Washington, D.C. — In an unexpected and cringe-worthy moment at the White House, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) accidentally dropped the Ohio State football team’s championship trophy during a ceremony honoring the Buckeyes. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral, leaving fans in shock and social media buzzing with reactions.
What Happened?
The Ohio State Buckeyes were being honored at the White House for their recent championship victory when Vance, a prominent Ohio politician and vocal Buckeyes supporter, was handed the trophy for a photo op. Moments later, the trophy slipped from his grasp and hit the floor, leaving the room in stunned silence before nervous laughter broke out.
President Biden, standing nearby, quipped, “I’ve been there—sometimes things just slip away!” while Ohio State head coach Ryan Day quickly picked up the trophy, inspecting it for damage. Fortunately, the trophy appeared intact, but the moment was already etched into college football meme history.
Social Media Reacts
As expected, the internet had a field day with the mishap.
- “Vance just fumbled harder than Ohio State in The Game.” – @MichiganFan
- “First he drops the trophy, next he drops his Senate seat?” – @PoliticalTakes
- “At least it wasn’t the Michigan game… oh wait.” – @CFB_Humor
Even rival fans couldn’t resist poking fun at the Buckeyes, with Michigan supporters particularly enjoying the moment.
Vance’s Response
After the event, Vance took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the incident with humor:
“In my defense, I was just trying to give Michigan fans something to celebrate for once. Congrats, Buckeyes—still champs!”
The Ohio State football team seemed to take the mishap in stride, with several players joking about it in post-ceremony interviews.
Will This Become a Lasting Meme?
Given college football’s passionate fanbase, it’s safe to say this moment will live on in rivalry banter for years. Whether it’s used to troll Ohio State fans or as a metaphor for political fumbles, Vance’s trophy drop is now part of Buckeyes lore.
One thing’s for sure—next time, maybe they’ll use a backup holder for the trophy.
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