Meme lore
What is the And Then I Said Obama meme?
This reaction template shows Barack Obama laughing heartily among several staff members. It is commonly paired with a setup such as “And then I said...” followed by an exaggerated, implausible, or boldly confident claim that supposedly made everyone laugh.
Origin & history
The photograph depicts Barack Obama surrounded by people in an indoor office setting, with the group visibly laughing together. Its recognizable composition became useful for captions about telling an outrageous story, making an overconfident claim, or receiving an unexpectedly enthusiastic reaction. The precise original photograph context and first meme post are unclear.
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