Bernie Sanders does what Bernie Sanders wants to do.
Sanders, 79, captured the imagination of the online community after being spotted in a grey jacket and oversized mittens. His appearance was a stark contrast to the fashionable suits and coats worn on the Inauguration stage.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) addresses his viral inauguration attire:
"In Vermont … we're not so concerned about good fashion. We want to keep warm." pic.twitter.com/phtnb5Ha2Z
— The Recount (@therecount) January 20, 2021
“In Vermont, we know something about the cold and we’re not so considered about good fashion. We want to keep warm,” he chuckled when speaking with CBS News. “And that’s what I did today.”
“This fit and energy is why I will always have a place in my heart for Bernie Sanders,” one popular tweet reads. Another viewer wrote, “Shout out to Bernie Sanders showing up to the inauguration as if he’s headed to the UPS store and picking up some coffee in Burlington.”
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This fit and energy is why I will always have a place in my heart for Bernie Sanders. pic.twitter.com/DmsFXuWQgG
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) January 20, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office on Wednesday morning.
Shout out to Bernie Sanders showing up to the inauguration as if he’s headed to the UPS store and picking up some coffee in Burlington. pic.twitter.com/ZxupI4jK1f
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) January 20, 2021
I wanna be Michelle Obama but I know I’m a Bernie Sanders pic.twitter.com/eHNgvEzAW6
— keesh (@keshiaerica) January 20, 2021
See more reaction and some of the funniest memes doing the rounds below.
Internet makes me cry#BernieSanders ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dEzmrIBu2n
— pererepaoduro (@osmardeirada) January 21, 2021
NOT BERNIE SANDERS STARK??!!
💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/xklU9v2sKH— Jessica Fyre 💫 (@TheJessieWoo) January 21, 2021
Doors Closing. pic.twitter.com/c7SjrUxHAp
— cta (@cta) January 20, 2021
Omg. pic.twitter.com/kyf9holXKw
— Cathy Yan (@CathyYan) January 21, 2021
Keep that meme train rolling. #BernieSanders pic.twitter.com/ulFZUqWjk6
— FrankRizzo24 (@RankFrizzo24) January 21, 2021
Ok I'm proud of this one 🤣#BernieSanders #berniesmittens pic.twitter.com/9wpOGNu2fm
— innochantheumbreon (@Inno_and_Rachel) January 21, 2021
#BernieSanders is also making history
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/nGCMHhBQwl— Wong guy (@s0metingWong) January 21, 2021
— mose (@bosemergmann) January 20, 2021
Bernie Sanders = King of Pride Rock pic.twitter.com/WjsRbnZFaA
— Heem’s Memes (@heems_memes) January 21, 2021
My favorite ones are the paintings. #BernieSanders pic.twitter.com/16BD2h5QSa
— Drewid (@midwestfilmbuff) January 21, 2021
