The 'Feel The Bern' mittens meme stems from a photograph of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders attending the 2021 presidential inauguration. Dressed in a practical winter parka and oversized wool mittens knitted by a Vermont teacher, Sanders was captured sitting cross-legged and masked, looking notably unbothered by the formality of the event. The image instantly became a viral sensation as people began photoshopping Bernie into historical events, movie scenes, and famous paintings. It perfectly encapsulates a mood of cozy indifference or the feeling of being somewhere you'd rather not be, solidifying its place as one of the most versatile and beloved political memes of the decade.