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Bernie Sanders Meme Hits Mendham, Chester
Millions of dollars went into making President Joe Biden's inauguration memorable. But somehow Senator Bernie Sanders stole the show.
Millions of dollars went into making President Joe Biden's inauguration a memorable spectacle. But somehow Senator Bernie Sanders stole the show.
Since the inauguration, all eyes have been on Sanders in his giant mittens and comfy coat, and the image of practical winter fashion and desire to leave the cold has transcended partisan politics.
Through photo editing, Sanders has been able to wear that outfit everywhere on the planet, including Mendham and Chester. Several local businesses and organizations got in on the meme fun.
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First up was the Mendham Township, where the Senator from Vermont reminded everyone to lock their cars. This issue has been a serious one in Morris County, prompting the launching of a taskforce in 2020.

Not be outdone, the Chester Police had Sanders partnering up with one of their finest.
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And here Sanders was across from the Old Mill, possibly waiting for a "to-go" order.

Right across the border in Morristown, plenty of others got involved in the fun as well.
It seems Sanders has donned the outfit and sat throughout New Jersey:
I couldn't help myself... pic.twitter.com/CAVK85Y5dB
— Jessica Ann (@JessicaMcPolin) January 21, 2021
Best Bernie meme yet! #clerks #silentbob #BernieSanders
Posted by Fayetteville Rises on Friday, January 22, 2021
Did we miss any memes you enjoyed? Link where you found them in the comments below.
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