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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22234 of the collection, and the 88th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” meme mean?
The image exploits the visual disconnect between Merkel's expressive gestures, which appear to explain or argue with intensity, and Obama's relaxed posture, as he listens calmly. This contrast invites viewers to imagine a fictional dialogue where one dominates the conversation while the other remains impassive. Internet users employ it to illustrate asymmetric negotiation situations, simplistic explanations facing feigned misunderstanding, or simply to create absurd humor by detaching the diplomatic context from everyday subjects.
Where does the “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” meme come from?
The source is a press photograph taken on June 7, 2015, at the Elmau Castle during the G7 summit in Bavaria. Photographer Michael Kappeler, accredited by the German news agency dpa, captured the moment when Barack Obama was sitting on a bench while Angela Merkel spoke to him, arms spread, with the Alps in the background. A comparable image was also circulated by Pete Souza, the White House photographer, on June 8, 2015. Its spread as a meme began on Twitter on June 8, 2015, before gaining traction on Reddit. User Kafklan posted the image in r/PhotoshopBattles under the title 'PsBattle: Angela Merkel and Obama at the G7 summit in Germany'. This platform served as a catalyst for the first graphic edits, transforming the political scene into a canvas for collective creation through overlays and satirical captions.
- 2015Original photo taken by Michael Kappeler on June 7, 2015, at the G7 summit in Bavaria.
- 2015Initial spread on Twitter on June 8, 2015, followed by posting on Reddit by user Kafklan.
How to use the “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” meme
- Use this meme to illustrate a situation where someone explains something obvious at length to someone who isn't really listening.
- Employ it to parody a commercial interaction where a salesperson insists heavily while the customer remains skeptical and calm.
- Use it to represent a hierarchical exchange where the boss gives detailed instructions while the subordinate appears distracted.
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The “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Angela Merkel Obama G7 meme mean?
It is a viral photoshopped meme based on a real photo taken during the 2015 G7 Summit. It plays on the contrast between the German Chancellor's animated gestures and the US President's relaxed posture to create fictional dialogues.
Who took the original Merkel Obama photo?
The photograph was taken by Michael Kappeler, a photographer for the German news agency dpa. It was captured on June 7, 2015, at Elmau Castle in Bavaria.
Where did the Merkel Obama meme come from?
The meme started spreading on Twitter on June 8, 2015. It then went viral on Reddit, notably thanks to a post in the subreddit r/PhotoshopBattles that launched the graphic editing challenge.
How do I get the Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at G7 Summit | Know Your Meme · Merkel-Obama-Foto vom G7-Gipfel 2015 ging um die Welt · #MerkelMeme: Wie eine simple Merkel-Geste eine Riesenwelle auf Twitter auslöst - HORIZONT · checked on October 17, 2026.
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