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I think it wasn't supposed to be taken seriously to begin with. But, you know, internet.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/jd-vance-couch-cushions/
The thing that got me was A it was super easy to confirm or debunk with the claim citing the book and page numbers, but B there was no way I was going to buy his book so I just had to find a source online I could trust 😱 (snopes is a good one)