Share this article:No wonder Bernie Sanders is popular with kids. He takes them back to “Sesame Street.” At least his name is a mashup of BFFs Bert and Ernie.

On social media, “Bert + Ernie = Bernie” has become a thing.

Funny thing: Everyone thinks they invented the combo.

When you realize "Bernie" is a mix between "Bert" and "Ernie" pic.twitter.com/jaLk2YxHoJ — . (@KansasWOE) April 3, 2016

#SignsYoureABernieSupporter You slice your Ernie and Bert dolls down the middle and sew half of one to the other, voila…Bernie! — Guapo 20Sxtn (@GuapoFlames) March 30, 2016

I now realize why Bernie is so awesome. He is a combination of Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street — Kayleigh Sabo (@Kayyyraayyy) March 29, 2016

#SignsYoureABernieSupporter you think that Bernie being the love child between Bert and Ernie is hilarious — Molly Ligon (@mollyligonn) March 30, 2016

maybe bernie is so wise because he is the offspring of bert and ernie — jack (@wbyeets) March 28, 2016

I think he's a great candidate, but "Bernie" sounds like something Bert and Ernie do together on their anniversary. — Greg Edwards (@gregsedwards) March 27, 2016

Bert + Ernie = BernieElected for the sake of this planet! Thanks for the support!Get yours here:… Posted by We Want Bernie Sanders 2016 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

A little birdie came to visit Bernie Sanders… A bird landed on the podium while Bernie Sanders spoke in Portland, OregonWatch till the end, what Bernie says about #BirdieSanders is the best part. Posted by The People For Bernie Sanders 2016 on Friday, March 25, 2016

If Bert and Ernie were dating, their Hollywood couple name would be "Bernie". Can Sanders use that to help campaign? 🙂 Posted by John Gaudette on Sunday, April 3, 2016

Loving this new Bert x Ernie x Bernie tote bag! Learn more on our website: http://artists4bernie.com/ Posted by Artists For Bernie on Monday, February 1, 2016

Bert and Ernie t shirt, Bernie Sanders for President funny t shirtJust release in United States for a limited time… Posted by Bernie Sanders for President on Thursday, March 31, 2016

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