Feel the Bird! The moment a tiny bird lands on Bernie Sander's podium at huge Portland rally to the amazement of him and the crowd
- A little bird stole the show at Bernie Sanders' rally in Portland
- Sanders appeared shocked then smiled - and the audience of more than 10,000 went wild - when a tiny bird joined Sanders at the podium on Friday
- The bird soon flew off and the audience cheered
- Without losing a beat, the Vermont senator said even though it didn't look like a dove, it must have been one that came to ask for world peace
A little bird stole the show at Bernie Sanders' rally in Portland, and gave new meaning to a phrase made popular by the TV show Portlandia — 'put a bird on it.'
Sanders, apparently noticing the bird nearby, said: 'Now you see, this little bird doesn't know it.'
The Democratic candidate appeared shocked then smiled - and the audience of more than 10,000 went wild - when the tiny bird joined Sanders at the podium on Friday.
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The Democratic candidate appeared shocked then smiled - and the audience of more than 10,000 went wild - when a tiny bird joined Sanders at the podium on Friday
The crowd is seen cheering behind Sanders as the bird is perched on the podium
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., smiles as a bird lands on his podium as he speaks during a rally at the Moda Center in Portland on Friday
The bird soon flew off and the audience cheered.
Without losing a beat, the Vermont senator said even though it didn't look like a dove, it must have been one that came to ask for world peace.
He said: 'I think there may be some symbolism here.
'I know it doesn't look like it, but that bird is really a dove asking us for world peace.'
The audience erupted in cheers, then Sanders continued: 'No more wars.'
The phrase 'put a bird on it' is a line that was used in the TV show Portlandia as a reflection of the city's quirky ways.
A Twitter account for Sanders tweeted this snap, along with the words: '#BirdieSanders and I are on our way to our rally in Seattle at Safeco Field. Meet us there'
The little bird gave new meaning to a phrase made popular by the TV show Portlandia — 'put a bird on it'
The phrase 'put a bird on it' is a line that was used in the TV show Portlandia as a reflection of the city's quirky ways. Carrie Brownstein (left) and Fred Armisen (right) are seen with birds on items in a sketch from the show
The video of Sanders and his feathered friend went viral on social media, with the hashtag #BirdieSanders. The moment also inspired memes
The video of Sanders and his feathered friend went viral on social media, with the hashtag #BirdieSanders.
The moment also inspired memes, several of which went with a Disney princess theme.
A Twitter account for Sanders posted a video showing the senator with the bird, along with the hashtag Friday #BirdieSanders.
Another tweet from the account said 'A vote for Bernie is a vote for #BirdieSanders. Come out and caucus tomorrow in AK, HI & WA.'
One meme imagined a bird sporting Sanders' hairdo and glasses
Another meme showed Snow White with the senator's hairstyle and glasses as she looked at a bird
This meme humorously compared the moment to when Donald Trump flinched during a photo shoot with an eagle
One Twitter user wrote 'After today's Portland rally, I've found my new favorite Disney Princess'
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In a different tweet, it said: 'Washington, fly to the caucus tomorrow for #BirdieSanders.'
The account also tweeted a link for caucusing for Sanders in Hawaii, with the words 'Let's fly away with a win tomorrow for #BirdieSanders.'
In another tweet, the Bernie Sanders Twitter account said: 'A little bird told me Alaska is ready to join the political revolution. #BirdieSanders.'
A different user had a similar theme, tweeting 'He may not be the Disney princess we deserve, but he is the Disney princess we need'
A meme from People for Bernie proclaimed Sanders - depicted with his avian friend - 'the natural choice'
A young boy was at the Portland rally dressed like the presidential hopeful
Supporters Emily Seely, left, and Tia McCann, dance in the crowd before the rally for Sanders at the Moda Center in Portland
Sanders waves and arrives at the Friday rally in Portland, Oregon
Bernie Sanders greeted attendees after the rally at the Moda Center
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