Published 10:47 IST, January 22nd 2021

Bernie Sanders meme becomes 'Real Highlight' for many at the Inauguration Day

NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA, WWE and NHL fans had their own fun with the Bernie Sanders meme on the Inauguration Day with his recycled wool mittens.

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Bernie Sanders became unintentional highlight of Inauguration Day. “You kw in Vermont, we dress warm, we kw something about cold, and we’re t so concerned about good fashion, we want to keep warm," he said while speaking to CBS on Wednesday (Thursday IST). However, social media seemed to love his appearance, editing him in various scenarios.

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Why is Bernie Sanders meme trending?

For Inauguration Day, Sanders walked out in a winter jacket – and mittens that were me from recycled materials.  79-year-old senator's look was loved, especially his recycled wool mittens. Countless memes were me, which placed him on set of FREINDS, moon, subway, India Gate and even a BTS album cover. 

Sports fans too, h ir own fun with Sanders' look. NBA, WNBA, WWE, NFL, NHL and or sports came through with multiple edits. While some players came through with memes y shared on ir own, fan ps ended up sharing multiple memes. 

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Bernie Sanders NFL memes

A New England Patriots shared a meme edited with subtlety, ding Sanders on sideline watching Malcolm Jenkins’ game-winning interception during Super Bowl XLIX. 

Some even edited Sanders with NFL coaches, who apparently fits in seamlessly. 

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Bernie Sanders NBA and WNBA memes

While fans and fan ps took to editing Sanders on multiple on-court ims, Cleveland Cavaliers Andre Drummond shared a meme on his Twitter account. im was of Cavs double OT game against Brooklyn Nets, which y won 116-109. Nets, despite having Kyrie Irving back and playing with Kevin Durant and James Harden, were unable to contain Cavaliers' offence. 

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im Drummond shared featured Sanders joining team during team discussions. 

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WNBA's Chicago Sky also shared ir own meme, placing Sanders courtside beside Courtney Vandersloot. \

Ors even edited Vermont senator sitting with Nets, joining ir big three.

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10:47 IST, January 22nd 2021