Bernie Sanders Gave Us The Ultimate Meme-able Moment At The Inauguration

by Stephanie Maida · January 20, 2021

While there were plenty of designer looks on display in D.C. on Wednesday, leave it to Senator Bernie Sanders to steal the show in his favorite functional jacket and weather-appropriate printed mittens. The former democratic candidate for president served us major "Vermont grandpa" vibes at the inauguration ceremony for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and photos of his appearance at the big event have instantly become the day's best meme.

And if you're wondering who made his statement accessories? Twitter sleuths have got us covered:

Bernie’s mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign trail. They are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. pic.twitter.com/ErLr29lY2t
— Ruby Cramer (@rubycramer) January 20, 2021

Scroll down for the funniest takes on Bernie's "Do I seriously have to be here?" moment.

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me long after the pandemic, happily mingling at a party pic.twitter.com/3rYGCeUKU4
— Anne T. Donahue (@annetdonahue) January 20, 2021

if you’re cold, he’s cold. bring him inside 😔 pic.twitter.com/jBt7ujlVXx
— stella (@stellaboonshoft) January 20, 2021

“This could’ve been an email” pic.twitter.com/kn68z6eDhY
— Ashley K. (@AshleyKSmalls) January 20, 2021

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— Jill Gutowitz (@jillboard) January 20, 2021

Bernie dressed like the inauguration is on his to do list today but ain’t his whole day. pic.twitter.com/wCRyoxU3V2
— Reeezy (@MsReeezy) January 20, 2021