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Feeling Berned? Burn One Out For Bernie

Were you one of the crying viewers during the DNC? Do you still dream of #orbust glory? Are you thrilled by schadenfreude, or titillated by unexpected-yet-appropriate crossover branding? Take the edge off the pain or connect with your feelings with a (now discounted) Burn One For Bernie ceramic pipe. 

These glossy pieces combine high fire porcelain and base-savvy branding, handmade by Stonedware Company, a project of ceramic artist Ariel Zimman. With proceeds donated towards the Bernie Sanders campaign they caught on like campfire, sparking late night conversations and heated internet articles alike. 

Donated income from (tobacco-intended) smoking paraphernalia might make some pundits wheeze, but the popularity of these pipes was intense enough to hit the front page of HuffPo and the maximum donation limit. After reaching the cap, proceeds have been directed to organizations supporting the work of women in the arts and STEM fields.

Though Bernie’s sweet victory never came, the chance to enjoy some sweet bud remains, and what better way to stick it to the Man (or Woman) for years to come. 

The remaining pipes and chillums are a poetic encapsulation of a sticky political and social moment, and some of the more useful memorabilia on offer. They’re available for 50% off ($30-$50) until they’re gone, fading away like our hope for a Larry David presidency on SNL. 

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