Kenneth Bone quizzed Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on America’s energy policies. Picture: CNN

Undecided voter Kenneth Bone has become an overnight sensation after quizzing the candidates on their energy policies.

“What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly and minimising job lay-offs?” Mr Bone asked.

Undecided voter Kenneth Bone has become a viral sensation. Picture: CNNSource:Supplied

But it wasn’t his question that caused a stir — it was his appearance.

Some viewers compared him to Al McWhiggin, the toy collector from the movie Toy Story 2, while others called for him to run for president.

Others cheered him on for using a disposable camera to take pictures at the end of the debate. Someone even posted a song about him.

Mr Bone spoke with CNN about his overnight fame.

“I went from, last night, having seven Twitter followers, two of which were my grandmother...to now, I have several hundred,” he said. “And I don’t know why they care what I have to say, but I’m glad they’re engaged in the political process.”

He also told the network that the vibrant red jumper he wore at the debate, which attracted a host of comments online, was his second choice after he split the trousers of an olive suit he planned to wear when he was getting in to his car.

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Twitter and Facebook fan pages have been created, and someone is already selling T-shirts with the slogan, “Welcome to the Bone Zone”. Countless memes has also started to appear.

One parody account said: “I’m not the hero you want. I’m the hero you need.”

Another account stated: “Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear snazzy red sweaters.”

For others he represented a glimmer of common decency during an otherwise extraordinarily bitter and divisive debate.

Twitter user Ramzy Nasrallah said: “Was so sad and ashamed throughout the entire spectacle but then KEN BONE rose like a Phoenix from America’s ashes and there’s laughter again.”

Mr Bone himself said he was still undecided on who to vote for. He said that before the debate he was leaning towards Trump but that Clinton’s composure had impressed him.

He told CNN that he would use whatever attention that came his way to try and encourage fellow Americans to be part of the political process.

“I’m really glad that so much attention has come my way, if for no other reason than I can get the message out that your voice can be heard, and please get out and vote in November. If you feel like your vote doesn’t matter, it does. Make your voice heard.”