• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
Everything ElseKen Bone

Kenneth Bone goes viral, becomes internet legend

October 9, 2016 by Larry Brown • Comments
FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail
Ken Bone debate

Ken Bone debate

About 10 minutes into the presidential debate on Sunday night, you may have found yourself wondering, “why am I watching this?” Well, if you stuck with it until the end, your payoff came in the form of one inspiring man.

A man named Kenneth Bone, proudly wearing his finest red church sweater and thick mustache, got to ask his question. Posed as an “undecided voter,” he asked something about energy. But most people were just focused on how legendary he looked.

With the appearance of a dude from the “Guess who?” board game, Bone swiftly took over the internets and stole all the memes.

Ken Bone is going to go home, power on his Windows 98 desktop, load up AOL, and see that he's the hottest meme on the streets.

— guy (@john___what) October 10, 2016

Wasn't "Ken Bone" one of the names Trump used when he pretended to be his own publicist?

— Mike Pesca (@pescami) October 10, 2016

Ken Bone. Power name. Power outfit. pic.twitter.com/vvPPdZrA74

— Dillon Cheverere (@DCheverere) October 10, 2016

Power red sweater. Dan Severn mustache. Steve Jobs gLasses. Kenneth Bone is a star. needs a social Media maNager. @FrontRowBrian @superCalo pic.twitter.com/6hR6WvBUWM

— Nick Grinups (@nickgrinups) October 10, 2016

The jokes came fast and furious:

Ken Bone seems like the kinda guy whose Christmas list is literally just ‘socks’ every year.

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 10, 2016

"How will you solve the red stapler shortage in this country?" pic.twitter.com/VgnTpn6ljq

— Bobby Agnese (@bobbyagnese) October 10, 2016

*Brazzers Theme Music* pic.twitter.com/5wHqseJjrl

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 10, 2016

ITS PETER GRIFFIN pic.twitter.com/j0wg1fKKhP

— Fill Werrell (@FillWerrell) October 10, 2016

TOY STORY 2 PREDICTED THE DEBATE #DebateNight pic.twitter.com/itrulsCV3q

— 1994 Subaru Outback (@Sadieisonfire) October 10, 2016

There were the Bone Thugs ‘n Harmony jokes:

#BoneZone pic.twitter.com/xuxBs253xO

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 10, 2016

Then the true brilliance of Ken Bone struck its apex with the revelation that the man, straight out of the ’90s, was carrying a disposable camera:

Then, of course, came the fake Twitter accounts:

Hi, I'm Kenneth Bone…..my friends call me Bonecrusher Ken and I've had this sweater since 1984. pic.twitter.com/9mxvv0d5wW

— Ken Bone (@TheKenBone) October 10, 2016

Im not the hero you want. I'm the hero you need. pic.twitter.com/KYU3geY5Mt

— Ken Bone (@TheKenBone) October 10, 2016

Ken Bone. Legend.

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

  • Trending stories

Two Chicago Cubs fans speaking

Police respond to video of Cubs fan getting slapped for not standing during national anthem

4 days ago
Justin Jefferson without a helmet

Justin Jefferson is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

7 days ago
Metta Sandiford-Artest smiling

Former Lakers star Ron Artest lands new coaching gig

6 days ago
LeBron James looking on

Details emerge on LeBron James’ expected new contract

1 day ago
Argentina players with their backs turned on Spain during World Cup trophy presentation

Argentina pulled a disrespectful move on Spain after losing World Cup final

5 days ago

Sidebar


  • don’t miss these

Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut blames 1 thing for his failure to break his own record

July 4, 2026553
Karmelo Anthony

Verdict announced in Karmelo Anthony murder case

June 9, 2026544
Joey Chestnut yelling

Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation over alleged altercation at a bar

May 21, 2026659
Jonathan Moxon from the movie Varsity Blues

Fans pay tribute to late ‘Varsity Blues’ star James Van Der Beek

February 11, 2026390
Alex Honnold doing a free solo of Taipei 101 building

Everyone said the same thing about Alex Honnold after he scaled Taipei 101 building

January 24, 2026750
Darts player Luke Littler being interviewed

No. 1 pro darts player cuts amazing promo after getting booed

December 29, 2025526
  • popular stories

Karl Ravech during a broadcast

ESPN lays off well-known personality after 33 years at the network

Anthony Davis in a Mavericks uniform

Report: Wizards are drawing a line with Anthony Davis

Pat McAfee doing his show

Pat McAfee responds after getting blamed for ESPN layoffs

Warriors coach Steve Kerr in a blue warmup jacket

Report: Steve Kerr does not want 1 player on the Warriors

A blue and white ESPN logo

ESPN analyst learned he was being laid off while live on TV

Ryan Clark looks on

ESPN ‘soured’ on Ryan Clark after 1 on-air beef with colleague

Get the App

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

Privacy Manager © 2026 · All Rights Reserved
  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega
Team/Player Stats