Bernie Sanders and his mittens have been burning up social media since yesterday's Inauguration. A 79-year-old meme fashionista. I had run across this tweet last night about how Bernie happened to get the comfy looking mittens that are now in high demand . They even have their own twitter account that you can follow. Plus Bernie's Mittens are eco friendly. Meme and 1Thing Win!
Bernie's mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign trail. They are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. pic.twitter.com/ErLr29lY2t
— Ruby Cramer (@rubycramer) January 20, 2021
How do you get a pair? If you saw this post last night, and got excited about getting Bernie's Mittens , then disappointment sets in. It's a post from last year.
Want Bernie Mittens? I have some new inventory and time for special orders. jsellis21@gmail.com #NYforSanders #peopleforbernie #BernieSanders2020 #berniesmittens #FeelTheBern2020 #NHforBernie #FeelTheBern #peopleforbernie pic.twitter.com/6wmEOvlkSS
— Jen Ellis (@vtawesomeness) February 7, 2020
Jen Ellis has gotten over 6,000 emails for mittens. Here's her recent tweet.
Thanks for all the interest in Bernie's mittens! It truly has been an amazing and historic day! I'm so flattered that Bernie wore them to the inauguration. Sadly, I have no more mittens for sale. There are a lot of great crafters on ETSY who make them. -Jen Ellis,
— Jen Ellis (@vtawesomeness) January 21, 2021
It's a bummer. Although Bernie can go down in Inaugural meme history as grumpy looking grandpa in mittens. Bringing warm comfy smiles and laughs everywhere they pop up! Bernie and his mittens Rock! Don't you forget about me ... I'll be there for you ... It's so Fetch ... getting around like a fly.
Bernie says "you CAN sit with us."#BernieSanders #InaugurationDay #berniesmittens pic.twitter.com/asfhdJCt2R
— Madeline Carl (@madeline__carl) January 20, 2021
