Terrible News: JD in JD Vance Does Not Stand for Jorkin Depeanus
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AP FACT CHECK
No, the JD in JD Vance does not stand for "Jorkin Depeanus"
Overview
This is a satirical political meme formatted to look like a real Associated Press (AP) fact check article from 2024 US election coverage. The absurd headline jokes that a major news outlet had to officially debunk the fake, silly claim that the "JD" in politician JD Vance's name stands for the made-up, nonsensical phrase "Jorkin Depeanus". The humor comes from the ridiculous premise that such an obviously fake, immature joke would become widespread enough to require a formal fact check from a reputable news organization, leaning into online mockery of the 2024 Republican vice presidential candidate. A real photo of JD Vance at a public event with an Ohio state flag in the background appears below the edited headline.
Origin notes
The meme was originally posted to Reddit under the title "Terrible News" as part of 2024 US election related meme content. It is an edited spoof of real AP news fact check content, altered to insert the absurd joke headline for comedic effect, and circulated widely in US political meme spaces online in 2024.
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