The REAL star of #debatenight? Kenneth Bone, uncommitted voter
Kenneth Bone, one of the audience members who asked a question at the second presidential debate, became a Twitter trend in the moments after it. Some even want him to run for president.
Bone was the cuddly guy with the comfortable looking red sweater who asked a question about America’s energy needs. But it wasn’t Bone’s question that turned the every man questioner into a “thing” on Twitter. It was his sweater. His inherent decency at the debate compared to the nastiness on stage. Maybe his name.
One person on Instagram declared: “Kenneth Bone is a national treasure.”
In case you missed the big moment:
Bone was described as an “uncommitted voter” on the television screen.
His question was pretty…. typical. Bone wanted to know of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, “What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly and minimizing job loss for fossil power plant workers?”
Some people want Kenneth Bone to run for president. After all, the two on stage were trashing each other, and talking about devils and tapes and stuff like that, while Bone was keeping the conversation lofty and focused on the issues. Like our energy needs. The New York Times says Bone is a coal plant operator from Illinois. Even Snoop Dogg wanted to hang out with him.
But just wait.
More recently, old Reddit comments Bone wrote were unearthed in which he opines on everything from porn to Trayvon Martin, saying the Martin shooting was “justified” although he thinks George Zimmerman was a “bad guy.”
However, in the moments after the debate, the Twitterverse was enthralled by Ken Bone.
Bone was becoming a legend.
People were already making or seeking Kenneth Bone T-shirts.
I’m making a Kenneth Bone T-Shirt, this is not a joke. Need more Kenneth Bone
Kenneth Bone’s thoughts when getting dressed for tonight: “I. Am. The. Bone. I can’t wear just a blue shirt.”
2020 isn’t that far away, right?
A star is born
Bone went on CNN Monday morning and explained more about himself and his fashion choices. He was wearing – you guessed it – the same red sweater. According to The New York Daily News, he told CNN he meant to wear a nice “olive suit” but split his pants getting into his car that morning. He is leaning toward Trump, said the Daily News.
If you want to look like Kenneth Bone, here’s how:
Some people thought Twitter should stop picking on Kenneth Bone.
However, not all of the Twitter comments on Bone were negative. Some praised the substantive nature of his question.
I truly feel like Kenneth Bone is the emotional center of our country. Patiently waiting to have his question answered. #debate
Kenneth Bone struck a chord because he was a breath of decency in a sea of nastiness and recrimination.
Many pictures captured Bone.
Debate star Kenneth Bone reveals he wore red sweater only because he split the pants of his suit t.co/Rps6jIEhHM
Some noted Bone was snapping photos on stage. With a disposable camera! Twitter was basically stalking poor Kenneth Bone (there’s no word as to what he thinks of all of this.)
This Kodak moment brought to by Kenneth Bone t.co/B3MDryUgG1
Bone’s distinctive red sweater was a point of much discussion, with some saying he needed to start a collection. Trump sells red ties. Why can’t Bone sell red sweaters?
My next sweater will come from the Kenneth Bone Collection! #kennethbone
Others said they might go as Kenneth Bone for Halloween.
Silver lining of the evening: found my Halloween costume. #KennethBone
“Microphone. Red sweater. White collar shirt. Mustache. Glasses.” -preparing my Kenneth Bone Halloween costume #debate
Others thought Bone won the debate. Depending on your perspective, that might not have been hard to do, as the candidates – again – contentiously went at each other, even refusing to shake hands at the onset. In fairness, they also talked about substantial issues like Russia and ISIS.
I think Kenneth Bone won that #debate
There were three clear winners tonight: @MarthaRaddatz, @andersoncooper and Kenneth Bone. #debates
Poor Kenneth Bone.
Some people would love to see Kenneth Bone in a movie.
Bone quickly became a meme.
I knew I had seen Kenneth Bone before! #debate #USPresidentialDebate
Some thought they had seen him before – maybe in Toy Story!
Others didn’t get it. At all.
Why is Kenneth Bone meme-worthy I don’t understand
Poor Ken. Run, Ken, the internet has found you. Run.
Kenneth Bone, take consolation. You weren’t the only audience member to land on Twitter.
That moment when you just want to punch him in the throat #debate
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