Month: March 2025

The rare Vance phenomenon takes the internet by storm. Maybe it will actually unite us for a while.

The internet has given birth to countless bizarre trends, but this one might be the strangest—and somehow, the most unifying. It has a touch of politics, a whole lot of weird humor, and perhaps, just perhaps, it’s the first thing in a long time that brings people together, regardless of party affiliation.

It’s called a “Rare Vance,” and it’s taking over the internet.

How It Started

Back in October 2024, a pro-Trump Republican tweeted an edited photo of then-vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. The image exaggerated his features—giving him a chiseled jawline and making him look extra sleek and, well, presidential. The internet took notice, and slowly but surely, a meme was born.

The trend gained momentum, but it truly exploded after Donald Trump and J.D. Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Suddenly, “Rare Vances” were everywhere—an endless stream of digitally altered images featuring Vance’s head on different bodies, his face morphed into bizarre variations. Some showcase him with long, luscious curls and an oddly chunky face, while others transform him into a baby with a pacifier.

A Meme That Transcends Politics

What makes this trend remarkable is that it’s being embraced by both pro- and anti-Trump circles. In an era where political discourse is often toxic, this meme has somehow bridged the divide. People from all sides are sharing, remixing, and laughing at the absurdity of it all. Maybe, for once, we’ve found a common ground—however ridiculous it may be.

The New Age of Political Cartoonery

Beyond just humor, the Rare Vance meme is a symbol of how political cartooning has evolved. In the past, editorial cartoonists would painstakingly illustrate exaggerated portraits of political figures. Now, thanks to AI and fast-paced meme culture, anyone can create political satire in seconds. Everybody is a political cartoonist now.

Love it or hate it, the Rare Vance meme has solidified its place in internet history. You’re seeing them everywhere, and you’ll probably continue to do so. One day, we might look back and question what we were thinking—or maybe we’ll celebrate the absurdity of it all.

In the meantime? Collect them all.

Click bait from ’88

Hear about the virgin who got pregnant?

Did you hear it about it in 1988, too?

A Bizarre Story Resurfaces—Again

This morning, while browsing headlines, I found a Drudge Report link to The Sun (UK). We all know The Sun is a tabloid, and this headline was as sensational as they come: a virgin woman became pregnant through oral sex.

Their health reporter wrote it up..

At first glance, it sounds shocking and absurd. But what makes it even stranger is that this case dates back to 1988. Whether it’s true or not, it was well-documented at the time. The real issue is that news outlets are now reporting it as if it just happened—an obvious attempt at clickbait.

The story revolves around a 15-year-old South African girl who was reportedly caught performing oral sex on another man by her boyfriend. A violent altercation followed, and during the fight, the boyfriend stabbed her in the abdomen. According to reports from that time, sperm on the knife led to her pregnancy.

Before dismissing the story entirely, consider this: the girl was born with a rare condition affecting about a few thousand people worldwide—she had no vaginal opening, making traditional conception impossible.

This isn’t the first time The Sun has run this story.

ABC news was among those reporting it 15 years ago, as well..

Through a Google keyword search (archive), Snopes determined a few years that iterations of the incident have circulated in online circles since at least 2010 and have recirculated frequently in the years following. 

Every few years, they bring it back, saying the report has “resurfaced.” It seems like a cheap trick to drive clicks—and, well, it worked. I clicked. But I wonder how many other people saw the headline and reacted with the same disbelief.

This is what makes things so annoying — while we may have some proof the story was true, it seems disingenuous to continue recycling it repeatedly to get your attention. And is the HORROR REPORT any better for publishing something being critical–and also being a part of this 88-bait?