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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Athlete-Designed Skating Looks
Madison Chock Launches a Skating Wardrobe Brand
Heritage-Driven Boot Campaigns
The Red Wing Made the Hard Way Goes Against Sneaker Drops
Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns
MARIEMUR's Judge Me Guilty Celebrate's Confidence and Desire
Politically-Inspired Runway Collections
Selkie’s The Libertine Collection Channels Feminine Power
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Catchy Foam Creamer Ads
The Coffee Mate Big Game Ad Stars Shania Twain as the Voice of Foam Diva
Flora-Inspired Body Autonomy Campaigns
Miracle-Gro x Gabby Windey Present 'Full Bush Summer'
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs
H&M X Magda Butrym’s Femininity in Bloom is a Romantic Spring Drop
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons
The Hedley & Bennett x Bob's Burgers Collection is Playful
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Summertime Sandwich Brand Books
Jimmy John's The Blade and the Brine Celebrates Summertime
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Red Robin Runs an Ambitious Promotion for Loyal and New Customers
Luxe Golf-Inspired Accessories
Ring Concierge x Malbon Present an Exclusive Fine Jewelry Capsule
Privileged Cookie Campaigns
Born of Two Icons Positions OREO Creme Egg as a "Nepo Cookie"
BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits
Arby's Introduces the 13-Hour Drip Fit Made from Napkins
Value-Driven QSR Meals
Checkers & Rally's Introduced the $5 MVP Meal Deal
Humorous Sandwich Commercials
Jersey Mike's Subs Spotlights Eli Manning and Danny DeVito
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Co-Branded Saucy Lip Balms
Revlon Launched an Exclusive Glass Shine Lip Balm Shade with Guy Fieri
Adoptable Rabbit Races
400 Conejos Mezcal is Hosting The Bunny Bowl as a Super Bowl Pre-Game Event
Unisex Trucker Hats
Morning Nudes' Caps are a Playful Addition to Your Spring Wardrobe
Collaborative MLB-Inspired Headwear
Bryce Harper Fronts The ’47 x Carhartt MLB Hat Collab
Hot Honey-Inspired Burger Menus
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Partners with Mike's Hot Honey
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Cozy Dramedy Skincare
Bliss x Gilmore Girls Inspires Millennial & Gen X Nostalgia
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
Practical Valentine's Candies
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Share "Love in This Economy" Phrases
Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools
Kitchen Mama Has Expanded Its Product Line
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Brunch Cocktail-Inspired Candles
Candier Debuts the Spicy Like Brunch Gossip Candle
Female-Focused Weighted Vest Designs
Goruck Launches the Spy Ruck for Women
Reality Star-Approved Swimwear Lines
Mari Pepin and onewith Collaborate on a Limited-Edition Line
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Lace Corset Lingerie Designs
Honey Birdette Summer Campaign Brings Lingerie into Everyday Wear
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Relaxed Japanese-Woven Garments
The Buck Mason Japanese Twill Collection Features Two Pieces
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches 'How Lovely to Be a Woman'
Football-Inspired Financial Literacy Campaigns
KeyBank Partners with Jeremiah Smith on a Campaign
Mid-Century Home Renovation Projects
The Founders of BoND Renovated the Fire Island Home
Workwear Art Capsules
Dickies x semoh for URBAN RESEARCH Features Tim Barber prints
Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions
iWallet Corporation Announces the iClutch Smart Wallet
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Athlete-Backed Stigma-Addressing Campaigns
U by Kotex Partners with Anna Leigh Waters
Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear
Louis Vuitton Unveiled the 'LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker'
Host-Inspired QSR Meals
Wendy's and FOX Big Noon Kickoff Partnered for New Combos
Bespoke Textile-Focused Mittens
LinkDesigns Makes Custom Mittens Using Sustainable Techniques
Ultra-Slick Running Capsules
Bandit Running Has Unveiled Its Spring 2026 Collection
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters
Buck Mason Introduced its 'Seafarer Cotton Sweaters'
Series-Inspired Bakery Bundles
Grubhub, Seamless and Max Curated the Hot Fellas Bakery Bundle
Cooking Competition Meal Boxes
A New NBC Series Inspired the Limited-Edition "Yes, Chef!" Meal Kit
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Branded Candy Baking Mixes
The Betty Crocker M&M's Baking Mixes Come in Two Options
Cost-Conscious QSR Meal Deals
The Whataburger Bigger Better Bundles Come in Several Options
Swicy Cowboy Boots
Bush's Beans and The Surgeon Collaborated on Custom BeanBQ Boots
Empowering Women Athlete Campaigns
'Stay Ready' Urges Women to Consider Their Financial Futures
Pop-Up Radio Stations
Bridget Jones Radio Supports the Launch of a New Romantic Comedy
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
citrus-inspired apron designs
Hedley & Bennett partners with Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company
Cheeky Valentine's Day Initiatives
Buldak Debuts the Collaborative Hotter Than My Ex Campaign
Tax Season Jeans
Jackson Hewitt's Limited-Edition Refund Jeans Hold a Tax Refund
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Women-Honoring Creator Campaigns
xTool Ran the Her Voice, Made Visible Campaign
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Community-Backed Menopause Platforms
Respin Health Pairs Personalized Plans with Group Coaching
Sweat-Reducing Advisers
The Old Spice Guy Supported Big Game Fans with the No Sweat Predictor
Black Athlete-Honouring Whiskeys
Old Hillside Bourbon Company's The Trifecta Honours Horse Racers
Humorous Basketball Talent Campaigns
DICK'S Sporting Goods and Nike Debut 'The Scouts are Out'
Female-Owned Window Coverings Retailers
Blindsgalore Boasts That Its Workforce is 75% Female
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Musical Haircare Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Stars in the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate
Agent-Optimized Internet Features
aron Levie Introduced Agent-Focused Software
Reassuring Leakproof Underwear Campaigns
Knix and Kristen Bell Launch the You're Good Campaign
Powerful Quilt-Inspired Stamp Designs
USPS Issues Designs, Inspired by Harriet Powers
AI-Powered Bra Fitting Platforms
The 'Brarista' Platform Streamlines Undergarment Fittings
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Women’s Drinks Mentoring Programmes
Wonderworks Launches Wonder Women with Fox in the Well
Powerful Modern Bridal Collections
HOUGHTON x Albright Debut a Couture-Inspired Bridal Collection
Parental Advocacy Campaigns
Cardi B is Bobbie's Chief Confidence Officer in The B is for Bobbie
Chili Event Platforms
Bush’s Chili Beans & Eventbrite Launched the Chili Nights Booking Platform
Cheeky Wrap-Focused Campaigns
Jimmy John's Introduced the Wrap Exchange
Wealth Gap Pop-Ups
Oxfam's Pie Society Served the People’s Pie & Mash and The Upper Crust Special
Circular Oven Mitts
Anyday Debuts the Convenience-Focused Anyhand Mitts
Basketball Athlete-Backed Luggage Campaigns
Samsonite Partners with Payton Pritchard
Youth Athlete-Celebrating Initiatives
Gatorade Pays Homage to Two Exceptional High School Athletes
Cheeky Snack Chip Campaigns
Doritos 'A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plumber' Stars Walter Goggins
Dual-Version Book Clubs
The Charmed & Bound Monthly Book Club Runs a Classic & After Dark Edition
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Spontaneous No-Stress Vacations
White Claw Introduced a No-Bail Bondsman and a Trip of a Lifetime
Skilled Labour Storytelling Campaigns
Carhartt Debuts Spring Extension of Made Possible
Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Inaugural Men's Essentials Lines
Knix is Venturing into New Territory with the MNTD Line
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Celebrity Padded Shapewear Campaigns
SKIM Presents the New Ultimate Butt Collection
Mezcal-Inspired Menus
The Emmy x Dos Hombres Collab Plays Up the Bold, Smoky Nature of Mezcal
Podcaster Clothing Collections
Hallie Batchelder Partners with Garage Clothing on a New Capsule
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Women-Empowering Cooking Campaigns
Pampered Chef Partners with Kat Ashmore
Safety-Focused Female Runner Collectives
The Running Mate Collective Delivers Education and Safety
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Tool Campaigns
Bosch Launches 'Just a Guy' for the Super Bowl
Woman-Focused Content Editing Platforms
EditHers Connects Female Editors And Employers Directly
Rebranded Women-Focused Organizations
Dress for Success Worldwide Launches 'Success Starts Now'
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
American-Style Hot Sauces
Mrs. Wages® Launches the New Hot Sauce Product Line: Spice Sauce
Gothic Romance Film-Inspired Stationary
Open Sea Design Co. Taps THE BRIDE! for Inspiration
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Easter-Inspired Barbecue Menus
Dickey's Easter ‘Cue Collection is Here for Springtime
Values-Based Hiring Platforms
Frosti Connects Purpose-Driven Job Seekers With Mission-Led Teams
Game Day Pizza Promotions
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Triple Play Bundle Celebrates Baseball Season
Hyper-Targeted Book Covers
Monzo Launched The Book of Money with 800 Bespoke Cover Titles
Inspirational Content Libraries
Quotes: Inspire & Reflect Delivers Daily Motivation and Insights
Equitable Chore Apps
Pairwork Helps Working Couples Divide Labor at Home
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Outfielder-Approved Burger Meals
Savvy Sliders and Kerry Carpenter Partnered on a New Meal
Conversation Catalyst Tools
With Offers Meaningful Prompts to Deepen Relationships and Reflection
Female Bartending Scholarships
Double Dutch Names Female Bartending Scholarship 2026 Winners
Ready-to-Prepare Bakery Mixes
Birch Benders Quick Bread & Muffin Mix Comes in Two New Options
Demure Score Evaluators
Demure Check Gives You a Demure Score and Roasts Your LinkedIn Profile
Congratulatory Athlete Hotlines
Jennifer Bett Communications & Cosmopolitan Set Up 1-800-SHE-WINS1
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Modern Female-Focused Communities
The Gettysburg Salon Emphasizes Connection and Dialogue