Cable-knit sweater enthusiast and overnight internet sensation [5] Ken Bone is making the most of his newfound celebrity, enjoying the temporary online frenzy surrounding his poignant presidential debate question [6]. One of Bone's first steps to connecting with his passionate fan base was conducting a Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything"), which many celebrities do [7]. The AMA earned over 13,000 comments from curious Redditors, and we learned a whole lot upon entering the #BoneZone [8].
Unfortunately, Bone's AMA did not come without its share of controversy. Because the longtime Reddit enthusiast used his real username to conduct the Q&A session, there were several unsavory discoveries [9] in his user history; including, but not limited to, calling the murder of Trayvon Martin "justified."
Past Reddit use aside, Bone's AMA was nothing short of an internet dream come true. The sudden celebrity's online demeanor was a wild mixture of hilarious and earnest, starting at his AMA introduction [10]:
"Hello Reddit,
I'm just a normal guy, who spends his free time with his hot wife and cat in St. Louis. I didn't see any of this coming, it's been a crazy week. I want to make something good come out of this moment, so I'm donating a portion of the proceeds from my Represent t-shirt campaign to the St. Patrick Center raising money to fight homelessness in St. Louis.
I'm an open book doing this AMA at my desk at work and excited to answer America's question.
Please support the campaign and the fight on homelessness!"
He touched on plenty of issues — both serious and playful — over the rest of the session, and we've pulled several of our favorites below.
Snoop Dogg Showed Up For the Party
Comment [11] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [12].
Bone Discussed His (Lack of) Plans to Run For Office
Comment [13] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [14].
He Poked Fun at Both Candidates' Lack of an Answer to His Debate Question
Comment [15] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [16].
He Addressed the Controversy Surrounding His User History
Comment [17] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [18].
Naturally, He Encouraged His Fans to Vote (Just Not For Himself)
Comment [19] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [20].
Bone Dropped the Most Genius Halloween Costume Idea Possible
Comment [21] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [22].
He Discussed How He's Using Newfound Fame For Good
Comment [23] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [24].
Bone Revealed What He and Bill Clinton Chatted About After the Debate
Comment [25] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [26].
He Also Shared Why Raising Money and Awareness About Homelessness Is Important
Comment [27] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [28].
Comment [29] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [30].
Bone Won't Be Sharing His Decision About a Candidate to Vote For
Comment [31] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [32].
He Answered His Own Question About the Environment
Comment [33] from discussion I'm American citizen, undecided voter, loving husband Ken Bone, Welcome to the Bone Zone! AMA [34].