JD Vance, freshly announced as Trump's 2024 running mate, faces backlash as his 2021 'childless cat ladies' comments about Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg resurface, prompting social media clapbacks from Ella Emhoff and Jennifer Aniston.

As the internet collectively rolled its eyes, Vance's remarks not only revived debates about family structures but also drew rebukes from highly unexpected sources. Ella Emhoff pointed out her own stepmother Kamala Harris’s parenting role, while TV's beloved 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston jumped into the fray. Amidst this, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted his own adoption journey, leaving Vance seemingly cornered in a real-life episode of 'What Not to Say'.

It's safe to say that JD Vance's comments have aged about as gracefully as an avocado left out in the sun. The resurfaced interview where Vance labeled Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as 'childless cat ladies' has reignited a fiery backlash, just in time for his debut as Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 election.

In the 2021 interview with Tucker Carlson, Vance's controversial comments about 'childless cat ladies' provoked a wide range of responses, from bemused to outright scathing, as those involved in family dynamics reacted strongly.

Leading the charge was Harris's stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, who posted a witty yet poignant rebuttal on Instagram. Sharing pictures with her step-siblings Cole and herself, she questioned, 'How can you be 'childless' when you have cutie pie kids like Cole and I?' She also tagged her mother's Instagram handle, enthusiastically proclaiming, 'I love my three parents.' Suffice it to say, Harris's parenting was well-defended.

Ella's mother, Kerstin Emhoff, didn't hold back either, calling Vance's comments 'baseless' and praising Kamala Harris as a loving and nurturing co-parent. It's clear that the Emhoff-Harris household isn’t lacking in family bonds or affection, no matter Vance’s outdated notions.

Not one to sit on the sidelines, Pete Buttigieg joined the discourse, spotlighting his own family narrative. Buttigieg, who along with his husband Chasten adopted two children, contrasted his family's joy against Vance's dismissive remarks. He didn't mince words while criticizing Vance, pointing out that adoption and diverse family structures are as valid as any other.

Even Hollywood couldn't resist chiming in. Jennifer Aniston added her voice to the criticism of Vance's comments, which referred to Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and AOC as 'childless cat ladies.'

As Vance ascends to the national political stage, the general sentiment seems to be that he might want to get a better grip on what modern families look like in 2023. His comments reflect a broader societal issue—one that assumes families can be boxed into neat, traditional archetypes. Yet, as the backlash demonstrates, people aren't that interested in being boxed, categorized, or belittled.

The episode serves as a reminder that the American family has evolved in myriad ways. Whether it's through step-parenting, adoption, or any other form of guardianship and care, families today come in all shapes and sizes. In many cases, love and commitment, not biology, define parenthood. Besides, who could argue against the 'cutie pie' kids that brighten a family, as Ella Emhoff might say?

And while Vance might wish this controversy would vanish faster than a social media delete button could manage, it’s unlikely. His comments have not only rallied the Emhoff-Harris family but garnered attention from a public that is increasingly sensitive to diverse family structures. Perhaps it's a lesson in thinking before speaking—or at least a stern reminder to avoid Tucker Carlson interviews if one's aiming for higher office.

So, while JD Vance’s 'childless cat ladies' remark may have been intended to diminish and dismiss, it ended up doing the exact opposite: spotlighting the richness of modern family units and the foolishness of outdated notions. In the end, Vance might just discover that the joke is on him.