Bernie Sanders Looks Like Everyone’s Jewish Grandpa in Adorable Democratic Convention Video Clip

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By Maia Efrem July 26, 2016

Bernie Sanders doesn’t try to be your cute Jewish grandpa, he just is.

Last night, as Sanders waited for his big speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the cameras caught the former presidential candidate in the audience dropping his speech.

That moment was adorable, but it was only a matter of time before the the Internet (being the Internet) made the Larry David comparisons and added the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” theme over the video. That’s when it became hilarious. As of this morning there are dozens of these videos on Twitter.

[CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM THEME PLAYS ♫] @CarmanTse @gkla @RooneyMcNibNug @J_Derm pic.twitter.com/nU0ZPDuwqn

— Mr Red Ghost (@Mr_Ghostly) July 26, 2016

Well played, Internet. Well played.

Maia Efrem is the former research editor and assistant to the editor and was also responsible for the Forward’s annual Salary Survey. Previously she served as the editor of Blognik Beat, a blog written by students who emigrated from or have ties to the Former Soviet Union. Maia is a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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