Monday night, Vermont's Sen. Bernie Sanders gave a remotely-delivered speech during the virtual Democratic National Convention, pitching voters to pick former Vice President Joe Biden in the November presidential election. Parts of the internet, however, were preoccupied with the junior senator's chosen backdrop: a rather striking pile of logs.
Twitter had many a pun...
I knew Bernie wood give a good stump speech. People think he is all bark but I knew he could be a little sappy too.
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) August 18, 2020
He represents the progressive branch of the party but his words can be poetree
I will now log off pic.twitter.com/TGkUN0JLbr
... and, it may come as a shock, facts.
hello from Vermont. And, yes, Hen of the Wood. #DemConvention #DNC2020 #DemocraticNationalConvention pic.twitter.com/kBRGVcPFdh
— Misty Rebik (@mistyrebik) August 18, 2020
Also: appreciation from Vermont's neighbors to the north.
Better late than never. Let’s do this. Canadians understand and appreciate the message. Great wood pile. 10/10 @SenSanders pic.twitter.com/P89CFcSlnN
— Room Rater (@ratemyskyperoom) August 18, 2020
Plus some Zoom-era commentary.
Firewood, the new bookshelf. pic.twitter.com/U3sDi5VFBg
— Joanna Stern (@JoannaStern) August 18, 2020
And last but not least, a note about Bernie Sanders always — always — staying on-brand.
.@BernieSanders with the hits as he tells the DNC Youth Council that we are the most progressive generation:
— Steph Campanha Wheaton ✨ (@StephCW_) August 18, 2020
➡️ healthcare reform
➡️ criminal justice reform
➡️ immigration reform
PLUS Bernard planted the logs from last night and they grew back pic.twitter.com/8MHBBVOwFt
Update 9 p.m.: This story was updated with language indicating Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered his DNC remarks live Monday evening.
