This debate audience member has become a glorious meme

The internet has a new hero.
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Sam Haysom
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The internet has a new favourite person, and his name is Ken Bone.

During the non-stop, pervasive misery that was Sunday night's debate, Bone -- a cheery-looking, red jumper-rocking audience member -- was a shining ray of light.

Now, in the early hours of Monday morning, he's reached full-blown meme status.


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In the hours since the debate finished, Bone has inspired a wealth of photoshops and fan art.

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Godspeed, Ken Bone. You've captured the internet's heart.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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