Vice President Biden wearing Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses on a visit to Australia in July. (Photo: Getty Images)

During a campaign appearance in Tampa on Wednesday morning, Vice President Joe Biden whipped out his favorite pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses during a speech, much to the crowd’s amusement.

The 73-year-old then proceeded to joke about his hopes to work with the brand after he leaves office.

“Oh, sorry,” the VP said, gesturing toward the sun. “I’m doing this because maybe when I need a job, Ray-Ban may have me as a sponsor.”

This isn’t the first time he’s joked about his quest for a sponsorship. When asked how many pairs he owns during an interview with the Skimm last month, Biden said, “I think Ray-Ban should [sponsor me], I tell you what. I probably end up with four or five pairs a year because I put them down. Sometimes people steal them for souvenirs.”

Biden also shared with the crowd that he’s been wearing this particular style of aviator sunglasses since he was 15 years old. He’s often photographed wearing them during public appearances, and the glasses are even featured in some on his photos on Instagram.

Vice President Biden's getting ready to head to Pennsylvania with President Obama this afternoon, where he'll lay out steps we can take to train America's workers with the skills they need for good middle-class jobs. Follow @VP for the latest from the Vice President, and the occasional aviators pic. A photo posted by Vice President Joe Biden (@vp) on Apr 16, 2014 at 9:53am PDT

Wheels up for Pennsylvania: Vice President Biden is in Pittsburgh with President Obama to talk about the importance of expanding job-training programs so more Americans have the skills they need to find good middle-class jobs. Watch at 3:45pm ET on wh.gov/live. A photo posted by Vice President Joe Biden (@vp) on Apr 16, 2014 at 12:18pm PDT

Tale of Two Veeps. Watch the entire video from last night's #WHCD at YouTube.com/HBO A photo posted by Vice President Joe Biden (@vp) on May 4, 2014 at 10:54am PDT

A sweet start to the Vice President and Dr. Biden's trip. Dates and milk are traditionally served to welcome guests here in Morocco. A photo posted by Vice President Joe Biden (@vp) on Nov 20, 2014 at 11:52am PST

President Obama has taken notice of his VP’s affinity for the classic shades. At a campaign rally in Philadelphia in 2010, the president referenced Biden’s signature sunglasses, saying, “I know part of the reason you’re fired up is because you’ve just heard from one of the finest vice presidents we will ever see in this country’s history, Joe Biden. Plus, Joe looks cool in those glasses too, doesn’t he?” He sure does.





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