Senator Bernie Sanders capitalizes on his viral Internet meme by selling sweatshirts on his website.
The $ 45 Chairman Sanders Crewneck sweatshirt features the Vermont Senator wearing a parka, hand-knitted mitts and a blue surgical mask while seated in a folding chair.
“Vermont coat, Vermont gloves, Vermont common sense,” the description reads on his website. “100% of the proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels Vermont.”
Sanders’ fashion choice became a viral meme on Wednesday after he was photographed sitting alone in his parka and mittens during President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
The Democratic Socialist defended his outfit, saying he’d rather stay warm than be fashionable.
“In Vermont, we dress warmly – we know about the cold and don’t care too much about good fashion. We want to stay warm, and I did today, ”he told CBS News’ Gayle King on Wednesday.
On social media, Sanders was photoshopped in iconic movie scenes such as Forrest Gump and hit TV shows like ‘Games of Thrones’.
The Brooklyn-born senator was even edited into scenes in New York City – including sitting next to a hot dog stand, in a park, and on the subway.