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[-] Godort@lemm.ee 291 points 2 months ago

Aren't you supposed to plan appearances like this ahead of time to prevent this exact thing from happening?

[-] ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 179 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Plan? The only plan they got is project 2025. I don't think it spells out how to order donuts without acting weird.

[-] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 83 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Imagine ordering ANYTHING as vaguely as "some of this, some of that, whatever makes sense".

"Sir, that's not even a real order. I don't have time for your bullshit."

[-] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 27 points 2 months ago

Reminds me of customers at the bank I used to work for who would want the teller to pick which account the money went into. Like bro, make an effort.

[-] Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 29 points 2 months ago

“Sweet, I’ll put it in mine!”

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[-] psmgx@lemmy.world 30 points 2 months ago

The heritage foundation did serious planning.

Then they outsourced it to these guys, who didn't do shit.

[-] Glide@lemmy.ca 51 points 2 months ago

Imagine being born in a position of privledge, and never being told "no" in your entire life. Why would you ever make a plan when you make the subconscious assumption that everyone operates around what you want?

On a related note, this is why "Woke" is so offensive to people like JD Vance. "We were doing just fine before you people started complaining!" is an easy thought to have from the lap of luxuryn

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[-] Asafum@feddit.nl 36 points 2 months ago

They're all magas here were I work so it didn't work out as well, but our congressional rep planned a stop over here so I planned a day off. I wish more people would have done that, but I live in asshole land. :/

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[-] ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 170 points 2 months ago

This clip proved to me that couchfucker Vance is definitely not "from the middle class"

Hes obviously never ordered donuts himself. No clue what they are, expects to walk in and get handed a box of glazed donuts and a box of mixed donuts, while people are amazed and happy to have "someone like him" in the store.

[-] NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 57 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I mean... if all you ever did was buy donuts at a supermarket, you kind of would expect that.

I don't buy a lot of donuts (personally not a big fan and they make for weird interactions at work) but when I do? My order is usually "Uh. Three or four boston creme, three or four jelly, and then whatever you have a lot of for the rest". And I have definitely done the Dunkin run where it is "a box o joe and then two dozen of whatever donuts. Also ."

So I won't fault couch fucker for having a hard time picking out donuts or basically just saying "I don't care, just give me two dozen donuts. Feel free to pick the stale ones". But it is more just the overall shitshow of it for not having someone run up ahead to make sure the store and staff were cool with it.

Story time! Back in... damn I guess it would have been 08? Obama and Biden were doing the "man of the people" bullshit. Incredibly blue region with strong ties to Biden so it was basically a freebie to record a few press bits. Was getting lunch and chatting with a buddy about all the cars on the street and the like when some 20-something year old girl in a suit comes in. She leans in and asks the person at the counter something and then comes around to the various tables to make small talk and ask leading but kind of inflammatory questions. She asked us what our views on abortion were (and, while I won't repeat what my buddy said because it was definitely sexist, it was quite possibly the greatest failed pick-up line of all time). She then gets up and states something like "In five minutes, Obama and Biden will be walking through that door. We apologize for the inconvenience. As we get closer, anyone who does not want to be on camera will be directed to move over towards that wall. It will only be for ten minutes and we will pay for everyone's meal, regardless of if you are on camera or not. Thank you".

And, let me tell you? Buying lunch for a bunch of students goes a long way toward making for a warm reception. And while it was obvious they had been prepped on the menu, it was also obvious that this was the kind of food both future presidents ate semi-regularly. And it was obvious they had been prepped on which tables were likely avid democrats, which were republicans, and which were dumbass kids who were hitting on the point person for the casual "So, what can we do to earn your vote?" style bits.

But... that is kind of the thing. It is not a complicated bit of theatre. I am sure the approach has changed a bit (now that everyone has camera phones and tiktok) but it still holds true. Have someone run ahead to make sure you aren't entering a hostile situation that will just make everyone look bad.


Everything blurs together and I am too lazy to google, but now I am wondering if that press event was specifically because everyone (of the republicans) were losing their god damned mind over the existence of a black man. Err, I mean Obama liking dijon mustard or something. So have him and his old white guy buddy eat some normal people food (because dijon mustard is insanely fancy, obviously).

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[-] worldwidewave@lemmy.world 24 points 2 months ago

What an absolute weirdo. Choosing my (half-)dozen mixed donuts is one of the bigger joys of a donut run.

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[-] hperrin@lemmy.world 164 points 2 months ago

I like how she asked not to be filmed and they filmed her anyway and then released it.

It really shows how much they care about a woman’s consent.

[-] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 68 points 2 months ago

Could be even more sinister than that. Like if you think about it, why would they want to show that? It doesn't show anything positive about his campaign or engagement, so releasing that footage won't help him directly. But he is aware of how aggressive some of Trump's supporters can be with people they hate. So I wonder if he decided to post that part of the video specifically to trigger the MAGAs that would harass (or worse) the business and/or employees.

[-] dudinax@programming.dev 24 points 2 months ago

We need some kind of group that can protect people like her.

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[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 144 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

This is why people say magapublicans are weird, they're so out of touch!

Has Vance never been in a bakery before!? Quick tip: when they ask you what you want, don't reply "I mean a lot of glazed here. Some sprinkle stuff. Some of these cinnamon rolls. Just whatever makes sense."

What??

Try ordering from the menu. Or ask them what's good. Or request an assortment of the most popular kinds...

[-] zcd@lemmy.ca 78 points 2 months ago

It's one donut JD, how much could it cost, $10?

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[-] tacosanonymous@lemm.ee 36 points 2 months ago

Or lean into your stupid richness. Buy five of everything and just start handing them out.

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 39 points 2 months ago

Oh, no. The one thing rich people never want to do is give people handouts!

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[-] Grunt4019@lemm.ee 109 points 2 months ago

"I'm JD Vance I'm running for vice president," Vance said. "Good to see you."

The employee sounds unmoved and replies with "okay" and waits for him to begin his order.

Does he expect people to get down on their knees after he tells them that?

[-] Grass@sh.itjust.works 90 points 2 months ago

"okay..."

silence

"I'm sorry but we don't have any couch shaped donuts"

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[-] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 54 points 2 months ago

The "OK" crushed him. He was expecting any reaction and she could give 2 shits about him. Order your donuts and get the fuck out, ain't nobody got time for your ass.

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[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 89 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

He must not have anyone competent on his staff if this happens. Usually they send people ahead to check to see if the people working there want to be on camera and talk

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 33 points 2 months ago

maybe aides all hate him.

[-] capital_sniff@lemmy.world 33 points 2 months ago

Maybe they did and this was the most acceptable place. I imagine most decent restaurants have rules about fornicating with the furniture, so it really limits your options when you are a known couch fucker.

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[-] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 79 points 2 months ago

"One dozen glazed, one dozen assorted".

It's not that hard, damn.

And props to the employee refusing to be used as a prop for this couch molester.

[-] Serinus@lemmy.world 48 points 2 months ago

Who they released a video of anyway, right after telling her they wouldn't.

[-] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 29 points 2 months ago

Pretty sure she can sue them lol

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[-] pyre@lemmy.world 70 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

not the focus of ths video but along with many appearances, I've never heard him laugh like a human being.

are you fucking kidding me, making fun of Harris laughing when this guy's mouth does what i can only assume is an arcane incantation meant to awaken elder horrors from their timeless slumber?

[-] orbitz@lemmy.ca 37 points 2 months ago

Isn't it weird the Republican nominees don't laugh like most people?I haven't watched much of Vance to notice this but since they're ragging on Harris for laughing I bet that's a big bullet point to avoid when he's in public.

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[-] don@lemm.ee 66 points 2 months ago

If angels existed, they would each and every one weep tears of joy when she said, “…okay.”

[-] Emerald@lemmy.world 60 points 2 months ago

We need a Tim Walz donut shop clip with the consent of all the employees being filmed

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[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 59 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"I'm running for vice president!"

"Sir, this is a Wendys."

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[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 57 points 2 months ago

The only thing he could make conversation about was how old the business was and how long they worked at the donut shop. Aren't politicians supposed to be charismatic?

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 28 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Like he was figuring out who he could get fired afterwards for not worshipping him.

[-] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago

He didn't even ask them what their favorite donut was or about [local sports team] newest season. Pandering isn't hard, why is he so lazy?

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[-] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 53 points 2 months ago

Vance is the embodiment of cringe. He’s been hanging out in Silicon Valley with Peter Thiel for so long that he’s forgotten how to even pretend to be a normal person.

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[-] flying_gel@lemmy.world 52 points 2 months ago

Wow, what a charismatic guy, that wasn't painful to watch at all...

[-] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 34 points 2 months ago

Totally normal small talk, "how long you worked here? How long has this place been open? How about you how long have you worked here? Yeah? Good. How long? Good."

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[-] Nougat@fedia.io 44 points 2 months ago

"I don't want to be on film." Is put on film.

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[-] thefartographer@lemm.ee 44 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Don’t ask if anyone’s ever tried fucking the donuts. Don’t ask if anyone’s ever tried fucking the donuts.

"Hasanyoneevertriedfuckingthedonuts??"

"Uhhh... Let's try this again, Vance. This time, maybe just ask people a simple question. Like, 'how long have you worked here?' Or, 'how long has this place been open?'

[-] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 43 points 2 months ago

How long have you worked here?

How long have you worked here?

How long have you worked here?

How long has this place been here?

Some great questions there, JD.

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[-] nifty@lemmy.world 34 points 2 months ago

lol donut runs aren’t going to humanize these ghouls when their policies are hostile to life 💀

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[-] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 34 points 2 months ago

I don't understand. She's clearly still on film, and not cut out. I can see her right there.

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[-] x00z@lemmy.world 33 points 2 months ago

"I'm JD Vance I'm running for vice president"

I'm sure in EVERY conversation he says that line.

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[-] ATDA@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago

No cream filled please. Filling soft cushions is my favorite part!

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[-] dhork@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago

Hah. It's not the first time a Republican has been flummoxed by a cash register.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarket_scanner_moment

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[-] roguetrick@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'd be uncomfortable around him too. I mean I've got couches at home to think about.

[-] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago

And watch the MAGA death threats begin because the donut shop didn't kiss JDs feet when he walked in

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[-] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago

What a weirdo

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