why did Bernie sanders become a meme?

pgj2015

why did Bernie sanders become a meme after the Biden inauguration? I don't get it. is it because of the mittens? are people that bored from the lockdowns that they find entertainment in anything?

What meme?

pgj2015

Deleted User wrote: »

What meme?

https://www.google.com/search?q=bernie+sanders+meme&pws=0&gl=us&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBlOmEz8PuAhWdaRUIHatXDJMQ_AUoAXoECC4QAw&biw=1280&bih=610

Hangdogroad

Hes the new grumpy cat.

pgj2015

pgj2015 wrote: »

https://www.google.com/search?q=bernie+sanders+meme&pws=0&gl=us&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBlOmEz8PuAhWdaRUIHatXDJMQ_AUoAXoECC4QAw&biw=1280&bih=610

Ah.

Because he knows Biden is in the pocket of Wall Street and is full of sh*t.

bb1234567

I took as it being a joke about how he's kind of admired/held in esteem for his political/social ambitions by the age groups who share these memes and he's visibly disinterested in the Biden inauguration as even though it's an improvement on Trump it's really just another iteration of the same stodgy old stale government appearing yet again in the US that he is dead set against

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Same reason any picture becomes iconic. It's an unusual but instantly recognized detail. Also the juxtaposition of strength and power with cute cuddly homemade mittens.

It's also a very easy picture up turn into a meme. It can written on just any photo.

lawred2

pgj2015 wrote: »

why did Bernie sanders become a meme after the Biden inauguration? I don't get it. is it because of the mittens? are people that bored from the lockdowns that they find entertainment in anything?

Not one that I could figure out myself either. Of all of them I saw, I didn't find one remotely funny.

biko

Deleted User wrote: »

What meme?

pgj2015

its just not funny though, an old guy sitting on a bench, and it gets even less funny the more everyone jumps on the bandwagon.

bb1234567

bb1234567 wrote: »

I took as it being a joke about how he's kind of admired/held in esteem for his political/social ambitions by the age groups who share these memes and he's visibly disinterested in the Biden inauguration as even though it's an improvement on Trump it's really just another iteration of the same stodgy old stale government appearing yet again in the US that he is dead set against

Much better said than I.

riffmongous

What bb1:7 said above, the people who meme generally like him. It's also a harmless laugh which is quite nice at the moment considering how awful American politics is around now

Junkyard Tom

He was like a guy who had to go to some wanky theatre but would rather be at home having a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Chocolate sponge cake.

With a bit of fresh cream.

suicide_circus

biko

The Bernie one was cute so it took off. My family started sending various Bernie memes out, some great, some not so great.

It's fun and harmless.

The Phantom Jipper

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Ah.

Because he knows Biden is in the pocket of Wall Street and is full of sh*t.

I'm guessing this is something you believed already and are projecting onto anyone who enjoyed the memes now?

Church on Tuesday

It's the sheer vibe of "I'd rather be anywhere than here right now" that gets me and I can certainly relate.

Hangdogroad

Deleted User wrote: »

Ah.

Because he knows Biden is in the pocket of Wall Street and is full of sh*t.

I fail to see the connection.

notsoyoungwan

bb1234567 wrote: »

I took as it being a joke about how he's kind of admired/held in esteem for his political/social ambitions by the age groups who share these memes and he's visibly disinterested in the Biden inauguration as even though it's an improvement on Trump it's really just another iteration of the same stodgy old stale government appearing yet again in the US that he is dead set against

Oh. I just thought it was cos he was dressed like he was walking to the shops on a wet, miserable, cold day rather than attending a presidential inauguration and the juxtaposition of him with the pomp and ceremony was amusing. Plus he looked like he would rather be at home in front of the fire with a cup of tea.

I didn't find it remotely humorous either Tbh. But it trended like fook across all platforms so what do I know.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Hangdogroad wrote: »

I fail to see the connection.

There isn't one. But it sounds clever and will probably get a few thanks.

whisky_galore

He's like their version of Michael D.

A cute, inoffensive, cuddly ould fella.

McGinniesta

Guadalupe Calm Rubber wrote: »

I didn't find it remotely humorous either Tbh. But it trended like fook across all platforms so what do I know.

It isn't.

rossie1977

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

There isn't one. But it sounds clever and will probably get a few thanks.

Big wallstreet firms love regulations and being told to cut emissions all right

O'Neill

whisky_galore wrote: »

He's like their version of Michael D.

A cute, inoffensive, cuddly ould fella.

Unearthly

I still prefer the Leonardo DiCaprio Django meme

riclad

He has a lot of fans, he's normcore,
He has no interest in fashion, he dress, s to be warm. The inarguration is where
people wear formal high fashion cloths
No one else would wear mittens at such a high profile event
He's not even trying to look cool
He's like the USA version of Michael D

BLM Drone

Feel the Bern!

Das Reich

How some men can cross the legs like that and I can't.

Guy:Incognito

pgj2015 wrote: »

are people that bored from the lockdowns that they find entertainment in anything?

"Why are memes a thing?"






Anywho.

https://youtu.be/I_KDeKut2uA

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

rossie1977 wrote: »

Big wallstreet firms love regulations and being told to cut emissions all right

Bit of a paradox there, but ok...

silliussoddius

Blaaz_ wrote: »

I think he was kinda shafted by the establishment years ago to get hilary on the ticket vs trump....which she promptly lost



Joe biden is an nice affable,old man version of policies pushed by the establishment there,of which its obvious sanders holds such policies in distain

Given that Sanders once said that Venezuela could be an example of the middle class that the US could aspire to, it’s amazing that his followers hold Biden’s policies in disdain.

the_pen_turner

i think everyone is reading far too much into it. i would be very supprised if anyone cares about any of that political crap.

its just a funny picture .
its perfect for making a meme. its not ofensive
its cute and homely
its very none descript , it sort of fits into any context . there is not a lot going on just a man sitting there wearing mittens
its very easy to splip into other pics and lends itself to lots of diferent topics

my favorites are the mcgreggor head lock and the gangnam style

Cliquey and Shy

Deleted User wrote: »

Ah.

Because he knows Biden is in the pocket of Wall Street and is full of sh*t.

You seem pretty sure of yourself. Would you mind telling how you know that?

branie2

Getting tedious at this stage

pgj2015

branie2 wrote: »

Getting tedious at this stage

is it still going?

MarkY91

I love me a meme but I never got this one. Seems to have been shared by the typical Facebook ma's. There's even a graffiti of it along the purple luas line near the four courts.

branie2

pgj2015 wrote: »

is it still going?

I think it is

Ekerot

As a meme, it was actually a reflection of voters, particularly younger voters who even voted for Biden were feeling: distaste.