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edit- CBS News
- The internet's calling out Ken Bone over his Reddit history
- by Jennifer Earl
- http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ken-bones-reddit-history/
- CNN
- Ken Bone leaves seedy comment trail on Reddit
- by Sara Ashley O'Brien
- http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/14/technology/ken-bone-reddit/index.html?sr=twCNN101416ken-bone-reddit0435PMStoryLink&linkId=29943238
- CNN
- Ken Bone sells out for Uber
- by Seth Fiegerman
- http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/13/technology/ken-bone-uber/index.html?iid=EL
- New York Times
- We May Be Leaving the Ken Bone Zone
- By Katie Rogers
- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/15/us/politics/we-may-be-leaving-the-ken-bone-zone.html
- New York Times
- Ken Bone Is Closer to Deciding, After Debate
- By Jonah Engel Bromwich
- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/11/us/politics/ken-bone-is-closer-to-deciding-after-debate.html
- Washington Post
- Ken Bone was a ‘hero.’ Now Ken Bone is ‘bad.’ It was his destiny as a human meme.
- By Abby Ohlheiser
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2016/10/14/ken-bone-was-a-hero-now-ken-bone-is-bad-it-was-his-destiny-as-a-human-meme/
- Fox News
- Ken Bone linked to questionable past comments on Reddit
- (no byline)
- http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/10/14/ken-bone-linked-to-questionable-past-comments-on-reddit.html
- Time
- 10 of the Best Ken Bone Memes on the Internet
- by Melissa Chan
- http://time.com/4526816/ken-bone-presidential-debate-memes/
- Time
- Ken Bone Talks About His Conversation with Bill Clinton and Memes in Peak Internet Mode
- by Cady Lang
- http://time.com/4531194/ken-bone-reddit-ama/
- Slate
- What Ken Bone’s Porn Preferences Tell Us About Internet Privacy Today
- By Mark Joseph Stern
- http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/10/14/ken_bone_reddit_porn_and_internet_privacy_today.html
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editKenneth "Ken" Bone (b. 1981-1982[1]) is an American citizen and resident of Shiloh, Illinois,[2] best known for speaking at the second of the United States presidential election debates in 2016. He asked presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, "What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs, while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly and minimizing job loss for fossil power plant workers?"[3] Bone's political position as an undecided voter, in addition to his appearance, name, and demeanor, garnered him substantial media attention and status as an Internet meme.[4][5]
Early life
editBone grew up in Granite City, Illinois, where he graduated from Granite City High School.[6] A gifted drummer, while in high school Bone played in a band called Broken Vessel that covered Christian pop music in Southern Illinois. Bone was planning to move to the Twin Cities area, and he applied to attend North Central University in Minneapolis, where one of the other band members attended school, but Bone ended up staying in Illinois after he began dating his future wife Heather, who also attended Granite City High School.[7][8]
Professional career
editBone works as a power plant operator near Sparta, Illinois.[9]
Media popularity
editBone gained substantial popularity on the internet and in mainstream broadcast media following his appearance in the second 2016 U.S. presidential debate. His rise to popularity was due to his name, appearance with which he wore a red IZOD sweater, and his use of a disposable camera prior to and after the debate.[10] Electronic devices were prohibited in the debate arena. He also stated that he wore a suit, but it tore prior to the debate leaving him with no other option but to wear his now iconic red sweater.[6] Kenneth refers to his fans as "boneheads" and has stated that he welcomes his newly acquired internet fame.
On the October 15 edition of ESPN College GameDay in Madison, Wisconsin, Bone made a special appearance to ask questions of the show's hosts. His appearance also featured the red sweater made famous from his appearance in the presidential debate. Additionally, most of the crowd signs during College GameDay featured Ken Bone.[11][12]
Bobby Moynihan impersonated Bone during the cold open of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live episode on October 15 by dancing to the song "Get Ready for This".[13][14]
Bone plans to auction off his signature red sweater, with proceeds to go toward fighting homelessness and to assist with voter registration efforts. Auction details have not yet been announced, because Bone is still being asked to wear the sweater in media appearances.[15]
Due to his internet popularity, Bone received a short-term endorsement deal with American transportation network company Uber and was a spokesman for the launch of Uber Select in St. Louis.[16][17]
Controversies
editBone has attracted controversy due to his Reddit comments, receiving criticism for his comments on the Shooting of Trayvon Martin, describing the shooting as "legally justified, but not right".[18][19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bone, Ken (2016-10-14). "I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA". Archived from the original on 2016-10-16. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
I'm only 34 and ineligible to run [for President of the United States of America]!
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (October 10, 2016). "Red sweater guy who becomes Internet sensation reveals wardrobe malfunction". Belleville News-Democrat. The McClatchy Company. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ "Who Is Ken Bone? 5 Things About The Pants-Splitting, Disposable-Camera-Using Presidential Debate Winner". Patch.com. 10 October 2016.
- ^ Eordogh, Fruzsina (October 15, 2016). "Everyone Needs to Calm Down, Let Ken Bone Carry On". Forbes. Forbes, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ Lang, Nico (October 15, 2016). "The rise and fall of Ken Bone: This is what happens when real humans become Internet memes". Salon. Salon Media Group Inc. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Ohlheiser, Abby; Li, Alice (10 October 2016). "America needed a hero. Kenneth Bone answered the call" – via washingtonpost.com.
- ^ Johnson, Tom (October 12, 2016). "Ken Bone's secret history as a Christian rock drummer, revealed". City Pages. The Star Tribune Company.
- ^ Flanagan, Mara (October 12, 2016). "Who Is Ken Bone's Wife? She's His High School Sweetheart". Romper.
- ^ Bell, Kim (October 10, 2016). "Red sweater guy Kenneth Bone is internet sensation after second presidential debate". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ken Bone". Know Your Meme. 2016-10-10. Archived from the original on 2016-10-10.
- ^ Moriarty, Morgan (October 15, 2016). "Wisconsin's 'College GameDay' signs were mostly about Ken Bone". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Greer, Jordan (October 15, 2016). "Ken Bone makes surprise appearance on 'College GameDay,' and we're really still doing this". Sporting News. Sporting News Media. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Vulpo, Mike (October 15, 2016). "SNL's Presidential Debate Isn't Complete Without Ken Bone". E! Online. E!. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Gladu, Alex (October 16, 2016). "'Saturday Night Live' Impersonated Ken Bone & The Internet Lost It". Bustle. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (October 12, 2016). "How much would you pay for Ken Bone's sweater?". Belleville News-Democrat. The McClatchy Company. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Vielma, Antonio (October 13, 2016). "Ken Bone lands Uber endorsement and t-shirt deal". CNBC. NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ Sloane, Garett (October 14, 2016). "EBay Should Have Done 'Extreme Vetting' of Ken Bone". Advertising Age. Crain Communications Inc. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Rogers, Katie (2016-10-14). "We May Be Leaving the Ken Bone Zone". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- ^ O'Brien, Sara Ashley (October 14, 2016). "Ken Bone leaves seedy comment trail on Reddit". CNNMoney. CNN. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
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