The Bernie Sanders mittens meme refers to a photograph of Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate, seated during the inauguration of Joe Biden and wearing a face mask and distinctive mittens, which went viral.[1] The photograph became an Internet meme, inspiring altered versions in which Sanders was placed in historical photographs and other humorous contexts. The popularity of the meme resulted in increased visibility for Sanders and demand for the mittens.
- ^ "Bernie Sanders spawns splash of memes with inaugural attire". Associated Press. January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.