Bernie Sanders turns mitten meme into official merch for charity
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Bernie Sanders mittens were undeniably one of the most talked about fashion statements during and after the 2021 presidential inauguration.
The senator s hard-to-miss handwear featured a brown, white and black pattern and looked cold-weather appropriate for the brisk 42-degree day. They were sustainably created by Vermont-based second grade teacher Jen Ellis.
Photos of Sanders wearing the now-famous accessory while sitting with crossed hands and legs during last week s historic occasion, became an instant meme sensation that continues to sweep the internet.
Now, fans of the unforgettable mitten meme moment have kept their excitement going with official merchandise from Sanders campaign store.
By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News
(NEW YORK) Bernie Sanders mittens were undeniably one of the most talked about fashion statements during and after the 2021 presidential inauguration.
The senator s hard-to-miss handwear featured a brown, white and black pattern and looked cold-weather appropriate for the brisk 42-degree day. They were sustainably created by Vermont-based second grade teacher Jen Ellis.
Photos of Sanders wearing the now-famous accessory while sitting with crossed hands and legs during last week s historic occasion, became an instant meme sensation that continues to sweep the internet.
Now, fans of the unforgettable mitten meme moment have kept their excitement going with official merchandise from Sanders campaign store.
Bernie Sanders is teased online for loving capitalism as he raises money for Meals on Wheels by selling inauguration mitten meme t-shirts for $27 and sweatshirts for $45
A photo of Sen. Bernie Sanders bundled up in a puffy coat and mittens at Biden s inauguration quickly became a meme
Sanders made light of the meme by putting the image on a t-shirt and sweatshirt
The official merchandise sold out within days, prompting people to comment about his use of capitalism
Proceeds from the merchandise sales are being donated to Meals on Wheels and other Vermont-based charities
Bernie Sanders and his mittens have been the subject of memes since he attended the inauguration of 46th President Joe Biden on January 20th prompting the release of t-shirts to support Meals on Wheels Vermont, and now, an adorable crocheted doll from Tobey Time Crochet.
Tobey Time Crochet is a small business by Tobey King, where she s been crafting original crochet dolls for her Etsy shop since 2014. The Bernie Sanders doll isn t her first politically themed creation, however the meme s prominence certainly helped make it one of her most popular. Just like the original photo of Sanders keeping warm at the inauguration, the crocheted doll shows the senator in a surgical mask, olive green jacket, and of course, his wool mittens.
Updated Jan 24, 2021 | 13:06 IST
The senator from Vermont was seen donning a casual look with mittens, a coat, and a mask sitting on the bleachers during Inauguration Day. Bernie Sanders and Bollywood. | Photo Credit: Twitter
Democrat senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, has probably made a tad bit more headlines than Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Not to worry because it is all in good faith that will make you laugh out loud.
His casual and cozy attire at Inauguration Day became a viral meme. In each and every scenario, it was used as the perfect template to merge it with.