January 20, 2021 was a big day for everyone not just in US, but even those around the world who watched the swearing-in of Joe Biden as the 46th President of United States. And it is not surprising to see it trending all over Twitter today. But while people celebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris taking over as US President and Vice-President, it is Bernie Sanders' who is making people laugh. A picture of his attire choice, wearing casual sweater and mittens, sitting grumpily with his hands folded over one another has become the target of funniest memes online. Along with the playing of Despacito at the event virtually by Luis Fons and Ozuna has also got people talking. We bring you the funniest memes from US Inauguration Day.
For the big day, all important personalities of the event chose formal outfits, the women rocking purple and making a statement, men wearing black coats but Bernie Sanders chose casual, sweaters and mittens. Everyone was pumped up to see the event unfold, but Vermont Senator and former Presidential contender Sanders sat alone grumpily, atleast, that's how he looked like in one picture that is going viral as the latest meme target. Among the many celebratory tweets, is the image of Bernie Sanders being photoshopped in different places and shared as funny meme reactions online.
Check Funny Memes and Jokes on Bernie Sanders on US Inauguration Day:
It Could Have Been an Email!
“This could’ve been an email” pic.twitter.com/kn68z6eDhY
— Ashley K. (@AshleyKSmalls) January 20, 2021
NYC Energy!
NYC Instagram is so quick pic.twitter.com/Br6TarGXXb
— Rania Said (@rania_tn) January 20, 2021
Not The Whole Day Event
Bernie dressed like the inauguration is on his to do list today but ain’t his whole day. pic.twitter.com/wCRyoxU3V2
— Reeezy (@MsReeezy) January 20, 2021
Bringing in the Grandpa Energy
I see everyone mocking Bernie's "grandpa at the post office" vibe today but those mittens are clutch pic.twitter.com/cVwINTnqR6
— Grace Segers (@Grace_Segers) January 20, 2021
Another thing that caught people's attention was the Despacito performance at the event. Joe Biden had played the song during one of his campaign in Florida. So his love for the song was much known.
Check Reactions on Despacito:
Having a Dance Party in Middle of Inauguration
I didn’t know my cat and I were going to have a dance party tonight but apparently we are. #despacito #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/cohaSjfULN
— Ginger Christ (@GChristCLE) January 21, 2021
The Sign Language Interpreter Enjoying the Vibe
The sign language interpreters are lit #CelebratingAmerica #Inauguration2021 #Despacito pic.twitter.com/JJOw5yNc8d
— latinageek (@latinageek) January 21, 2021
The Lyrics of Despacito
Me in my living room jamming like I know the words to #despacito #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/kjKIfmm3eS
— John Romeo (@JROMEO15) January 21, 2021
All For It!
I wasn't prepared to hear #Despacito at the #Inauguration but I'm all in favor
— Kathy Contant (@KathyContant) January 21, 2021
Happiness
Me when I hear #Despacito featured as part of the official #Inauguration celebration: pic.twitter.com/JrNAGnaBcu
— Dr. Sarah Messbauer (@PonderosaMstrys) January 21, 2021
No one expected the club song to play in middle of the political transition of power, did they? But people are all for it. While Bernie Sanders kept it too causal, the surprise of Despacito performance hyped up the viewers. So US Inauguration Day kept an unlikely balance in the form of memes and jokes online.
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