John Oliver's Take on the J.D. Vance Sofa Story: “The Peak of Couch-F***er Energy”

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver dedicated part of his opening segment to discuss the 2024 presidential race and a bizarre rumor involving J.D. Vance. Oliver tackled the unfounded gossip that Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, had sex with a couch.

Oliver, known for his sharp commentary, mocked the absurdity of the claim, stating that while it's not true, it feels oddly believable. He humorously described Vance as having "couch-fucker energy," implying that the rumor, though false, seemed fitting due to Vance's public persona. Oliver criticized the rumor's spread, pointing out that it wasn't actually in Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, but was nevertheless easy for many to believe.

Oliver also mentioned how the rumor gained international attention, including a Norwegian headline reading “Hadde ikke sex med sofa,” and the Associated Press' fact-check that was later removed. Despite reaching out to Vance’s campaign for a definitive answer, Oliver's team received no clear response.

In closing, Oliver speculated that, until proven otherwise, he would humorously assume the rumor to be true, given the lack of an official denial from Vance.