“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Who said that!? Go find him and the beer is on Ben. #ImetBen #cpac2013
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Franklin Center (@FranklinCenter) March 14, 2013Patriots at CPAC are on the hunt for Ben Franklin today. After all, who wouldn’t want to meet a lovable Founding Father? Especially one who supports the right to bear free drink tickets, courtesy of the Franklin Center!
Attn @cpac2013 FREE DRINK TICKETS at Franklin Center booth! #imetben—
Franklin Center (@FranklinCenter) March 14, 2013
very cool that folks are meeting up with @FranklinCenter at #CPAC! remember to tell your friends #ImetBen for a drink ticket!—
Lynette Wilhelm (@lwilhelm911) March 14, 2013
People who tweet a pic with Ben using the hashtag #IMetBen are also eligible to win a free camera.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Find Ben at #cpac2013, tweet a pic using #ImetBen, & win a NIKON camera – shout.lt/gL3m—
Watchdog News (@Watchdogorg) March 14, 2013
Of course, every party has a party-pooper.
@FranklinCenter It wasn't Ben Franklin. Ben's actual quote was about rain and wine. full text here infomotions.com/etexts/literat… … #ImetBen—
Drew (@drewablo) March 14, 2013
But that didn’t stop conference goers from proudly proclaiming “#IMetBen.”
#imetben and he smokes #cigars @FranklinCenter http://t.co/Zjgw9B0R1T—
Tony Katz (@tonykatz) March 14, 2013
@dinafraioli wants to tell the whole world #imetben #cpac2013 instagr.am/p/W2G-w4CKzu/—
Tracy Lee (@RememberComeNov) March 14, 2013
True patriots all around at #CPAC 2013. #ImetBen with @FernandoSosa http://t.co/HnsoVoBuhm—
Cary Cheshire (@Cary_Cheshire) March 14, 2013
#IMetBen #CPAC2013 heck yes!!! twitpic.com/cbaeqc—
Leah Courtney (@LCourtney90) March 14, 2013
#imetBen instagr.am/p/W16L9YAabk/—
Stephanie Terek (@smterek) March 14, 2013
Ran into an old friend at #CPAC2013! #imetben @FranklinCenter http://t.co/igYZmIbC5Q—
Chandler Hudson (@ChandlerHudson) March 14, 2013
#imetben #CPAC13 http://t.co/MnKP9idHkg—
Katelin Ostroski (@katelinostroski) March 14, 2013
Don't tread on freedom! #IMetBen #CPAC2013 twitpic.com/cbatrp—
Greg Sainer (@gsainer) March 14, 2013
#CPAC2013 #ImetBen http://t.co/KnJ89tLFJz—
Marissa A (@_downbythemar) March 14, 2013
President of @genopportunity shootin' hoops with #imetben instagr.am/p/W2V0Pggada/—
Stephanie Terek (@smterek) March 14, 2013
So, who was the man behind the mascot?
@tonykatz @FranklinCenter Not to ruin the mystique, but that was me. Nice meeting you!—
Josh Kaib (@joshkaib) March 14, 2013
Don’t worry! Your secret is safe with Twitchy and all of our readers.