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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

DARK SECRETS: Jd vance reveals his surprising obsession with emily in paris | Vintage Vibes

  • Vice President JD Vance publicly defended the Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris, calling creator Darren Star the Shakespeare of our time.
  • Vance described the show as a masterwork of American television that offers a sharp cultural critique of millennial decision-making.
  • According to Vance, the main character repeatedly makes atrocious decisions by focusing on her career rather than marrying French chef Gabriel and starting a family.
  • Political commentators speculated that Vance expressed his fandom to connect with younger female voters ahead of a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
  • Critics countered Vance's analysis, arguing he misread basic romantic-comedy tropes and narrative conflict as societal commentary.

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JD Vance heaps praise on Emily in Paris: ‘The Shakespeare of our time’

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