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Man with long white hair and beard at first Democratic debate sends internet into spin over Santa vs wizard theories Man with long white hair and beard at first Democratic debate sends internet into spin over Santa vs wizard theories
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Hilary Clinton’s emails, Bernie Sanders’ stance on gun control and Jim Webb’s “I’ve been waiting 10 minutes” complaint were all talking points after the first Democratic debate – but there was one moment that stole the show for Twitter users. Hilary Clinton’s emails, Bernie Sanders’ stance on gun control and Jim Webb’s “I’ve been waiting 10 minutes” complaint were all talking points after the first Democratic debate – but there was one moment that stole the show for Twitter users. 
Audience members were filmed during the debate, which was broadcast live from Las Vegas by CNN on Tuesday night, and one man with long white hair and a long white beard wearing a T-shirt stood out from the rest of the crowd, who were in fairly formal attire. Audience members were filmed during the debate, which was broadcast live from Las Vegas by CNN on Tuesday night, and one man with long white hair and a long white beard wearing a T-shirt stood out from the rest of the crowd, who were in fairly formal attire. 
The man unwittingly became an internet meme and the centre of jokes about Santa making an unexpected appearance at the debate, about the “Muggle problem” and even that he was Vice President Joe Biden in disguise.The man unwittingly became an internet meme and the centre of jokes about Santa making an unexpected appearance at the debate, about the “Muggle problem” and even that he was Vice President Joe Biden in disguise.
@JacksonGovt Santa making an appearance!! pic.twitter.com/U2xAcx68tb
And now for a question on Wizard/Muggle relations from the audience. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/dP1vNTsSy3
Joe Biden, you're not fooling anyone. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/L334r3ydl6
When you patiently waiting to propose legislation that would make Jerry Garcia's birthday a national holiday pic.twitter.com/dX2tsfPCB1
What will you do about the Muggle problem? #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/Iy17jEAgci
When you think you're going to a Phish concert and end up at a Presidential debate #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/npfkGmuBrI
Is this a) off-duty Santa, b) a wizard, or c) a man who thinks he's seeing an off-Broadway play? #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/oKRaF8LBWw
Dumbledore lives. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/XCpZzyAl2V
Wizard in audience. I repeat. Wizard in audience. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/R660FlOAMB