The British prime minister calls United States President Barack Obama in the midst of an international crisis.
This is serious.
David Cameron wants to send a message to the public, and he snaps a selfie to go with the bold statement he tweets to the world.
I've been speaking to @BarackObama about the situation in Ukraine. We are united in condemnation of Russia's actions. pic.twitter.com/7Rk2k8iOIK
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 5, 2014
Comedian Rob Delaney joins in …
@David_Cameron @BarackObama Hi guys, I'm on the line now too. Get me up to speed. pic.twitter.com/xhmJG5KpxT
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) March 5, 2014
Then actor Patrick Stewart trolls the PM ...
.@robdelaney @David_Cameron @BarackObama I'm now patched in as well. Sorry for the delay. pic.twitter.com/elLQcKcV3w
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) March 5, 2014
And thus the #davecalls meme is born. Here are a few of the best.
"Is Seymour there? Last name: Butts" #DaveCalls pic.twitter.com/foIrRm4ZBe
— Political Scrapbook (@PSbook) March 5, 2014
What happens when you cross the memes? #davecalls #businessbaby pic.twitter.com/GgJr7ZU2Nm
— Dan Pursey (@danpursey) March 6, 2014
No, Barack isn't here right now. Can I help? #davecalls pic.twitter.com/VfOIyTHCGu
— Ian Williams (@CustExpMan) March 7, 2014