What is it about Bernie Sanders? What is this effervescent charm, universal appeal, and magnetic hold he has on us that just by sitting, we are all …sMITTEN? The American politician is not the only one to constantly be featured in photoshopped variations, especially when from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, President Joe Biden's entire inauguration was meme-worthy. Yet, none as versatile as this. You can literally put the man anywhere and it makes sense.
Bernie Sanders' response
And of course, being the good guy that he is, the former Democratic presidential contender has turned the silly event into a good cause. Not only are the newly famous mittens a gift from Vermont teacher Jen Ellis made from repurposed wool sweaters and recycled plastic bottles, Sanders' official site took preorders for sweatshirts imprinted with the image for charity. It has since been sold out.
100% of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels Vermont. https://t.co/E9cHB56JMk
— HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) January 23, 2021
On Late Night with Seth Meyers
And now, the memes
OKAY FIRSTLY
— Insurectile Disfunction. (@Amanda_Kerri) January 20, 2021
HONESTLY WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
10:30 – drop off dry cleaning
11:00 – Joe's thing
2:00 – swing by the post office pic.twitter.com/JJr3SECKeB
— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) January 20, 2021
WHERE'S THE LIE
How I wish I dress: How I actually dress: pic.twitter.com/8lAA8X7u78
— jorden (@jordeeeeeen) January 20, 2021
BUT NOW A FASHION ICON
Bernie Sanders, Steal his look pic.twitter.com/c4Hw48aCUu
— Emilia (@EmiliaDeLarge) January 20, 2021
I am once again asking for some coffee. #berniesmittens pic.twitter.com/CDVFbnx0oo
— Heather Hill (@Tvini) January 21, 2021
Bernie sitting there like the merch guy at hardcore shows. pic.twitter.com/QTS5jVoVaP
— bruce (@brucedaddy_) January 20, 2021
Good morning all! ☕️ pic.twitter.com/pxXvpxIk58
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 21, 2021
The new arrival is causing quite a stir. ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/peNG7DkpgH
— Bachelor Nation (@bachnation) January 20, 2021
This the best one fr ??? pic.twitter.com/fI8PmOkwhx
— I’m not from here. I’m imported. شيرين ???? (@QueenieReen) January 21, 2021
Bernie Sanders, first of his name, Wearer of Mittens, Sitter of Chairs pic.twitter.com/1j6p8mrdlr
— Matthew Mucha (@mattymooch) January 20, 2021
برنی در هفته مد پاریس 🙂 pic.twitter.com/a7yXvL9SRL
— liberalArtist ? (@ArtistBahaar) January 21, 2021
Ok, this is my favorite… #BernieMeme #BernieSanders #berniesmittens #berniesandersmeme pic.twitter.com/qvMflU6ply
— Ryan Hodgson (@Ryanintheus) January 24, 2021
one of the best #Berniememes pic.twitter.com/1dAhvl1ykW
— Saginowski (@rufatsaidov) January 23, 2021
This is definitely my favorite one ?#Berniememes #BernieSanders #berniesmittens pic.twitter.com/q7lRJi3ii0
— Riley carlson (@gabelle1226) January 23, 2021
I think this is the best Bernie meme gif pic.twitter.com/ZaUC8zut5O
— Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) January 22, 2021
Ladies and gentleman 2021 is going to be a great year for memes. #BernieSanders pic.twitter.com/KB5R9iVT8H
— Swazi (@MemesSoCold) January 23, 2021
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— Irena Buzarewicz (@IrenaBuzarewicz) January 24, 2021
FINALLY, IF YOU WANT YOUR OWN BERNIE
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