You Can Now Buy a Bernie Sanders Teddy Bear

[Jefferson23]

*ha ha, I think it's pretty darn great fun as these things go.

The perfect gift for the Democratic socialist in your life!

By Emma Roller


May 15, 2015 Sen. Bernie Sanders has never been known for his cuddliness. That's about to change.

As Mother Jones' Tim Murphy discovered, the Vermont Teddy Bear company is coming out with a special Bernie Sanders teddy bear, complete with his signature tufts of white hair, a suit, and a Bernie 2016 lapel pin. And now, for the low, low price of $79.99, you can own this 15-inch tall anthropomorphic bear!

"Meet Bernie Bear!" Vermont Teddy Bear's website reads. "He's just announced his run fur president and is ready to hit the campaign trail. A passionate, blunt speaker; he'll quickly tell you, 'I am not a circus Bear, I am not a dancing Bear, I am not a toy Bear.'"

It's no surprise the Vermont-based company would make a bear for one of its state's most famous politicians. Sanders served as mayor of Burlington, Vermont before moving on to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and now the presidential campaign trail. You may recognize the Vermont Teddy Bear Company from the unsettling ads they air every year around Valentine's Day.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/2016-elections/you-can-now-buy-a-bernie-sanders-teddy-bear-20150515

[Buzz Clik]

1. I already have one...

[Lifelong Protester]

2. Love it! I've seen it before

but I'm putting a message here to find this link again.

[Jefferson23]

4. There's a skate board too, lol:

http://www.zazzle.com/bernie_sanders_pop_art_skateboard-186618866559391668

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Nope.

It's a Bernie Bear.

The Teddy Bear was named for Teddy Roosevelt.

[Jefferson23]

5. I would think Bernie is good with that clarification...thanks. n/t

[appalachiablue]

6. Adorable, I want! Bernie has an affinity with TR the trust buster as he told Ed Schultz.

SEE: (complete with 'Fringe')
http://www.vermontteddybear.com/sellgroup/bernie-sanders-bear.aspx?bhcp=1

[Jefferson23]

7. I thought it was hilarious in a good way too..just for fun.

[appalachiablue]

8. It's all good! Have you seen this, from Reddit I think-

[Jefferson23]

10. lol

Thanks!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

11. like!!

[appalachiablue]

12. It's terrific! The two 'Bears', grrr!!

[bigwillq]

9. No, thanks. (nt)