When UK Prime Minister David Cameron posted a photo of himself to Twitter, he didn't know what he'd accidentally begun. The tweet shows Cameron pensively staring into the distance while on the phone, saying he and President Barack Obama spoke and both condemn Russia's actions in the Ukraine.
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
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Shortly after that, comedian and Twitter darling Rob Delaney weighed in, apologizing to both the President and the Prime Minister for his late arrival. Apparently his phone wasn't wanting to connect into the call.
.@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
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But no International Summit conference call is complete without at least one knight on the conference call. Luckily Sir Patrick Stewart was available to jump on.
.@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
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Of course, the indomitable Wil Wheaton had to make a fashionably late appearance too.
. @SirPatStew @robdelaney @David_Cameron @BarackObama Sorry I'm late, gents. Can someone catch me up? pic.twitter.com/MzP8nzfxul
– Wil Wheaton (@wilw) March 6, 2014
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After that it was a free-for-all, with celebrities and citizens alike getting in on the conference call action. And thus, a meme was born. See some of the best responses after the jump!