It all started with this photo from Inauguration Day.......
And as soon as I saw the image on tv - of Bernie, with his coat and mittens- I knew folks were going to meme the hell out of it.
And let's be clear- I LOVE IT. I love that Bernie is Bernie and he doesn't give a shit. Total New England. This is how we dress! We don't need Christian Dior or whatever- give me a BURTON (made in VT) all weather winter coat and some Vermont made mittens (made by a VT teacher- out of recycled materials, no less), and I'm ALL SET. So don't think Im knocking Bernie- because I'm not. In fact, it's the opposite. I love his style. I call it - "Grumpy Chic". And I love what the internet did with it. Here's some samples...
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But as a concert goer, and lover- THIS one - wins the internet:
Bernie the merch guy. CLASSIC.
Well played, Senator Sanders. Well played.
Rock on Bernie. You did Vermont proud.
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