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JD Vance accidentally dropped the college football championship trophy and people have jokes

We can still come together to make fun of politicians.

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JD Vance "fumbles" the coveted college football national championship trophy.

It's a tradition for sports teams that win major championships to receive the honor of visiting the White House and meeting the President. The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will be visiting soon. The World Series winning Los Angeles Dodgers visited earlier this year. And just this week, the national champions Ohio State Buckeyes took the stage with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, an Ohio State alum.

It was a simple photo opp. There would be no hard hitting questions from journalists about the economy or Russia. Everyone involved was there to simply celebrate the accomplishments of a talented and hard working group of young men in a controversy-free ceremony. What could possibly go wrong?

JD Vance had other plans. The moment he went to hoist the trophy, it appeared to quite literally fall apart in his hands.

Vance puzzled over the trophy for a moment as he tried to slide it toward himself. Then, as he began to lift it, the top half toppled over only to be caught by Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson before hitting the ground. You can actually hear the crowd gasping and holding their breath before Henderson saves it, all while the United States Marine Corps Band performs "We Are the Champions." You honestly couldn't script a more hilarious sequence if you hired Hollywood's funniest comedy writers.

To be fair, the college playoff national championship trophy is a little confusingly constructed. The bottom half is just a black stand for the trophy itself, which is the 26.5 inch tapered golden piece on top. So technically, Vance didn't break the trophy. He just didn't realize that it came apart in two pieces.

But it was too late. The blunder was caught by dozens and dozens of cameras, with the jokes about Vance "fumbling" the trophy nearly writing themselves.

Watch the wild video here:

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Vance, the Internet's favorite punching bag as of late, suddenly found himself on the butt end of an avalanche of jokes.

Vance is no stranger to being made fun of on the Web. First, it was the theories that he wears eyeliner while simultaneously preaching about the death of masculinity. Then, it was enterprising social media users engaging in a war of one-upmanship to see who could create the most horrifying, bloated caricature of the VP.

And now, he can add this fumblerooski to his resume.

In a thread posted on the subreddit WatchPeopleDieInside, people came with their best jokes at Vance's expense:

"Ahh I see it's because the trophy didn't wear a suit and say thank you"

"That man has never held a trophy in his life."

"They are going to blame the Democrats for this."

On X, one user wrote, "JD Vance: Can't order donuts. Can't hold a normal conversation. Can't hold a trophy without breaking it."

Honestly, jokes were barely necessary. The photos are hilarious enough. The top half of the trophy tumbling limply into Vance's shoulder. Vance bending down, scrambling to pick up the base. It's all just *chefs kiss.*


People on the right had some fun at the VP's expense, too.

"Trophy must be made in China," one Reddit user joked.

"Dan Quail on steroids," added another.

Fox News couldn't help themselves, either. They made more than a few puns about Vance "fumbling" the trophy.

Even Vance himself had no choice but to try to take the mockery in stride.

The Trump administration is off to a controversial start, to put it extremely lightly. JD Vance's trophy snafu harkens back to a simpler time when we all came together to make fun of George W. Bush not knowing how to pronounce words or Gerald Ford tumbling down the stairs of Air Force One. There isn't much that's able to bring people from different sides of the aisle together anymore, and this one is just a minor blip in the grander scheme. But this little reprieve in the news cycle has definitely been a much needed source of comic relief.

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Her kids gave her a super embarrassing email name and she's been using it for months

She's never leaving her phone unattended again. 😂

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Why are kids like this?!

It’s one of the most delightful joys of modern parenting—wondering what kind of havoc your kids will unleash when you leave the room for five seconds. This goes especially for when you leave devices like your phone around.

If this hasn’t happened to you, let this story serve as a cautionary tale to never, ever ever leave your devices within reach of mischievous fingers.

UK-based mom Ali George, who toggles between posting delicious recipes and “embarrassing moments” on TikTok, recently shared how she had noticed that every time her Apple watch congratulated her for completing a workout, it referred to her as "Stinky Stinky Poo Poo Farts."

We’ll hold for giggles…

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To her horror, George would later realize that her kids not only changed her name on her Apple watch, but her email name as well. Meaning any email she had been sending, for months, including emails sent to their school, had been signed, "Stinky Stinky Poo Poo Farts."

In an interview with Newsweek, George shared that she suspected her 10-year-old daughter to be the culprit, who did it “whilst I was in the shower and left my phone unattended." She also has an older son "who may have helped her but he's not admitted to anything."

The clip, which has been viewed upwards of 250,000 times, left people howling.

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“Im so, so, so sorry but this is absolutely hilarious,” one person commented.

Another echoed, “this is children's behavior GOLD. Absolutely hilarious.”

And, if it’s any consolation, George is clearly not the only victim of this type of crime.

“My kids added an image of a random weird looking bloke to my email and I didn’t realize for months.”

"My son changed my WhatsApp Status to 'I'm a big farter' and I didn't realize it for months, writing to my landlord, my boss and handymen."

"My name is Butt Cheek! I have no idea how to change it! It says 'well done Butt cheek'

“It’s ok my email was changed to Batshit Crazy.”

“My brother changed my dad’s email to papa smurf and he still doesn’t know how to change it after about 15 years."

Sometimes, it’s the very devices themselves pulling the prank.

“I told Siri I love it when you call me big poppa so it changed everything to that including my email signature.”

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It probably goes without saying, but George has since sent an email apologizing to the school, who “said they found it funny, thank goodness.” She also changed her email name back, and now has a new password. Oh, and she “won't be leaving my phone unattended any time in the future." All is well…for now.

Follow Ali George on TikTok for even more stories to give you chuckle.

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Two sisters devise a genius hack to make bedtime a blast for their kids

Welcome to Club Sleep.

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Bedtime just got a lot more fun

Adults love bedtime. For us, it’s pure bliss—all day, we dream about our warm, soft beds, our absurdly expensive satin-covered pillows, and turning out the light before 10:30 p.m. We might even indulge in a mug of Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime Tea as a treat. Kids, however, are a completely different story. No child looks forward to bedtime, especially not the small ones. To them, bedtime is the enemy—pure lava, a monster, a demon that must be avoided at all costs. Every parent knows this struggle: it’s time to turn the lights out, but suddenly, they develop an insatiable need for one more story, one more glass of water, one more urgent philosophical question that needs to be answered right now, like “Why do we need to sleep, anyway?”

But to the Internet’s delight, two hilarious and ingenious sisters have turned this nightly battle into something magical, proving that even the most dreaded tasks can be a blast with a little creativity.

Welcome to Club Sleep

Alex Anguish, a content creator and a stay-at-home mom with three kids, posted a TikTok video depicting "Club Sleep," the extraordinary method she and her sister devised to make bedtime a lot more enjoyable for the children and for them. Before long, Alex’s video went certifiably viral, racking up 12.6 million views and 2 million likes within ten days of posting. So, what’s “Club Sleep,” you ask?


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Oh, it’s just the coolest and most exclusive nightclub around, tailored specifically for toddlers and kids still rocking diapers. Each night, Alex and her sister transform the bedroom area into "Club Sleep," an exclusive venue with a check-in line, bouncers, and multiple security checkpoints (not just anyone can get in, you know). Consider it a modern Studio 54, but instead of cocktails and disco balls, there are warm glasses of milk waiting for the patrons inside and the coziest bed imaginable.

On paper, it’s already a hilarious concept (Saturday Night Live, you know what to do), but the true genius lies in Alex and her sister's unwavering commitment to the bit. As the kids approach, the sisters snap into character. Wearing black jackets, long pants, a backwards cap, and sunglasses, they're a menacing sigh—but only for those trying to sneak into Club Sleep.

“Can I see some ID, please?”

Safety is of the utmost importance at Club Sleep, and the bouncers take their jobs seriously—very seriously. Barricades are set up to maintain order. IDs are checked and patrons are interrogated. It’s a tightly run system, like something you’d see outside of a nightclub in Manhattan or West Hollywood.

"Who's ready for Club Sleep?" hollers Alex. She's shouting at full volume, by the way. Like any good bouncer, she knows she needs to control the crowd and keep the line moving. Music thumps in the background.


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"I need everyone to line up right here, single file. Let's see some IDs," she yells out, pointing at the barricade. (There's only one kid there, but that's beside the point.)

The three step up to the barricade one by one. Alex shines a flashlight on their ID (a plastic badge).

"Where are you going?" she asks.

"My bed," the first kid replies, sheepishly. Despite his matching Pikachu pajama set, the bouncer isn't easily convinced. "And what are you going to do there?" Alex asks, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Lay in my bed and possibly go to sleep." Right answer.

It's entrancing—and almost uncanny—how perfectly the two sisters channel the mannerisms of bouncers and TSA agents. Anyone who's ever forgotten their passport or tried using an expired ID knows that familiar churn of anxiety. But here, with this family, it's pure joy. Everything works: the assertive voices, the humor (at one point, Alex tells her son, "It's ladies' night, sir"), and the sisters, who can barely contain their laughter.

“Club Sleep is what dreams are made of”

The Internet fell in love with Club Sleep, with viewers flooding the comments with praise. "Now this is parenting," wrote one person. Another replied, "They don't even know HOW funny this is."

Some commenters even predicted future confusion when these kids eventually visit real nightclubs. "They're gonna randomly get sleepy when they enter a club when they're older," someone said. Another commenter agreed: "As soon as they turn 21 and go to a bar, [they'll be like] 'Why am I having déjà vu right now?'"


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Even brands jumped in—a true sign of viral success. Pull-Ups' official account commented, "Club Sleep is what dreams are made of," and Visa chimed in with "This is the only kind of club you'll find me at 😂" (A credit card company at a club? Welcome to social media.)

All laughter (and genius parenting) aside, the science is clear: a well-structured and consistent bedtime routine helps establish healthy sleeping habits in children. Research shows that children with established routines fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and rest more soundly. Experts recommend a gentle hour-long transition to bedtime, with clear signals that it's time to wind down. Alex and her sister have totally aced this one.

Club Sleep shows that bedtime doesn't have to be boring—for kids or adults. It's creative yet simple. There are no expensive props, or bribes, or yelling. Just a little imagination and love. It's so brilliant, you kind of want to kick yourself and ask, "Why didn't I think of that?"

The next time bedtime becomes a struggle, consider creating your own Club Sleep. Grab a flashlight, flip that cap backwards, and practice your biggest, most booming bouncer voice. Just remember: pajamas are mandatory and sweet dreams are guaranteed.

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Comedian Josh Johnson perfectly describes what it's like to be broke in today's America

"My friend turns to me and says, 'Josh, you must not mind the rain.'"

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Josh Johnson.

Income inequality isn't exactly new. However, it seems more people are aware of it than ever. In fact, according to a Pew Research poll that surveyed 36 countries, a "median of 54% of adults across the nations surveyed say the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem in their country."

Money, hundred dollars, hundred dollar bills, wealth, richWealth Inequality is a rampant problem. Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash

The good news is people are learning to educate themselves—from financial planning to paying attention to where special interest money goes in terms of political leaders. But still, for many of us, it's hard to understand what it must be like to be wealthy when we've never had real wealth. Without having a lived-in experience, even the concept of money itself can be difficult to grasp.

Comedian Josh Johnson, who is also a correspondent and writer on The Daily Show, is an expert at taking complex notions and putting them into hilarious context through his long-form comedic storytelling. In a TikTok clip labeled "That Time I Almost Drowned," Josh begins by talking about the literal fabric of money. "We look at money as paper, right? At least when it's in its physical form, it's this paper thing. But it's more than paper. There's fabric that weaves into it. There's linen, there's cotton."

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I Almost Drowned At A Party

Josh likens the actual fabric of money to society. "It works the same way that society works. There's fabric that weaves all of us together." He adds, "But there are people who have not been able to participate in the opportunities of making money...so when you tell them a recession is coming, they're like, 'What? Okay. I was already broke.'"

He proceeds to illustrate with a story. "One time, I was at a party with my friends, and I fell in the pool." He makes sure to note that it wasn't a "pool party" and, therefore, deeply embarrassing. But more than that, "terrifying," because he reveals, "I can't swim. And when you don't swim, being surrounded by water out of nowhere is very concerning."

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He describes the sudden shock of the water. "I feel like I turned around, and water surrounded me." What he did next was not so much swim, but rather "drown," and he hilariously describes his friend fishing him out of the pool like a cat picking up its kitten. Wet and still in shock, Josh understandably wanted to leave immediately. But "the dude who saved me was my ride... and now has 'mack points' and begins to use them to hit on people."

When they finally try to leave, alongside a few other friends, his car won't start. "Luckily, he did live close enough to the party that we could walk. It was maybe a mile and some change. And as we start walking, it starts drizzling... and then really starts raining." After describing how his various friends responded to the rain (one hunched into "turtle" position and another put one hand over his head), Josh has an epiphany: "My friend turns to me and says, 'Josh, you must not mind the rain.' And I was like, I almost drowned 20 minutes ago. And THAT'S what it's like when you're broke. You're almost drowning all the time. So when people try to scare you with talks of a recession, you're like, 'Why would I... what?'” He puts a hand over his head. "You're doing this... I'm already WET!"

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Many in the comment section truly empathize, and there seems to be comfort in being "seen." One fan wrote, "This is incredible. You're the Kendrick Lamar of comedy." Another said, "This is such a good way to explain it."

One top commenter perfectly sums it up: "What is loss to a man who has nothing? What's a little rain to a drowning man?"

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