The internet Photoshops the crap out of Justin Trudeau staring at Trump's hand

The internet did not waste any time.
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Brian Koerber
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A picture's worth 1000 Photoshops.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump had their first face-to-face meeting at the White House on Monday, prompting a flurry of activity as the internet awaited its next world leader-filled meme.

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The new meme came in the form of an awkward glance as Trudeau looked disappointed for just a split second when Trump held out his hand for a shake during a photo op.

But the fact that the look was only for a moment didn't matter. The photo spread like a Beyoncé pregnancy announcement, and it soon made its way to Reddit's Photoshop battles, where the internet's Photoshop wizards went to work.

Things got started with a classic Canadian joke.

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom got a shoutout.

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So did I.

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Naturally, there was a tiny hands joke.

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And a nuclear warfare joke.

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Putin made an appearance.

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Billy Bush returned from his now nonexistent career to say hello.

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South Park deserved this.

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Just two world leaders playing a friendly game.

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Just two world leaders talking trade deals.

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It's rude to refuse a gift.

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We can't wait until Trump is on Between Two Ferns.

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Just like a baby.

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Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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