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Yes, a Bernie Sanders with mittens doll exists; funny memes continue to drop online

By Bong Godinez
Published January 26, 2021 10:16 AM PHT

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US Senator Bernie Sanders doll and meme


The US senator from Vermont is the latest internet darling to inspire memes and merchandise.

A crocheted doll inspired by US Senator Bernie Sanders is the latest sensation to hit the internet.

Tobey Perales King, who runs Tobey Time Crochet, proudly unveiled her latest adorable creation replicating Sanders and his now-famous look during the inauguration of new US President Joe Biden.

The senator from Vermont became the unexpected star post-inauguration after a picture of him taken during the event caught the fancy of the public.

The photo showed the 79-year-old Sanders bundled up and wearing a pair of mittens while observing the proceedings from a safe distance. He was sitting and slightly slouched with his arms and legs crossed casually.

Sanders' appearance struck a humorous chord and people around the world soon started sharing funny photoshopped images showing the senator in a variety of situations.

The crocheted doll is yet another take on the funny meme.

“I couldn't wait to share with you what I've been working on today!” wrote Tobey.

“So, I already had a Bernie Sanders pattern that I wrote a year ago and now I'm editing it to include the jacket and mittens! I saw on the news a reporter asked him about his mittens and you know what he said?? “Fashion?? Every American needs their $2,000 check!”

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The nine-inch doll was posted for bidding on eBay, with the sale going to the Meals on Wheels fundraiser backed by Sanders to provide food for the old, the vulnerable, and low waged senior citizens in Vermont.

It's worth noting that Tobey is not the only one selling Bernie Sanders crocheted dolls on eBay as many makers also jumped into the trend either to make a profit or for charity.

The good-humored Sanders has made the most of his unexpected popularity by selling official merchandise items based on the meme. Profits will go directly to support Meals on Wheels.

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“What we are doing here in Vermont is we're going to be selling around the country sweatshirts and T-shirts, and all of the money that's going to be raised - which I expect will be a couple of million dollars - will be going to programs like 'Meals on Wheels,' that feed low-income senior citizens,” Sanders said in an interview.

Meanwhile, the Bernie Sanders meme train is not slowing down anytime soon.

Various funny memes of the senator continue to pop up on the internet for laughs - a welcome relief in these stressful times, we agree.

Take a look at some of the hilarious memes inspired by the mittens-wearing senator…