—trying to keep an eye on his kids and maybe even a bit awkwardly at that. We all have our off moments. But you also can’t deny that those “JD Prance” jokes and Cameron Tucker comparisons were pretty perfect and, frankly, hard to resist.
What’s interesting here is that JD himself has kept quiet about the whole thing. It makes you wonder if he’s deliberately avoiding feeding the frenzy after his rally remarks earlier that year, where he’d told people to “take a chill pill” and learn to “take a joke.” Suddenly, the spotlight turning on him like this must have been a tricky moment. Maybe he’s holding back because, well, when you’ve invited others to laugh, it’s tough to complain when they do.
Or perhaps, he simply remembered something else he said at that rally: “You know what I do when I think a joke is dumb or not funny? I don’t laugh.” It’s a pretty clever dodge, if you ask me. In any case, this whole scenario shows just how quickly ordinary family moments can get picked apart in the internet age — sometimes unfairly, sometimes with humor, but almost always with a lot of noise.
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