US Senator Bernie Sanders, the famed curmudgeon photographed at President Joe Biden's inauguration wearing mittens and a scowl behind his facemask in an image that instantly became a meme, said on Sunday he was happy it may help raise millions for charity.
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.
Jen Ellis, the woman behind the mittens that gave the Vermont senator his viral moment at President Joe Biden's inauguration, has received around 13,000 email orders.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders drew fashion praise on social media for his cozy, comfortable inauguration wear.
The $45 black crewneck sweatshirt is made in the USA and union printed, in true Sanders fashion, CNN reported.
The sweatshirt seems to be as popular as the meme it s currently sold out due to overwhelming demand, according to the campaign store website, which notes it could take up to eight weeks to receive the item.
Age Well, the largest provider of Meals on Wheels in Vermont, said on Twitter it s BLOWN AWAY by the support for our Meals on Wheels program from the sweatshirt sales.