Bernie Sanders goes viral at LW and worldwide
Merriam Webster defines the word “meme” as “an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social media.”
Longtime Facebook users will recognize the split image of a distraught woman pointing at a poised cat, or the father and son from the TV series “American Chopper,” Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., yelling at each other, the text surrounding them often referencing current events in pop culture.
The latest viral meme centers on Bernie Sanders, who bundled up for the 2021 presidential inauguration and sat with his arms crossed, his handmade wool mittens prominently displayed. The Vermont senator has been Photoshopped into a number of scenarios, his image traversing the globe and even crossing political lines. Memes of him became so popular that Sanders’ team put it on merchandise and raised $1.8 million for national charities.
GRFPresidentSusanHopewell shared the image (above right) of what could have happened if Sanders sat near where a polar bear might find him. And LW Weekly’s Katya Lukina imagined the senator might someday take his lunch break in the Amphitheater. (He might enjoy the warmer weather here.) Perhapsyou’veseenSandersout and about, too. Or maybe there’s have another meme that always brings a smile to your face. Send your favorite memes (ones you’ve seen or originals) to pattym@lwsb. com, and LW Weekly will print them in future issues.
