The second presidential debate was ablaze with talk of female pay equity, among other heated topics, that lead to the Mitt Romney "Binders Full of Women" quip.
For context, the comment was part of the Republican candidate's response to inequalities in the workplace. Mitt Romney told an anecdote on his quest to increase gender diversity as governor of Massachusetts, resulting in an outreach to women's groups who brought forward "binders full of women" qualified for the job.
The Internet and media immediately began to buzz with the meme potential of this hilarious Romney quote. Mitt Romney is no stranger to media frenzies, especially after his most recent "big bird" comment went viral. This compiled list looks how the Republican's political rise has been eventful with parodies and tributes.
38 Republican Candidate Features
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Political Remix
Jennifer Gosnell Discusses Political Rapper Remixes
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Underprivileged Spoof Memes
The 'We are the 47 Percent' Tumblr Strikes Back at Romney's Comments
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Pompous Politician Parodies
The Latest Mitt Romney Meme Incorporates Arrested Development
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Millionaire Lifestyle Calculators
The 'RomneyMakes.com' Site Highlights Mitt Romney's Extravagance
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Politician Rapper Remixes
'Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up' is Supercut
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Compressed Debate Clips
The Whole Presidential Debate in 121 Seconds Video Will Keep You Informed
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Romantic Republican Memes
The Rom Com 2012 Mitt Romney
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Laughably Provocative Political Ads
New Morning Ad for the Republican Party is Terribly Funny
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Determinate Political Graphs
The 'Fate of the Nation' Infographic Predicts the Outcome
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Risque Election Offers
Sarah Silverman's Indecent Proposal Video Asks Billionaires to Switch Sides
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Distorted Face Blogs
The Little Face Mitt Tumblr Downsizes Facial Structure
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Election Candidate Rap Battles
Epic Rap Battles Gives us a Fresh Look at the Presidential Debate
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Phone-Obsessed Politician Blogs
Texts From Hillary is Hilarious New Political Satire
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Caricatured Political Wives
Ann Romney Presents a Cartooned Personality
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Agressive Presidential Boxing Matches
The Smack a Candidate Site Puts Obama and Romney in the Ring
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Interactive Political T-shirts
Support the Obama/Romney Presidential Debates With These Tees
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Debate-Outlining Data
The 1st Presidential Debate Infographic Shows Candidate Strategy
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Remixed Campaign Anthems
The Barack Obama '99 Problems' Spoof Targets his Opponent
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Presidential Spelling Parody Blogs
The ‘Amercia is With Mitt’ Tumblr Highlights Mistak
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Political Anatomy Lashback Videos
‘Republicans, Get In My V#gina' by Funny or Die is C
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Explicit Political Offers
The Sarah Silverman 'Indecent Proposal' Video is Jaw-Dropping
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Politically Charged Pop Parodies
Wrong Direction Sing for Mitt Romney's Full Disclosure
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Politician Connectivity Graphics
The ‘Email Habits of the Presidential Candidates’ is
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Musical Political Debate Parodies
Auto-Tuned US Presidential Debate is Hilarious and Entertaining
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Political Takedown Ads
The ‘Firms’ Obama Campaign Commercial is Intense
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Peculiar Political Portrayals
These Jacob Sanders ‘Editorial Illustrations' are Funny
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Political Twitter Breakdowns
The 'How Do Obama and Romney Compare on Twitter' Chart Lays it Out
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Contraception Plaguing Parodies
The 'Pillamina' Planned Parenthood Costume Returns to Haunt Romney
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Big Bird Presidential Videos
Obama Reminds Wall Street Broke the Economy Not PBS’ Sesame St
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Political Meathead Masterpieces
The Jason Mecier Meat Portraits are Made of Beef Jerky
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Parody Rap Endorsements
The Mitt Romney Music Video Endorses the Challenger's Economic Visions
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Hilariously Reinterpreted Political Addresses
The 'More Mitt' by Bad Lip Reading is Nonsensical
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Presidential Fundraising Graphics
The Christmas in Summer Infographic Shows Donations Received
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Crowd Sourced Political Responsibilities
The ‘Republican Primary as Told by Wikipedia’
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Social Media Election Trackers
Twitter’s ‘Political Index’ Covers US Candidates
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Vice President Candidate Infographics
‘Paul Ryan: How the Conversation Took Off’ Chart
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Entertaining Election Duets
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Presidential Smartphone Games
The Barack Obama & Mitt Romney VOTE!!! App Puts the Two Head-to-Head
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Jennifer Gosnell Discusses Political Rapper Remixes
Underprivileged Spoof Memes
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The Obama-Biden iPhone Cases Encourage Democratic Participation
Presidential Wordplay Shirts
The DOE Barack Yo Body Tee is a Politically Humorous
Millionaire Lifestyle Calculators
The 'RomneyMakes.com' Site Highlights Mitt Romney's Extravagance
Aquatic Political Parties
The Mermaids at the Republican National Convention Boasts Uniqueness
Name Vitality Graphics
The 'Battle of the Brands' Infographic Compares Bieber vs. Obama
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Romantic Republican Memes
The Rom Com 2012 Mitt Romney
Captivating Cash Collages
This Work by Evan Wondolowski is Made From US Bills
Laughably Provocative Political Ads
New Morning Ad for the Republican Party is Terribly Funny
Determinate Political Graphs
The 'Fate of the Nation' Infographic Predicts the Outcome
Risque Election Offers
Sarah Silverman's Indecent Proposal Video Asks Billionaires to Switch Sides
Large Logo Menswear
The Libertine Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Artfully Eye-Catching
Distorted Face Blogs
The Little Face Mitt Tumblr Downsizes Facial Structure
Animation Out-Take Clips
The Lion King 3D Blooper Reel is Side-Splitting
Power-Panelled Deserts
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Spans 19 Million More Acres
Agressive Presidential Boxing Matches
The Smack a Candidate Site Puts Obama and Romney in the Ring
Interactive Political T-shirts
Support the Obama/Romney Presidential Debates With These Tees
Political Coverage Infographics
The Liberal Media Bias Chart Explores an Unbalanced Landscape
Remixed Campaign Anthems
The Barack Obama '99 Problems' Spoof Targets his Opponent
Explicit Political Offers
The Sarah Silverman 'Indecent Proposal' Video is Jaw-Dropping
Politically Charged Pop Parodies
Wrong Direction Sing for Mitt Romney's Full Disclosure
15 Mitt Romney Gaffes
From Political Twitter Breakdowns to Politician Rapper Remixes
Politician Connectivity Graphics
The ‘Email Habits of the Presidential Candidates’ is
Rebellious Fashion Clips
The DSquared2 Fall/Winter 2013 Short is Vintage-Chic
Musical Political Debate Parodies
Auto-Tuned US Presidential Debate is Hilarious and Entertaining
Steamwhistle Brewery Tour: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Political Takedown Ads
The ‘Firms’ Obama Campaign Commercial is Intense
17 Mocking Romney Parodies
From Risque Election Offers to Cross-Dressed Politician Parodies
Fake Following Infographics
The 'Who Tweeted?' Chart Discusses False Accounts
Foreign Security Infographics
'Invasion of the Drones' Graph Determines Policy Approval
Senile Celeb Political Memes
Clint Eastwood Introduces ‘Eastwooding' at the RNC
Expletive-Riddled Political Ads
Samuel L Jackson Presents 'Wake the F*ck Up' in Favor of Obama
Gushing Pop Song Endorsements
Still Got a Crush on Obama Supports the President
Big Bird Presidential Videos
Obama Reminds Wall Street Broke the Economy Not PBS’ Sesame St
Political Meathead Masterpieces
The Jason Mecier Meat Portraits are Made of Beef Jerky
Parody Rap Endorsements
The Mitt Romney Music Video Endorses the Challenger's Economic Visions
Political Preference Melodies
The 'Likes Obama/Hates Obama' Song Shows Celebrity Taste
Politically Pandering Campaigns
The Debut of Hipsters and Cat Lovers for Obama Buttons
Motivated Voting Infographics
The U.S Voter Participation: 1990-2010 Chart Examines Data
DIY Presidential Booze
The 'White House Beer Brew' Lets You Taste What Obamas Drinking
Hilariously Reinterpreted Political Addresses
The 'More Mitt' by Bad Lip Reading is Nonsensical
Red-Head Political Parodies
RED with Jesse Tyler Ferguson Takes a Run at Republicans
Presidential Fundraising Graphics
The Christmas in Summer Infographic Shows Donations Received
Birthplace Ridiculing Dishware
Obama Releases a 'Made the the USA' Mug to Poke Fun at Doubters
Stereotype-Fighting Clips
The 'Best Things About Being Blind' Video is a Positive Spin
Social Media Election Trackers
Twitter’s ‘Political Index’ Covers US Candidates
Vice President Candidate Infographics
‘Paul Ryan: How the Conversation Took Off’ Chart
Presidential Smartphone Games
The Barack Obama & Mitt Romney VOTE!!! App Puts the Two Head-to-Head