A protest against Vice President J.D. Vance in Wisconsin has turned into unexpected viral comedy, after demonstrators were caught on camera sprinting from the wrong street to catch his motorcade elsewhere. The 20-second clip, which has already racked up hundreds of thousands of views on X (formerly Twitter), shows a group of protesters realizing they had lined up on the wrong road. Chaos quickly ensues as the crowd, carrying handmade signs and flags, scrambles across the grass to relocate before Vance’s cars pass.
Commentator Benny Johnson shared the video, declaring, “This is the funniest 20 second video on the internet right now.” He mockingly described the demonstrators as “geriatric, obese, diabetic Libs in Wisconsin forced to exercise for the first time in years.” “This is gold,” Johnson added, joking that “many [were] near heart attacks” as the protesters rushed across the lawn to find the right spot. His post, paired with the video, quickly sparked a firestorm of memes and commentary.
Protesters Go Viral After Running To Catch J.D. Vance’s Motorcade On The Wrong Street
While some called the clip “hilarious,” others criticized Johnson’s language and the wave of insults directed at protesters, with many pointing out that mocking people’s weight, health, or mobility crosses into online bullying. Commentator Khalil Osiris responded, “You’re definitely playing to the algorithm with this one. These kinds of posts sure do grab attention, though I’m not sure this is the direction we want to go with political content.” One user joked, “That guy in the blue shirt is like, WTH? I didn’t sign up for this!” while another wrote, “Run, Forrest, run!”
What was meant to be a political demonstration has now become the internet’s latest viral laugh track. Instead of headlines about their message, the protesters are being memed for their unplanned cardio session, a moment many are laughing at, but others are calling a prime example of how fast online mockery can slip into bullying.
