A viral image of American politician Bernie Sanders has shown up in numerous photographs from around the world.
Sanders sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020, but came second in both campaigns. Despite this, the Vermont senator garners support from a loyal following in the United States and has fans across the globe.
During President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Sanders was photographed sitting cross-legged and wearing an especially cozy-looking pair of mittens and a puffy jacket. He also donned a blue face mask.
Over the past couple of days, people from across the Lower Mainland have shared the viral image in social media posts, which feature the popular politician in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»places or alongside locals.
Beloved Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds also got in on the fun, sharing the Sanders Snap next to Deadpool in an Instagram post.
Bernie Sanders in and around Vancouver
Have a look at some of the best Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»takes on the popular Sanders meme.
Ok this one's pretty good. 😂
— Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» (@VIAwesome)
Submitted by V.I.A. reader Mandy Yu.
Feel the Bern! I did not have Bernie Sanders becoming a meme on my inauguration bingo card. 😂
— FionaForbes (@FionaForbes)
Looking forward to tomorrow’s briefing by , ft.
— Dr. Birinder Narang MBBS (Hons), CCFP (@DrBirinderSingh)
I've always said to & that our studio feels like a freezer. Now we have proof.
— Marsha Gabriel (@mgabrielGlobal)
It's all about balance, really.
— Mario Canseco (@mario_canseco)
at Stanley Park Hollow tree! 😂 by
— Lora Kilroe (@lorasland)
This ones especially for you Lynda!
— Murray Titus (@Choppermurman)
Sure, Elias Pettersson and Jake Virtanen are struggling right now, but at least they have Bernie Sanders by their side during press conferences.
— Adam Graham (@adam_graham)
Bernie Sanders at the team store
— Adam Graham (@adam_graham)
Are we too late to the game? Hahahaha!
— New West Farmers (@newwestfarmers)
Bernie is waiting for the market to reopen! We told him to go home and put it in his calendar to come back April 1st at 3pm. Just like Bernie, you should pop April 1st at 3pm in your calendar!
Berning Bridges at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
— #CapBridge (@capbridge)
— Gary Allan (@panelguy1)
Why look at that - Bernie is taking advantage of the beautiful green space in Barclay Heritage Square around Barclay Manor on this sunny but brisk day!
— West End Seniors' Network (@WestEndSeniors)
Glad and proud to see has somehow found his way to the of my university ; )
— Arash Farzaneh (@Arashmania)
Today I said goodbye to and welcomed a new partner to my team.
— Cst. Nicole Braithwaite (@cst_braithwaite)
Taking a short break with Bernie Sanders today
— Ravi Kahlon (@KahlonRav)