British PM laughs off Twitter parodies of Obama call

LONDON, United Kingdom – British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday laughed off the widespread mockery of a photo he posted on Twitter of him looking serious while on the phone to US President Barack Obama.

In a tweet to actor Patrick Stewart, one of those who had parodied Cameron’s photo, the premier posted a snap of a meeting with former US president Bill Clinton – “this time face to face, not on the phone.”

On Wednesday, Cameron posted a photograph of himself discussing the situation in Ukraine in a telephone call with Obama.

His grave expression was intended to convey the seriousness of the subject, but it was mercilessly mocked online.

 

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

 

US comedian Rob Delaney posted a picture of himself looking serious with a tube of toothpaste held up to his ear, writing: “@David_Cameron @BarackObama Hi guys, I’m on the line now too. Get me up to speed.”

 

.@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

 

Stewart, best known for his long-starring role in “Star Trek”, responded with his own photograph looking serious with a tube of wet wipes at his ear.

“@robdelaney @David_Cameron @BarackObama I’m now patched in as well. Sorry for the delay,” the 73-year-old tweeted.

 

.@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

 

Cameron met with former president Clinton at his Downing Street office on Friday, and afterwards tweeted a photo.

“@SirPatStew Talking to another US President, this time face to face, not on the phone,” the prime minister wrote.

 

@SirPatStew Talking to another US President, this time face to face, not on the phone. pic.twitter.com/XoCGACu2nD

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 7, 2014

 

– Rappler.com