Bernie Sanders Meme

Bernie Sanders Meme 

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Of the many memes featuring US Senator Bernie Sanders, the most famous is the "mittens" meme.

This meme originated from a photograph taken at the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. In the photo, Sanders is seen sitting on a folding chair, socially distanced from other attendees, wearing a distinctive pair of large, fluffy mittens. The image quickly went viral, with people editing Sanders into a wide variety of humorous and historical contexts.

The meme's popularity led to increased visibility for Sanders and a huge demand for the mittens, which were made by a Vermont elementary school teacher. Sanders capitalized on the meme's popularity by selling merchandise featuring the image to raise money for charity, ultimately raising over $1.8 million.

Another popular meme features Sanders from a campaign video with the caption "I am once again asking for your financial support." This meme is often used to humorously request something.