In a delightful twist on political parody, the world was treated to a side-splitting performance by actor Haley Joel Osment, who returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on October 2, leaving no stone unturned—or donut unmocked—in his impression of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. This sketch came hot on the heels of Vance’s awkward moment during a vice-presidential debate. Spoiler alert: it’s an absolute must-watch!
Osment, known for his charming boyhood role in “The Sixth Sense,” was back in the spotlight, but this time, he was channeling his inner J.D. Vance—and we’re not talking about “I see dead people.” No, this was a full-on, donut-loving, eyeliner-wearing Vance! The skit kicked off with a clever nod to Vance’s infamous pie-in-the-face moment at a Georgia donut shop. For those who missed it, Vance had a cringe-worthy encounter with a group of bewildered employees who probably wished they’d called in sick that day.
The footage of that fateful interaction traveled faster than a donut rolling off the counter, with Vance struggling to order, let alone engage in coherent conversation. It became viral fodder for meme-makers and late-night hosts alike. And why not? Who wouldn’t want to see a grown man stumbling over a donut menu?
Osment didn’t hold back. As he slipped into his role, he delivered a pitch-perfect impression of Vance fumbling through the ordering process: “Donut…” he earnestly inquired, eyes wide with expectation. The poor donut shop employee raised an eyebrow and asked, “Which donut, though?” To which the faux-Vance retorted, “Whatever makes sense… hold the pickles!” Yes, pickles! When did donuts get pickles?
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In true comedy style, frustration escalated until Osment unleashed his inner donut-hungry beast, dramatically slamming his fist through a glass display case. A moment that could rival classic slapstick comedies, viewers couldn’t help but laugh—as if the donut case was somehow an evil antagonist in Vance’s ordering saga.
But the fizzy donut drama didn’t just stop there. As Osment’s impersonation ramped up, he tossed in a cheeky jab about Vance’s rumored penchant for eyeliner. “Liberals even stooped so low as to suggest that I made love to a couch!” the faux-Vance exclaimed, eyeliner smudged and all, after failing miserably to connect with bewildered customers and employees alike. The exaggerated self-pity combined with the visual of smeared eyeliner sent the audience into fits of laughter.
The reaction to Vance’s makeup during the actual debate had sparked a lighthearted—if slightly chaotic—mini-controversy. Just when you thought politics couldn’t get any more entertaining, online chatter erupted about whether the Republican nominee was employing some cosmetic assistance on his peepers. Social media exploded with users humorously speculating about the magic behind Vance’s unwavering eyeliner that somehow stayed in place amid his verbal chaos.
One user jokingly quipped, “JD Vance is so slick, yet his eyeliner stays perfectly in place. Maybe it’s Maybelline!” Others chimed in with half-hearted compliments, suggesting that maybe he just looked “pretty.” But when you have disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos jumping into the eyeliner fray, you know you’ve hit a cultural moment! Santos tweeted on October 1 that he’s known Vance pre-senate fame, even confirming that Vance has “long eyelashes that cast a shadow.” Who knew eyelash envy could stir up rivalries in politics?
Adding fuel to the fire, we reached out to makeup artist Luna Viola a couple of months ago to dive into Vance’s lash situation. Ever the expert, Violet noted, “It is also possible that [Vance] has very dark, perfect thick eyelashes, creating an optical illusion of black eyeliner.” I mean, who would have thought that eyelash genetics could ignite such a wildfire of conversation in the political sphere? Forget debates on policy—let’s talk about the Power of Lashes!
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As the world tunes in to see how the rest of the election campaign unfolds, it’s safe to say Osment’s comedic jabs only add to the whimsical tapestry of the political landscape. Who would have thought that an innocent donut shop encounter could lead us here? With impressions as spot-on as his, Osment has turned Vance’s blunders into comedic gold, reminding us that laughter often proves to be the best political medicine.
In today’s world, where political discourse can feel as dry as a stale donut, Haley Joel Osment’s parody taps into the humor we all need. It’s a solid reminder that even politicians can have their awkward moments—and sometimes those moments deserve to be celebrated with a little humor and, yes, a fair amount of eyeliner.
So, as the election season rolls on, stay tuned for more delightful political antics and unintentional comedy gold, because if there’s one thing we can take away from this—it’s that laughter, whether it’s about donuts or eyeliner, can unite us all… and maybe even save us from taking politics a bit too seriously.
