MSNBC
Near the end of the second presidential debate, Bone - a former Domino's Pizza manager and classic-car enthusiast, according to his Facebook page - posed a question for the two candidates about how they would craft their energy policies to reduce emissions while not harming jobs.
Bone's earnest delivery, bright sweater, and suggestive yet punchy name attracted instant attention online, inspiring thousands of tweets and a Facebook fan page with thousands of followers:
Bone Thugs #Debate #KenBone pic.twitter.com/yGq0ScILT6
- Volpe Shimoda (@VolpeShimoda) October 10, 2016
The hero we don't deserve, but need. #kenbone #debate pic.twitter.com/Ep1sQUcbtA
- π Skelebrad π (@toreap) October 10, 2016
πΆ BAD TO THE KEN BONE... πΆ #debate pic.twitter.com/i0RucSwyQl
- Erick Fernandez (@ErickFernandez) October 10, 2016
ken bone our last shot #debate pic.twitter.com/eaG8d1NNUH
- spO_Oky (@Clankity) October 10, 2016
Some observers inquired about Bone's relationship status:
Is ππ½ Ken ππ½ Bone ππ½ singleππ½ #debate
- Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) October 10, 2016
Ken Bone probably has a hot wife
- Tanya Chen (@Tanya_Chen) October 10, 2016
The #1 Halloween costume this year is obviously Ken Bone #debate pic.twitter.com/EBdVQQize9
- Michelle Markowitz (@michmarkowitz) October 10, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton also went out of his way after the debate to thank Bone for his question:
Game respects game. #KenBone https://t.co/gCGE1bfsDN
- Rob Fox III (@RobFoxThree) October 10, 2016
Bone seemingly wanted to take in the moment before he left the stage.
Ken Bone rides off into the sunset #debate #kenbone pic.twitter.com/4BjaI985zr
- Matt (@Matt_Campbe) October 10, 2016